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
Posts Tagged ‘negligence’
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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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What is Considered Nursing Home Negligence?
Placing your loved one in a nursing home is difficult, and often comes after other family members have exhausted their abilities to care for an aging loved one. Even then, choosing a nursing facility to serve as your loved one’s… 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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4 Common Myths about Personal Injury Cases
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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