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Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Verdict In Medical Malpractice Case Involving Leg Amputation
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently affirmed a medical malpractice case verdict against Temple University Hospital, a facility within the Temple University Health System (TUH). Plaintiff Annabelle Glasgow brought…
Neurosurgeon Manages To Survive A Series Of Medical Malpractice Claims In Mississippi
A Mississippi woman had back surgery in 2015 and upon waking, found she had second and third-degree burns on her upper thigh and what appeared to be surgical tool imprints on her skin. Her medical record relating to the…
$140 Million Settlement For 255 Malpractice Claims
More than 2 years ago, in February 2018, we wrote about a settlement award of $40 million in a medical malpractice case involving an orthopedist convicted of fraud . Dr. Spyros Panos was a board-certified orthopedic…
Can Artificial Intelligence Identify Prostate Cancer Better Than A Doctor?
The human brain has a great ability to recognize patterns in the world around us. However, as technology continues to advance, computer programs may be better at seeing patterns and predicting outcomes. Artificial…
A Different Approach: Communication And Resolution Programs In Hospitals
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an interesting article entitled: "Hospitals Find A Way To Say, 'I'm Sorry'" . The article centered on the communication and resolution programs ("CRP") that several hospitals have…
Jury Awards $26 Million In Medical Malpractice Case Resulting In Brain Damage
Plaintiff Sandra Williams was awarded $26 million in damages after it was determined St. Francis Hospital was liable for the brain damage that she suffered following surgery. This medical malpractice claim award is said…
Translation Errors And Medical Care
Communicating your medical issues can be difficult with a doctor even when you do speak the same language. Many patients complain about how they feel doctors and medical personnel do not seem to listen or hear what the…
Man Dies After Going To The ER For A Sore Throat
A sore throat is generally seen as a minor complaint. It may be a sign of an oncoming cold or seasonal allergies. However, it could also be the sign of something more serious, like tonsillitis or strep throat. A visit…
New York Hospital Pays $2.2 Million For Violations Related To "ER Reality TV"
The ABC reality program " NY Med " purports to take "a deep dive into high stakes medicine through the eyes of unforgettable characters." The series is filmed at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan as well as…
Former Marine & Medical Malpractice Victim Travels To Washington D.C. To Promote The “Tally Bill”
In July we discussed the story of Brian Tally, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, who sought treatment for back pain at his local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. They failed to diagnose a much more serious…
Medical Malpractice Case Filed In Pennsylvania Following Surgical Treatment For Acid Reflux Disease
The family of Joseph DiMatteo Sr. has brought a medical malpractice suit against the Western Pennsylvania Allegheny Health System Inc., Allegheny Clinic, and four physicians asserting claims of negligence. The case is…
Woman Discovered Surgical Instrument Left In Her Body
Michelle Doig-Collins, of Rancho Santa Margarita, talked to her OB/GYN about having some surgical procedures done. She was going to have a uterine ablation to address heavy periods she was having, and a tubal ligation…
Medical Malpractice Suit Follows Snowball Fight
A playful and fun snowball fight gone wrong is not typically the type of event that would land someone in a medical malpractice case . However, an unfortunate accident that occurred while two men were goofing off in the…
Understanding The Pennsylvania Medical Care Availability & Reduction Of Error Fund (“Mcare”) Act
The Pennsylvania Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund (Mcare) became law in 2002. Mcare replaced a program known as the Medical Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund (CAT Fund), which was part of the Health…
Family Settles Malpractice Suit For $4.2 Million After Father Dies While At Hospital For Sore Throat
The family of a man who died while being treated at a rural medical center for a sore throat was awarded $4.2 million in the settlement of a malpractice lawsuit.
STIHL Recalls Hedge Trimmers For Laceration Risk
Yard work is already hard and miserable enough. Adding a significant safety risk because of a defective tool seems like overkill. However, a popular brand has issued a recall of several thousand hedge trimmers because…
Ranking The Rankings: Bias In Hospital Scores
Major companies like U.S. News & World Report and Leapfrog publish annual hospital ratings both to reward top hospitals for their level of care and to help patients stay informed about the strengths and weakness of…
New Law Is Introduced To Protect Medical Malpractice Victims
In the wake of a multitude of medical malpractice claims, Wisconsin state officials are making strides to pass a law that would be believed to be the first of its kind in the country.
Medical Malpractice For The Military
Most Americans are protected from medical negligence through a combination of state statutes and common law. These laws require doctors to provide a specific standard of care at the same level of care any other…
Medical Malpractice In The Military Offers Limited Recovery
Last week, we wrote about the problems military families face when they become victims of medical malpractice . The Feres Doctrine bars legal claims against the U.S. government by members of the military and their…
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