In 2006, the New England Journal of Medicine did a study that revealed the average time duration of a medical malpractice case is five years. However, there are many factors going into this number, and not all of them can… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘medical malpractice’
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How Can a Spinal Cord Injury Be Caused by Medical Malpractice?
Medical errors and surgical injuries occur more than a lot of people want to admit. In fact, around 98,000 people die per year due to preventable medical errors. These errors can be due to inebriation, lack of education, fatigue, lack… Read More
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The Devastating Long Term Effects of Shoulder Dystocia
Among the many birth injuries that can occur during delivery, shoulder dystocia is one of the most disastrous. It doesn’t lead to death, but it does lead to suffering. Shoulder dystocia is an injury to an infant’s brachial plexus, and… Read More
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3 Common Myths About Medical Malpractice Claims
When it comes to something as important as medical malpractice, we can’t afford to allow rumors to spread. There ar e plenty of rumors surrounding medical malpractice that can end up preventing someone from seeking justice for their case…. Read More
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Why Is It So Difficult to Find Fault in a Catastrophic Truck Accident?
On a large scale, most commercial truck drivers are very responsible and safe. Their job is to travel professionally and efficiently, and they are well-aware of the serious risks that can come from their mistakes. However, despite the careful actions… Read More
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How to Determine Nursing Home Neglect of an Alzheimer’s Patient
It’s understandable that some families need to invest in nursing home care in order to take proper care of their loved one. It ensures that the family member will be cared for, properly fed and given all the right necessities… Read More
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What is Kernicterus and How Can it Easily Be Prevented?
When it comes to birth injuries, Kernicterus is perhaps one of the easiest to prevent. There should be no reason at all, aside from medical malpractice, for why Kernicterus should occur. This can classify as a serious birth injury that… Read More
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All You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Claims
One of the greatest forms of sorrow comes from the death of a loved one, especially if the death could have been prevented. The knowledge that a loved one could have been saved becomes even more painful when the death… Read More
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What Happens to a Child Involved in a Catastrophic Accident?
A catastrophic accident is one that leads to severe and life-changing injury. In many cases, this kind of accident can lead to paralysis, broken limbs, spinal cord injuries, muscle or tissue damage, or even death. When adults go through this… Read More
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Are Surgical Errors a Form of Medical Malpractice?
When it comes to medical malpractice, most injured patients take the blame for their complications. If you fall ill after you’ve had surgery, for instance, your first reaction may be to criticize yourself for not taking better care of your… Read More