After being involved in a car accident, if you hope to avoid being held accountable for your damages, you must be able to show that someone else is responsible for causing the collision. You might assume the driver that hit… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘negligence’
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Medical Malpractice: Facts and Statistics
Most people are shocked when medical malpractice happens to them or someone they know. We expect the healthcare providers we trust with our lives and safety will always take every action to ensure they do no harm. Unfortunately, the reality… Read More
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Nursing Home Negligence: Ignoring a Stroke
On occasion, nursing home staff are neglectful towards patients and residents. This can lead to the caregivers ignoring a stroke, resulting in serious consequences. Elderly family members are often admitted to nursing homes because they are recovering from a stroke…. 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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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
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What is Considered Nursing Home Negligence?
Placing your loved one in a nursing home is difficult, and often comes after other family members have exhausted their abilities to care for an aging loved one. Even then, choosing a nursing facility to serve as your loved one’s… Read More
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3 Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions
When you go to the doctor, you expect a timely and accurate diagnosis of your condition. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis, delays in treatment, or failure to diagnose happen daily in the medical field, often with life-threatening consequences. Each year, there are millions… Read More
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4 Common Myths about Personal Injury Cases
When you are injured in an accident, the last thing you want is to deal with insurance companies, paperwork, and expensive medical bills. If the negligence of another caused your injury, you could be entitled to compensation without complications. It… Read More
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Hospital-Acquired Infections Caused by Medical Malpractice
Suffering an infection while at the hospital is not uncommon, and specific surgical procedures or techniques can increase the chance of an infection. However, when a preventable infection is caused by negligence or medical professionals do not follow the standard… Read More