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Diagnostic And Surgical Errors Among Top Reasons For Medical Malpractice Claims
A new report has discovered the top reasons behind medical malpractice cases. From 2014 to 2018, Coverys—the insurer that released the report—analyzed several completed medical malpractice claims. It found that the…
How Marking The Site On The Patient Using An Ink Marker May Prevent Wrong-Site Surgery
Often referred to as “never events”, horrifying medical errors include when surgery is conducted on the wrong body part, an incorrect procedure is performed, or surgery is conducted on the wrong patient. These…
New Study Examines Burnout In The Medical Profession
"Burnout" is not a specific medical diagnosis in the United States, but it is generally defined as a specific type of work-related stress that results in a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a…
Johnson & Johnson Recalls Baby Powder Due To Asbestos Contamination
Last Friday, Johnson & Johnson announced a recall of 33,000 bottles of Johnson's Baby Powder after FDA tests detected asbestos in a bottle of the powder.
Injuries From Hospital-Acquired Infections
Hospitals are supposed to be a safe environment for individuals to recover from illness or injuries. Unfortunately, hospitals can also be breeding grounds for infection. When a person is already in a compromised state…
Potential Physician Malpractice Liability May Occur In Both Prescription & Over-the-Counter Drug Interactions
Medicinal advancements have been effective in treating illness and disease. Usage is at an all-time high, creating heightened risks for potential errors. Newly approved prescription products continue entering the…
Jury Awards $6 Million In Medical Malpractice Case Involving Death Due To Negligent Intubation
Toniquea Rivers, a 20-year-old resident of Trenton, NJ, had given birth to a baby boy born prematurely, in her 28th week of pregnancy. Roughly one week later, a Capital Health EMS ambulance with paramedics responded to…
Military Family Goes To Washington D.C. To Protest Medical Malpractice Law
Sergeant Richard Stayskal is an active-duty Green Baret soldier at Fort Bragg. The 37-year-old has Stage 4 (advanced) lung cancer. He is seeking to bring a claim of medical malpractice against the military for negligent…
Airborne Contaminants Causing Surgical Site Infections In Operating Rooms
A report in Infection Control Today discussed how hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs) are major concerns among medical providers, agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and…
Army Veteran Settles Veterans Administration Medical Malpractice Suit In Virginia
A medical malpractice suit against Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center has settled for nearly $1 million. Michael Holmes, an army veteran, brought the action in December stemming from a surgery he had at the…
Nurses Error Causes Permanent Brain Damage For Woman In Idaho
The Idaho Supreme Court recently upheld a $3.85 million verdict in damages in a medical malpractice case where a nurse's error caused the victim to suffer a stroke and permanent brain damage.
Court Reinstates $6.3 Million Verdict In Plastic Surgery Malpractice
In most medical malpractice cases, once the statute of limitations passes, the injury victim may lose their ability to get compensation. However, there are a number of exceptions that can shorten or extend the time…
How To Prove Medical Malpractice In Philadelphia
When you are diagnosed with a medical condition, a doctor's care can be invaluable. Each doctor carries the responsibility of doing everything within his or her power to make a person well again. Although every doctor…
Hundreds Of Women In Canada Had Wrong Cancer Test Results
Waiting on the results of a cancer test can cause anxiety. A negative cancer test result can be a huge relief, especially for women facing dangerous diseases like breast cancer. A positive test will allow patients and…
1 In 25 Patients Affected By Hospital Infections
We go to hospitals to get better, but sometimes the hospital can be just as dangerous as an illness. Hospital and healthcare-associated infections, infections that patients get while undergoing treatment at a health…
Doctor Accused Of False MS Diagnosis For Hundreds Of Patients
Every year, thousands of patients are devastated to learn that they have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). There is no known cure for MS and scientists are still not clear what causes the disease. Diagnosing…
Why Is There A Limit On Some Maryland Malpractice Damages?
When someone is responsible for causing injury or harm to someone else, they should be liable for the damage done. In a car accident, the driver who caused the accident is generally liable for paying for the cost of…
Doctor Charged With Murder Sues For Defamation
The criminal charges filed against William Husel, brought by Ohio prosecutors earlier this year, were nothing short of a nightmare. The former doctor was charged with 25 counts of murder , accused of killing his…
A "New Landscape" For Kansas Medical Malpractice Claims?
"Frivolous lawsuit" is a term much beloved by potential defendants, the insurance industry, and many other parties standing to gain financially if victims of personal injury and medical malpractice claims are denied…
Surge Of Medical Malpractice Suits Filed In Kentucky Prior To New Law Taking Effect On July 1st
Personal injury lawyers across Kentucky filed a wave of medical malpractice suits prior to the beginning of July. Courts received approximately 111 cases in the weeks immediately before the July 1 deadline; all cases…
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