Medical Malpractice
Can a Stroke Misdiagnosis Be Medical Malpractice?
Stokes are very serious medical episodes that happen suddenly without much warning. Most people seek medical attention during or after their strokes in hopes of determining what happened, receiving the proper medical treatment, and finding out what they can do to prevent these alarming medical episodes from happening again. However, if a stroke is ignored…
Read MoreWhen Are Surgical Errors Considered Medical Malpractice?
Surgeons, doctors, nurses, and other medical staff are responsible for carrying out their duties in a correct and prompt manner that protects patient safety and well-being. If a surgeon or their staff causes you injuries or fails to inform you of any potential risks that could happen during your surgery, you may have grounds for…
Read MoreNew Mothers Deserve Better Postpartum Care
Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous experience. The purpose of “maternity leave” is to give new mothers and their babies time to bond and allow families to focus on creating a new way of life. Yet many mothers receive poor or inadequate postpartum care, and it leads not only to quality-of-life issues…
Read MorePentagon Raises Cap on Military Medical Malpractice Claims
There are many situations where a mistake made by a doctor, nurse, or hospital can cripple someone’s life, making it hard for them to engage in activities they enjoy or simply work at their job. When this happens, you expect to seek out fair compensation from those at fault. However, in military medical malpractice cases,…
Read MoreBariatric Surgery Can Be Deadly
Something like bariatric surgery, or weight-loss surgery, is sometimes highly promoted in our modern culture with more than 30% of adults and 17% of adolescents struggling with obesity in the United States. Many people love the idea of a Gastric Bypass or a Gastric Sleeve procedure since either one can result in substantial weight loss,…
Read MoreIs It Better to Settle a Medical Malpractice Claim, or to Go to Trial?
In malpractice cases, many hospitals and doctors prefer to settle instead of entering into a trial proceeding that can potentially leave them liable for a much larger judgment. Further, many patients are eager to settle in order to obtain compensation faster and to avoid a difficult and extended legal process that can stretch over several…
Read MoreWhen Doctors Are Liable for Your Heart Attack from Underlying Health Conditions
Let’s be honest. None of us enjoy going to the doctor’s office, even for routine checkups. But we all understand their importance. Prevention is the best precaution against any disease. There are so many medical conditions that can be prevented because of early detection. That’s why a doctor’s diagnosis holds so much power. Can you…
Read MoreThe Top Four Causes of Maternal Injury During Labor and Delivery
The childbirth process is so delicate that if obstetricians are not careful, they can cause serious injury to the baby and the mother. When physicians cause harm to a mother or her baby during labor or delivery, these injuries are known as birth injuries. Birth injuries can range from severe bruising to a broken bone…
Read MoreWhy Is Medical Malpractice Handled in Civil Court?
Anyone who is injured due to medical malpractice has the right to file a civil medical malpractice claim against negligent hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers. The families of anyone who dies due to medical malpractice have the right to file wrongful death claims against the negligent defendants. Wrongful death claims are also civil claims.…
Read MoreWhen Do Implied and Express Consent Failures Constitute Medical Malpractice?
Victims of slip and fall accidents, motor vehicle crashes, and product defects often require medical treatments. Even Tennessee residents who don’t have accidents may need medical treatment for their diseases and medical conditions. These victims and patients aren’t doctors. They rely on their healthcare providers to inform them about their medical condition, the possible treatments,…
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