Medical Malpractice

The human body is incredibly complex. A variety of different issues, from nutrient deficiencies to infections, can cause alarming symptoms. To effectively resolve those symptoms, people need to know what has caused them. They rely on their doctors to properly diagnose...

People generally place a lot of trust in modern technology. The more advanced technology becomes, the more trustworthy it may seem. Robotic surgical tools were once relatively niche. They are now present at many modern hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities....

Medication errors can have serious consequences. That can be true even for a seemingly minor mistake by a pharmacist or in a hospital. Arm yourself with knowledge before pursuing a malpractice claim involving medication errors. The information below can offer you more...

Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as cholecystectomy, is a common procedure typically performed to treat gallstones and gallbladder inflammation. While most patients recover without major issues, complications can and do occur. When these complications result...

Patients count on their surgeon and the entire surgical team to keep them safe throughout their procedure. The safety standards must start before the procedure starts. One step in this is a surgical timeout, which occurs before the first incision is made.  A surgical...

Traditionally, doctors have been afraid to apologize or even show any sign of empathy when something went wrong that harmed or killed a patient. The fear that their words could be used to bolster a medical malpractice claim was not unwarranted. Yet, this fear of...

It certainly shouldn’t be news to anyone that incarcerated people throughout the country often don’t get the level of medical care anyone has a right to expect from licensed medical professionals. Too often, they aren’t even given the opportunity to see a doctor when...

Anesthesia is essential in surgeries. Thanks to anesthesia, patients can undergo necessary procedures without pain or awareness. However, there is still the risk of things going wrong. Anesthesia mistakes can lead to life-altering health complications. Knowing common...

Cases of retained placenta occur when all or part of your placenta stays in the uterus after you give birth. The condition often causes serious complications for the mother, including heavy bleeding, infections and other life-threatening situations if not treated...

When people think of wrong-site surgery, they often think of wrong-side surgery. This is understandable, as it is the most common example and it can be very devastating. For example, if a surgeon is supposed to amputate a person’s left arm and amputates the right arm...