Category Archives: Medical Malpractice

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 […]