When someone seeks out the care of a doctor, nurse, hospice provider, or other medical professional, they expect to be treated fairly, competently, and effectively. Unfortunately, medical negligence occurs with alarming frequency and impacts many aspects of people’s lives. The… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘medical malpractice’
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The Timeline of a Medical Malpractice Claim
As with most lawsuits, medical malpractice cases often take a considerable amount of time to reach a resolution. Depending on the details of your case and any complicating factors present, the medical malpractice lawsuit timeline in your situation can span… Read More
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The Differences Between Personal Injury And Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice and personal injury cases involve situations where someone suffered an injury because of another’s wrongful act. Likewise, both scenarios require the victim to seek compensation for their injuries. But medical malpractice (or negligence) refers to the mistakes or… Read More
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The Pros and Cons of a Forceps vs. Vacuum Delivery
Childbirth is a beautiful process, but it also comes with many risks and potential complications. Sometimes, a baby can get stuck inside the birth canal, which leads doctors to use assistive devices such as forceps and vacuums to help guide… Read More
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4 Common Examples of Nursing Malpractice
Generally, when we think of medical malpractice, we think of a doctor or surgeon that made a mistake during a procedure. However, any medical professional has the potential to act negligently, including the nurses. Nurses often get overlooked in malpractice… Read More
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Recognizing the Signs of an Undiagnosed Birth Injury
Some birth injuries may be evident in the delivery room, such as cuts, swelling, breathing problems, and seizures. However, there are many situations where the mother or baby may experience symptoms days or months after delivery. Because these signs are… Read More
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3 Ways to Prevent Birth Injuries
No topic creates as much fear and frustration as an injury to a newborn. Part of this comes from knowing that a small problem at the start of life is likely to become more significant over time. Preventing birth injuries… Read More
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When is Failure to Diagnose Considered Malpractice?
Most people visit the doctor to discover the cause of their illness. Unfortunately, many times patients are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. As a result, the patient’s untreated condition can worsen and become long-term, leading to death. If you… Read More
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Common Causes of Surgical Errors
Surgery requires immense skill and care from surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses. When medical staff makes an error during surgery, they can quickly risk a patient’s life. Even when a surgical error is not fatal, it causes serious injuries. Although surgical… Read More
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Common Types of Hospital Negligence
Not only are hospitals responsible for hiring knowledgeable and skilled medical staff to provide proper care to patients, but these hospitals are also responsible for the actions of each staff member they employ. When a patient is harmed due to… Read More