Medical Malpractice

We often think of doctors and medical professionals as superheroes, and in some ways, they are. After all, they save thousands of lives every single day. However, medical professionals are not superheroes, they are only human. What this means is that they can get...

You can experience negligence in any department of a hospital. A mistake can happen before or after you are treated, resulting in an injury. This is mainly referred to as administrative malpractice. So, how can it happen? Before interacting with a doctor Receptionists...

Patients sometimes feel like their doctor is ignoring them or not taking their symptoms seriously enough. They generally just feel dismissed or they may even think that the doctor doesn’t believe them. This is a significant problem because it can lead to a delayed...

Patients undergoing medical treatments rely on the expertise of their physicians. A doctor can connect certain symptoms with specific health challenges. They can also order testing that can either rule out or confirm the presence of specific medical issues. For...

Different mistakes can happen in an operation room (OR), including wrong-site, wrong-procedure and wrong-patient surgery. These mistakes should never occur, yet they do. Here is what to know about them: Wrong-site surgery Wrong-site surgery is when a surgeon operates...

The possibility of a patient suffering an injury in a healthcare setting is one of the most concerning matters. If you experience this, you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice claim But who should you take legal action against? The healthcare provider You...

A hospital's emergency room is where people go when they require immediate medical care. They cannot wait for an appointment with their primary care physician because their condition puts them at immediate risk. They have pain or other concern symptoms that they need...

“Never events” in medicine refer to a category of entirely preventable mistakes – the kind of mistakes that are so serious that they can kill or leave patients with permanent injuries. The term “never event” is used to emphasize the fact that proper adherence to...

When you consider the symptoms of a heart attack, what is the first thing you think of? Odds are good that you think of chest pain. This is one of the most common symptoms, and it’s what a lot of people – and doctors – are looking for. But this focus can cause...

Surgery is dangerous for a variety of reasons. Some people have bad reactions to anesthesia. Any cut in the body increases someone's risk of infection. People can have unusual side effects or struggle to physically heal from surgery. There is also the possibility that...