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New Report Reveals Only 10% Of Nursing Home Abuse Complaints Investigated In Minnesota
New statistics released by the Minnesota Health Department show how rampant nursing home abuse is in the state and how ill-equipped public offices are to deal with the sheer number of complaints. They report that last…
Wrongful Death Claim Likely As 2-Year-Old Dies Following Accident Involving Recalled Storage Dresser
A Washington Post report says that now a seventh child has been killed in an accident involving an Ikea dresser. Jozef Dudek of Buena Park, California, was said to have been put down for a nap at his home. Shortly…
How Template Usage In Electronic Health Record Systems Can Lead To Claims Of Medical Malpractice
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, also referred to as electronic medical record systems, are now widely adopted among the U.S. medical community. Roughly 87% of physicians who are based in an office setting use an…
Baltimore & Maryland Recognize June As Elder Abuse Prevention Month
The United Nations implemented World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) in 2006. In the U.S., the month of June is recognized as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. Locally, an Awareness Day is hosted on June 15th at the…
Pennsylvania Safety In Youth Sports Act & The Assumption Of Risk For Brain Injuries
We previously reviewed a Commonwealth Court ruling denying a motion for dismissal of a personal injury case brought against the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), which originated after three…
Las Vegas Court Bans Neurosurgeon From Testifying As Expert Witness In Injury Cases
Two judges in Las Vegas have banned Dr. Derek Duke, an expert witness, from testifying in their personal injury cases. Both judges find that Duke routinely delivers partial testimony in support of insurance providers…
Wrongful Death Claim In Pennsylvania Involving Nursing Home Resident With Dementia
The family of a deceased resident of Woodland Terrace, a nursing facility in Salisbury Township, has filed a claim of wrongful death in a Lehigh County Court. Audrey Penn, a 77-year-old suffering from dementia , was…
Taxotere Linked To Five Deaths In France In Six Month Period
Five fatalities linked to the use of docetaxel (the chemical compound marketed as Taxotere ) have occurred in France between August 2016 and February 2017. The French National Drug and Health Product Safety Agency sent…
When The Doctor Says I'm Sorry
Every day we put our health and well-being into the hands of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Surgery or other medical treatment can be a stressful experience, and we want our medical professionals…
How To Become A Doctor
If you've been following this blog for a while now you've learned a lot about different errors that doctors can make when treating patients. From leaving sponges in patients to patients catching fire during surgery to…
Trampoline Accident Causes Stroke For Pennsylvania Child
Trampolines are an exciting present for kids, and a good way for kids to get some exercise and burn off energy. Most parents consider trampolines to be relatively safe, especially when they have a net barrier making…
Should Providers Of Foster Care In Maryland Receive Immunity From Personal Injury Liability?
A bill that had already passed the Texas Senate that allows foster-care contractors immunity from personal injury liability was rejected by the members of the House. The term “foster care” describes various settings…
Takata Recalls Even More Airbags
In the event of a car accident, your airbag is often the only thing standing between you and a serious injury. This makes the latest in a series of airbag recalls manufactured by the Takata Corporation especially…
Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th was the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Department of Justice observed the date, condemning elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. According to the DOJ, during the COVID-19 pandemic, “ when…
Doctor Convicted Of Murdering Three Patients By Overprescribing Drugs
Prescription medications can keep our blood pressure low, treat high cholesterol, relieve arthritis pain, and even keep our romantic lives active. However, drugs can also be dangerous. Doctors are supposed to be aware…
Serious Burn Injuries And Defective Gas Grills
When the weather warms up and stay-at-home orders loosen, many people in Philadelphia will be looking to get outside for some grilling with close friends and family. After more than 4 months of COVID-19 restrictions…
Illinois Nursing Home Faces Multiple Wrongful Death Lawsuits Due To COVID-19
An Illinois nursing home is facing legal action from several families due to its handling of the spread of coronavirus. Previously, Bria of Geneva was sued by the family of a resident who passed away of coronavirus…
Jury Awards $44.5 Million In Medical Malpractice Case Involving 9-Year-Old Boy
Danny and Nikki Metts brought a medical negligence claim in a Franklin County court against Athens Medical Laboratory, University Medical Associates (UMA) and Nationwide Children's Hospital. The defendants were alleged…
How Using Copy & Paste In Electronic Health Records Can Create Potential Medical Malpractice Claims
The use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) for documenting patient data is the norm among today's medical providers. Nationally, 87% of office-based doctors use EHR systems of some type. In the District of Columbia the…
Clinicians Involved In Medical Errors Experiencing “Second Victim” Phenomenon
If a medical professional is deemed to have caused or contributed to a medical error with moderate or severe consequences, it is only natural that they would experience some level of disappointment, distress, or guilt…
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