We should be able to put our trust in medical professionals. Unfortunately, that trust is far too often betrayed. Successful medical treatment depends on a successful diagnosis. With this in mind, it goes without saying that the effects of misdiagnosis… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘negligence’
Medical Malpractice: Facts and Statistics
Medical malpractice is by nature shocking to many people. You might find it challenging to accept that the people with whom we trust our health and safety the most—medical professionals—can end up causing you harm. Unfortunately, this is the reality…. Read More
Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence: What’s the Difference?
Medical professionals require more training and education than those in any other field. But they are still human. This means that they are entirely capable of making mistakes or other forms of wrongdoing. Most people are broadly familiar with medical… Read More
Elements of a Successful Medical Malpractice Claim
In the United States, medical malpractice occurs with disturbing regularity. It has been estimated that medical errors cause as much as 10% of deaths in our country. That means it’s the third-highest cause of death overall, just behind cancer and… Read More
The Most Common Causes of Misdiagnosis
Medical doctors have more education than those in just about any other discipline. It goes without saying that we should be able to trust them with our health and safety. But sometimes they betray that trust. Medical malpractice takes place… Read More
Can You Sue Your Employer for a Workplace Accident?
Have you recently experienced an injury while you were on the job? You may have heard that you cannot sue your employer in the event of a workplace accident. In the majority of circumstances, this is the case. This is… Read More
The Top Warning Signs of Nursing Home Negligence
Is your elderly loved one in a nursing home? Do you suspect signs of negligence or abuse? The lawyers here at Synder Law Group LLC are here to help. It can be hard to tackle taking care of an elderly… Read More
What to Do if You’re a Victim of Medical Malpractice
In 2016, Johns Hopkins University reported that 10% of all deaths resulted from medical malpractice. This statistic breaks down to 250,000 people killed from medical errors each year. Many others also suffer from non-fatal injuries. Medical malpractice, unfortunately, happens more… Read More
Typical Results of Medical Negligence
Every day, families across America are affected by the unfortunate situation of medical negligence. It happens more than it should, but knowing how to react to medical negligence is essential. The fact is that medical negligence can seriously alter someone’s… Read More
Common Types of Hospital Negligence
A hospital visit is often an intense and stressful situation. Whether you are going for a scheduled procedure or an emergency, you certainly aren’t expecting to be injured by an act of negligence. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can easily occur through… Read More