Misdiagnosis is a serious issue. Sadly, these cases are rather common with those battling cancer. With a diagnosis that is precise and on time, it can essentially make the difference between life and death. While cancer is something nobody wants… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘medical malpractice’
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Common Wrongful Death Claims
A wrongful death is a devastating matter. As a patient, you don’t expect it to be an end result when under the care of medical professionals. However, when it occurs to a loved one, you must take the appropriate response… Read More
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The Process Of A Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice, whenever it occurs, is always an unfortunate scenario. However, it does happen and it’s a long process that follows. After reaching out to a lawyer and recognizing that your case has grounds for a claim, there are many… Read More
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The Threat Of Overdiagnosis
Medical malpractice is a constant dilemma that hinders the effectiveness of our medical institutions. If something goes wrong during your treatment, it is more than just a mistake. Those working as doctors and nurses, like any other profession, must deal… Read More
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What Is Pain And Suffering?
The legal system is complex, and the medical malpractice world has a multitude of different factors that come into play. When trying a case of malpractice, one of these factors is the determination of “pain and suffering.” With pain and… Read More
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The Impact Of Delayed Treatment
When going to a doctor or hospital, we expect nothing but the best. There’s an inherent level of trust already built up between doctor and patient. The assumption is that those caring for us at our sickest time will remedy… Read More
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The Dangers of Sepsis
In the medical world, a single mistake can be devastating, and it happens more than hospitals would like to admit. To put it in perspective, more than 250,000 deaths occur per year in the U.S. due to medical error. It’s… Read More
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The Real Consequences of Medical Professional Negligence
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, two studies showed that family physicians reported extreme consequences due to medical errors 85% of the time. In these studies, the word “error” was used in a broad sense very deliberately. That… Read More
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Common Birth Injury Myths and Their Consequences
Birth injuries are, unfortunately, very common. It’s easy to pass off a birth injury for something else, or to ignore the fact that it was caused by the very medical professionals to whom you gave your trust. And, common myths… Read More
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Harmful Misconceptions Surrounding Wrongful Death Claims
Medical malpractice claims are not the first thing on someone’s mind when they experience a tragic event. This is especially true for situations that include a wrongful death. Grief and mourning may prevent family and friends from reaching out for… Read More