Category Archives: Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is a very serious issue that can result in serious injury to the patient. It is very important for people to understand what malpractice is, who can commit malpractice, and what should be done if malpractice occurs. Medical malpractice only occurs when there is an obvious deviation from the normal standard of care […]

Like many others, you might believe you have a valid medical malpractice case if your doctor makes a mistake during your treatment. However, the truth is, there’s a lot more to medical malpractice lawsuits than just getting hurt. There are two key factors that you must first consider and prove: A medical professional made a […]

Medical malpractice victims often want to know who will be affected when they file a lawsuit.  They may like one doctor that they perceive as being the “hero.”  But they want to take the doctor that they perceive “screwed up” for everything he is worth. Hospital-Doctor Relationship Hospitals and physicians have complex legal relationships.  Some […]

Medical malpractice victims often hear that the law limits the amount of money an injured party can recover.  This causes significant worry and many forego litigation out of fear that it is not worth the trouble.  Understanding the legal cap on damages can help injured parties overcome this concern. There are two general types of […]

One of the biggest arguments advanced in support of tort reform is that many doctors, out of fear that they might get sued, practice “defensive medicine,” resulting in exorbitant medical costs to the general consumer. Two recent studies, however, suggest medical malpractice reform does not cut hospital costs. On September 15, 2014, the online medical […]

Your brain is the central control system for all functions of your body.  Accordingly, a brain injury can have a significant impact or your life, causing a multitude of different symptoms. Some of the more common symptoms include: memory loss, inability to control certain muscles, and loss of cognitive function in varying degrees. Properly diagnosing […]

One of the reasons that medical malpractice occurs so frequently is increased reliance on computerized systems, automatic orders, and inadequate training on the proper use of medical technology and devices.   Thankfully, the healthcare industry is starting to take note.  A recent article titled “New Medical Technology Poses Safety Problems if Users not Trained Properly,” […]

“Jane,” a 46-year-old working mother of three, began experiencing cramping and pain in her pelvis. She went to her gynecologist to discuss her situation. He diagnosed her with “rectocele,” a protrusion of the rectum into the vagina. He told her that he would need to perform a hysterectomy and place a mesh to fix the […]