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Feds Charge 11 Doctors For Alleged Pill Mills
Federal prosecutors have announced this week that they are filing charges against 11 doctors for unlawfully distributing opioids and other substances in a large-scale operation. Two other individuals also face charges…
A Malfunctioning Elevator In NYC Takes The Life Of An Elderly Man
A malfunctioning elevator in a New York City housing project claimed the life of an elderly man earlier this year. After a thorough investigation of the scene, city officials say that the tragic accident could have been…
Pennsylvania Court OKs New Trial In Nursing Home Case
The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court ruling that granted a new trial in a medical malpractice case brought against Providence Care Center. The court says the new trial will be conducted to reassess…
Zantac: When A Common Drug For Heartburn Causes Cancer
For those of you who suffer from heartburn, Zantac may be a familiar name. Zantac, the brand name for ranitidine, is a common medication for heartburn. The drug helps decrease stomach acid by blocking histamine…
Maryland Appeals Court Hears Malpractice Case Where Medical Expert May Not Be Qualified
Plaintiff Ronald Cecil brought a medical malpractice case in the Wicomico County Circuit Court on behalf of his wife Elsie Cecil. The defendants were Mark Treuth, M.D. & Delmarva Heart, LLC. The defendants were alleged…
Report Reveals Medical Mistakes In Ambulatory Surgery Centers Going Unreported
Kaiser Health & USA Today recently reported how medical errors that often lead to injuries and deaths at many ambulatory surgery centers are not being reported to government oversight agencies. They reported a series of…
Proving Fault In A Philadelphia Misdiagnosis Lawsuit
When the average person thinks of medical malpractice, he or she probably first thinks about surgical errors. A doctor can commit medical malpractice, however, without ever taking hold of a scalpel. A misdiagnosis of an…
Jury Awards $11.5 Million In Delayed Diagnosis
A recent decision by a Massachusetts jury highlights the severe damage that a delayed diagnosis can cause medical malpractice victims, as well as demonstrating how radiologists can play a crucial role in timely…
Emergency Responders Face Malpractice Liability After Accident
Dorothy Cowles, an 89-year-old woman, has filed a claim of medical malpractice against Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps in a Vernon Superior Court. The emergency responders are alleged to have insufficiently secured…
Shoveling Snow Can Lead To A Heart Attack Or Stroke
Shoveling snow is not only an inconvenience, it can also be dangerous, and even deadly. Many people might be aware of the dangers of being outside in slippery conditions, and how this can lead to a painful slip that can…
Mother Of Six Involved In Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Case Dies From Her Condition
A Massachusetts medical malpractice case brought by Dr. Hooman Noorchashm and his children was revised to include a claim of wrongful death after the victim, Dr. Amy Reed, wife and mother, died as a result of a…
Is COVID Providing Cover For Bad Doctors?
There has been a huge drop in the number of disciplinary actions taken against doctors from April to June of this year compared to 2019. This is the time when the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak really took hold in the…
Nurse Injected Patients With Contaminated Tap Water
In a terrifying report published in the New England Journal of Medicine this week, public health officials identified a cluster of cases of Sphingomonas paucimobilis bacteremia. The cases all occurred in patients who…
Kentucky Medical Review Panel Requirement Is Unconstitutional
The Kentucky State Supreme Court unanimously reversed a law implemented in 2017 that required claims of medical malpractice to first pass a medical review panel. The panels were to verify that the claim had merit before…
Malpractice Liability And Superseding Negligence
Patients commonly have multiple medical practitioners that have some responsibility for their care. During a given period of time, a patient may interact with their primary care physician, a diagnostic practitioner such…
Disclosure Programs: The Michigan Model
Every year a number of doctors and other health care professionals make mistakes when treating patients. However, doctors don't like to talk about the errors that they have made because of the fear of being sued for…
When Pets Are Considered Family: New Case Explores Medical Malpractice Claims Involving Animals
A man from Cle Elum, Washington has sued the state's university, alleging that the euthanization conducted by medical staff on his beloved dog was botched. The case has initiated conversation regarding the role of pets…
Prescription Opioids Are The Leading Cause Of Medication-Based Medical Malpractice Claims
In recent years, the opioid problem has plagued communities across the country. These powerful pain management products have been problematic for physicians as well. Opioids are the leading class of medication…
Employee Of Washington Hospital Files Lawsuit After Revealing Photos Are Taken During Surgery
“Jane Doe”, who was employed as a unit secretary at Washington Hospital, has filed a claim against her former employer in Washington County Court. She alleges that prior to undergoing a surgical procedure co-workers…
New Medical Examination Guidelines At Michigan State
Michigan State University has agreed to comply with a new protocol designed to protect patients from abuse. Sensitive medical examinations at MSU will now be "chaperoned" by authorized members of a health team. During…
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