When you are injured in an accident, the last thing you want is to deal with insurance companies, paperwork, and expensive medical bills. If the negligence of another caused your injury, you could be entitled to compensation without complications. It… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘negligence’
Hospital-Acquired Infections Caused by Medical Malpractice
Suffering an infection while at the hospital is not uncommon, and specific surgical procedures or techniques can increase the chance of an infection. However, when a preventable infection is caused by negligence or medical professionals do not follow the standard… Read More
Tips for Finding the Right Medical Malpractice Attorney
When you or a loved one suffers an injury due to possible medical malpractice, who you choose to represent in your case may be the most critical decision you will make. Medical malpractice cases can be arduous and complicated, so… Read More
Common Surgical Errors
Surgeons perform some of the most dangerous and life-threatening work in the medical industry, operating on their patients. Unfortunately, not all surgeons perform their duties with the expected level of care and required of them. Even if a surgical error… Read More
Misdiagnosis: When Is It Medical Malpractice?
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
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