Category: Medical Malpractice
January 30, 2020
Erb’s Palsy: What Is It and Can I Sue If My Baby Has It?
Erb’s palsy is paralysis of the arm caused by damage to the upper group of the arm’s nerves. This nerve damage is usually the result...
January 20, 2020
The three types of birth-related injuries in medical malpractice
Birth-related injuries usually refer to injuries sustained by the baby during or right after birth. One example is the baby being injured by forceps. However,...
January 16, 2020
Gastric Bypass Surgery Malpractice
Gastric bypass surgery is a commonly performed yet invasive operation that intends to assist obese individuals in achieving their weight loss goals. Over 200,000 gastric...
January 8, 2020
Facts about defective medical devices
A defective medical device could lead to serious health issues. Complications caused by a defective device could lead to costly medical bills, lost wages, emotional...
January 3, 2020
Does My New Doctor Have a History of Medical Malpractice?
It’s wise to do your homework before choosing a new healthcare provider, be it an eye doctor, dentist, or surgical specialist. Some doctors are more...
December 19, 2019
When And How to File a Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Claim
If a child suffered a severe injury during birth due to the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional, the child’s parents could seek justice...
November 22, 2019
Complications from Cosmetic Surgery
According to a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there has been a 163% increase in the total number of cosmetic surgeries...
November 20, 2019
Improper Use of Forceps And Birth Injuries
The birth of a child should be one of the happiest and most exciting times in a new parent’s life. However, this excitement can be...
November 19, 2019
Prescription Opioid Abuse: Who Is Responsible?
Prescription opioids are powerful painkillers that can produce morphine-like effects. Typically, they are prescribed for short-term pain relief after surgeries and injuries. Or for certain...
November 12, 2019
Misdiagnosis and Medical Negligence
According to a United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) study, researchers have estimated that approximately 12 million patients are misdiagnosed annually in America. A...
November 5, 2019
Surgical Errors Take Place With “Troubling Frequency” According to Johns Hopkins Researchers
For many people, the prospect of getting surgery is already terrifying. However, this prospect is made much more sinister when factoring in a 2015 study...
October 30, 2019
Birth injuries: Which are the most common, and why do they occur?
Perhaps one of the most exciting things about being a new parent is becoming a new parent. Many women have described giving birth as an...