Some birth injuries may be evident in the delivery room, such as cuts, swelling, breathing problems, and seizures. However, there are many situations where the mother or baby may experience symptoms days or months after delivery. Because these signs are… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘medical malpractice’
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3 Ways to Prevent Birth Injuries
No topic creates as much fear and frustration as an injury to a newborn. Part of this comes from knowing that a small problem at the start of life is likely to become more significant over time. Preventing birth injuries… Read More
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When is Failure to Diagnose Considered Malpractice?
Most people visit the doctor to discover the cause of their illness. Unfortunately, many times patients are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. As a result, the patient’s untreated condition can worsen and become long-term, leading to death. If you… 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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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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Can Poor Staffing Lead to Medical Malpractice?
Not enough staff on hand is a common problem across many industries. For example, getting your server’s attention to order your meal or finding an employee to help you in a retail store may take forever. However, when there are… Read More
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Signs Your Child’s Birth Injury Could’ve Been Prevented
Birth injuries refer to any damage an infant suffers before, during, or shortly after delivery. These injuries often result from preventable medical errors, like excessive use of physical force, oxygen deprivation, misuse of instruments, or prolonged labor. Unlike congenital disabilities,… Read More
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How Medical Malpractice Causes Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are devastating and life-changing for both patients and their families. Struggling with the physical and emotional aftermath of such an injury is challenging enough—but knowing the negligence of a medical professional caused it can make the situation… Read More
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Common Types of Hospital Negligence
No one enjoys going to the hospital when they’re ill, but sometimes it’s necessary. Some illnesses and injuries require medical expertise that can only be provided at a hospital. Though we don’t enjoy going, we also don’t expect going to… Read More