There is no room for any errors when it comes to a surgery. Every operation comes with some risk, but when a mistake happens that someone could have prevented, it could count as medical malpractice. Mistakes happen in surgeries, whether… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘surgical error’
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How to Determine Liability After a Surgical Error
Although a surgical error is one of the worst instances of medical malpractice, it can be somewhat simpler to settle with a lawsuit. The only issue is determining who was at fault, and in many cases it is not always… Read More
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Typical Causes of Surgical Errors
Perhaps one of the worst forms of medical malpractice is a surgical error. Surgery in itself is a risky and often terrifying undertaking, where you are literally placing your life into a doctor’s hands. And a surgical injury from a… Read More
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How Spinal Cord Injuries can be Caused by Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice can cause many different kinds of injuries, but a spinal cord injury can be particularly devastating. Since a spinal cord injury could be grounds for a major medical malpractice lawsuit, it’s important to know what they are about… Read More
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What Defines Medical Malpractice
When you give your time, money, and trust to a medical professional then you deserve to receive the best quality treatment to the best of their abilities. Everyone makes mistakes, but when doctors and surgeons have your well being in… Read More
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Medical Errors in Cosmetic Surgery
Much like any medical malpractice situation, surgical errors in cosmetic surgeries can cause significant damages that you should receive compensation for. Cosmetic surgeons can be, and often are, sued for their errors. However there are difficulties in winning a cosmetic… Read More
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Defining Medical Malpractice: 3 Frequent Cases
Patients that experience inadequate medical care at the hands of a medical professional are entitled to compensation. Medical malpractice takes many forms and varies in severity, from delayed diagnosis to major organ damage. Any missteps by the doctor, nurse, or… Read More
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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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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