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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The Most Common Problems Related to Catastrophic Auto Accidents
In 2015, a study discovered that your chances of being injured in a car accident are 40%. With such high rates of casualties, it’s important to understand where your need for compensation lies. A catastrophic auto accident can end up… Read More
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This Case of Stroke Misdiagnosis Ruined a Woman’s Life
A woman from Charleston, West Virginia, began pursuing justice for her misdiagnosis case in April of 2016. This woman, Lori Folio filed her case against Dr. Christopher Bowman and his employer, Dunbar Medical Associates, PLLC. Her claims of medical malpractice… Read More
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Your Traumatic Brain Injury Could Be Due to Truck Driver Negligence
Have you been involved in a catastrophic truck accident that has left you with a traumatic brain injury? You’re not alone. Each year, over 1.7 million people are diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries. And if you’ve been the victim of… Read More
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How Many Stroke Cases Are Misdiagnosed in the ER?
The emergency room is an infamous destination for anyone needing dire medical aid. Therefore, it is extremely important that each case is properly diagnosed, so that a solution can be found and properly applied. Unfortunately, one of the most misdiagnosed… 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
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How Long Does a Medical Malpractice Claim Take to Settle?
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
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Are Hospital and Nursing Home Negligence on the Rise?
Claims of medical malpractice in general have been rising over the past few decades. Many assume this is because more and more patients are looking for ways to get rich quick–however, in reality, the increase is due to the fact… Read More