Infection, according to The Center for Disease Control, is the cause of upwards of 100,000 deaths per year in hospitals. In looking at an infection case from a medical malpractice point of view there are many things to do. You … Continue reading
More and more hospitals are opting for the robotic surgeon. The robots are expected to cut down on the error rate and occurrences of medical malpractice. The robots are used widely in minimally invasive surgeries. In addition they can be … Continue reading
Professional liability claims are hard fought. The professional person will probably take the claim personally. You need to take the claim personally. You need to have a tough, competent lawyer by your side. Malpractice lawyers come in many flavors. Some … Continue reading
Plastic surgery, also known as cosmetic surgery, is a very lucrative business. These types of medical malpractice cases may be difficult claims. Many people are biased against others who elect to undergo cosmetic surgery. Especially surgery which does not have … Continue reading
Pharmacy negligence resulting in a prescription being improperly filled can be lethal to the patient. Although not normally thought of as constituting medical malpractice these claims are akin to malpractice actions. Pharmacy Malpractice-Time Urgent Delivery In pursuing a claim of … Continue reading
Orthopedists are frequent players in personal injury claims. Orthopedic Malpractice-Bone or Muscle Injuries Orthopedic surgery or the general field of orthopedics deals with injuries to the bony system and to the muscles. In any serious muscle or bone injury an … Continue reading
Medical Malpractice Informed Consent The law grants to patients the right to choose whether to obtain medical treatment. It requires doctors to provide the patient correct info as to diagnosis, the nature of the proposed treatment and risks of treatment. … Continue reading
Medical Malpractice Communication Issues Failure to communicate between health care providers is a frequent cause of serious medical injury. Many hospitals use the “National Patient Safety Goals” published by the Joint Commission. This is a basic standard. These goals, referred … Continue reading
Lyme Disease Malpractice Lyme disease can be crippling. It is typically contracted from deer ticks. The tick bite produces a painless red circle surrounding the bite. That circle appears shortly after being infected. This is called a bull’s-eye rash. However … Continue reading
Heartburn or what may be called esophageal reflux is something that most of us experience at one time or another. In its more extreme form it can develop into what is called gastroesophageal reflux disease also known as GERD. Esophageal Reflux … Continue reading
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