Expectant mothers feeling the pain of contractions will rush to the hospital to secure the support of medical professionals during labor and delivery. For most women, delivery at the hospital will improve their chances of a healthy birth and a quick recovery. For a...
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Is it malpractice if your doctor doesn’t warn you about the risks of treatment?
Your mom had been having some minor medical issues for a while, and her doctor recommended surgery to relieve the problem. You and your mom expected this to be a fairly routine procedure, so you’re absolutely stunned when your mom suffers a debilitating stroke either...
3 ways hospital staff increase your risk of a birth injury
For many women in the early stages of active labor, their only goal is to get to the hospital safely. No one wants to be the woman who gives birth in a taxi cab or the lunchroom at their office building. Women will generally have a safer delivery when they have the...
How Can I Find a Good Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
Finding the right medical malpractice attorney can be a daunting task. There are so many options that entering the words “medical malpractice attorney” into an internet search engine may yield hundreds, if not thousands, of results in your area. Additionally, the pressure to make the right choice can be intense considering the circumstances. To make the decision a little easier,…
How Do You Know If You Have a Malpractice Suit Against a Doctor or Hospital?
When Do Medical Mistakes Give You the Right to Sue for Malpractice? You trust your doctor and other health care providers to provide skilled care for you and your family. Unfortunately, tragic mistakes do happen. CNBC cites studies that indicate medical mistakes in the U.S. may result in 250,000 to 440,000 deaths each year. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University…
How to Ensure the Safety of Your Unborn Child
Having a baby is a joyful and precious occasion. There are so many new things to learn and prepare for your new baby to arrive. One of the most important aspects of having a baby is knowing about the medical care you need to protect your unborn child. As a parent, you never want to hear that your child was…
High Health Insurance Costs Can Increase Threat of Injury
Visiting the doctor is rarely considered a pleasant experience, but it is a necessary act that Americans are far less likely to do. According to data from the United States Census, the number of average doctor’s visits has declined from 4.8 average visits in 2001 to 3.9 average visits in 2010. Fewer visits can result in injury or death that…
Common Types of Medical Malpractice
When you walk into a doctor’s office or hospital, you are anticipating help for what ails you. However, this is not always the case. If you suffered from negligence or incompetence at the hands of a medical professional, you may be eligible for medical malpractice. You may not be entirely sure as to what qualifies as medical malpractice, so let’s…
Dangerous Drug Lawsuits: Seeking Compensation for Product Liability Side Effects
Prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals are often at the center of many lawsuits. Manufacturers are required to go through appropriate tests to meet the criteria determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before a product is released into the market. When a product is properly licensed by the FDA, it has no effect on the manufacturer’s liability to someone…
Here’s What You Need to Know Before You File a Nursing Home Lawsuit
When you make the decision to put a loved one in a nursing home, you are putting their life—and your confidence that they are being well taken care of—in the hands of others. While some nursing homes and its employees provide a safe and caring environment, there are too many that, unfortunately, do not. If you find yourself dealing with…