Medical malpractice lawsuits can be incredibly complex processes. Claims involve highly technical medical terms, and because much money is at stake the health care professional accused of malpractice will fight tooth and nail against the allegations. But a new rule...
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Erb’s palsy: How did medical negligence injure your child?
After grueling months of pregnancy, your worst nightmare as an expecting parent is learning your newborn has become a disabled infant due to medical negligence. At least six of 1,000 infants in the United States are born with an injury. One of the most common birth...
MRI-related injuries are surprisingly common
Most doctors will order an MRI scan when X-rays or ultrasounds are not enough to find out what is going on inside the body. However, some patients have anxiety and panic attacks just thinking about entering the equipment because of its size, weight and noise. While...
What causes wrong-site surgery?
Going under the knife for any reason is scary. Patients could rely on experienced and skilled surgeons or other medical practitioners guaranteeing a safe and smooth surgery. Still, these professionals are not immune from making mistakes. Sometimes, procedures meant to...
Can hospitals refuse to treat poor and uninsured patients?
Access to emergency care is a human right, as maintained by the World Health Organization. However, unequal access to such a right remains a persistent plight in the U.S. This crisis is known as patient dumping, which is the failure of hospitals to conduct proper...
Can I file a claim for long wait times in the emergency room?
Going to the emergency room is not a fun experience. If you are heading there to receive treatment, you must go through standard procedures to adequately address your condition. Sometimes, you must wait a long time because the staff is busy helping patients in more...
Can your medication be doing more harm than good?
Physicians prescribe and administer medications to cure illness and relieve discomfort. They also advise medications to patients to prevent disease. But you must consider that medications are chemical substances that, when ingested, can have adverse effects on our...
Common child birth injuries caused by medical malpractice
Unfortunately, birth injuries are a common form of medical malpractice. Sometimes the medical staff's negligence is responsible for these injuries. If you suspect your child may have an injury after birth, consider the most common types and their causes. Common types...
Could a stay in the hospital cause malnutrition?
When you stay in the hospital, you likely expect you will get better while there. The whole point of receiving intensive care from medical professionals within this setting is to fix whatever health issue you have. However, some people end up developing additional...
How do I prove my medical malpractice case?
If you believe that your doctor did something wrong with your treatment, you may have a medical malpractice case. The law is rather specific about what you must prove to win your case. Medical malpractice is not just being upset with your doctor or being unhappy with...