The first thing you should do if you think that you were the victim of medical malpractice is to consult a lawyer. The reason you need to see a lawyer before trying to file a claim is that they will… Read More
Archive for the ‘Medical Malpractice’ Category
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Signs that You Could be a Victim of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice incidents can lead to devastating consequences. Therefore it is important to know if you can trust your medical professionals, and what to do if you think that you might be a victim of medical malpractice. Fortunately, there are… Read More
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3 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and it affects the brain by causing memory to deteriorate. While there is a lot of information and awareness out about Alzheimer’s disease, there are also a few misconceptions perpetuated about it… Read More
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The Financial Costs of Cerebral Palsy
Most people do not know much about cerebral palsy. But it is a devastating condition where a birth injury causes brain damage that leads to lifelong impairment. Not only does cerebral palsy lead to life of physical pain as well… Read More
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Three Areas of Nursing Malpractice
Nurses are an important and integral part of the hospital staff and the extent and significance of their job is often taken for granted. While cases of medical malpractice often involve the mistakes of doctors, surgeons, or specialists, there are… Read More
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Four Main Kinds of Nerve Injuries
Through medical malpractice during childbirth, your loved one may have suffered a nerve injury that may have led to a condition such as Erb’s palsy. But unfortunately, these potentially devastating injuries can be overlooked until it is too late because… Read More
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How to Tell if You are a Victim of Medical Malpractice
Even when you trust a medical professional and put your life into their hands, they can still make poor decisions or costly mistakes that can leave you with serious injuries. But, medical malpractice incidents often pass under the radar because… Read More
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Is an Overdiagnosis Possible?
If you have heard of medical malpractice cases involving diagnostic errors, then you likely know about the dangers of misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. But the pendulum can also swing to the opposite extreme in what would be called an overdiagnosis.
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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