Medical Malpractice
Spongy Surgery Surprises: What Is a Gossypiboma?
A recent study has estimated that U.S. doctors make more than 4,000 surgical errors each year. More than half of these errors involve an object that is left in the body. Most of the time, these objects are sponges. Indeed, sponges are left in the body often enough that the injuries resulting from this type…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis of Appendicitis Can Lead to Rupture and Wrongful Death
One of the most common reasons that people go to the emergency room is due to abdominal or stomach pain. Most of the time it is not life threatening, but when abdominal pain is caused by an appendicitis it must be treated quickly in order to avoid serious injury or death. An appendicitis is one…
Read MoreFailure to Diagnose Cancer: An Experienced Memphis Attorney Can Help
It is human nature for us to trust our doctors. When your doctor tells you that there is nothing to worry about, rarely does anyone seek a second opinion. Rather, we are relieved to hear the doctor’s positive report and we want to believe that things are fine. So when a doctor misses a cancer…
Read MoreCivil Rights and Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Against Correct Care Solutions
View the Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Against Correct Care Solutions PDF File. Thomas GreerSince graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and…
Read MoreTennessee Anesthesia Malpractice Can Result in Serious Injury and Death
Anesthesia is a necessary part of the surgical process and, like any other medical procedure, can result in Tennessee medical malpractice which harms patients. Therefore anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists have one of the most important jobs during an operation. For most people, the thought of going through surgery without anesthesia is not an option. Due…
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