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Maryland High Court Bars Plaintiff From Subsequent Medical Malpractice Claim
The Maryland Court of Appeals recently returned a unanimous 7-0 ruling that barred a plaintiff from “double dipping.” The plaintiff had incurred injuries from a car accident and previously had received compensation from…
Jury Awards $3 Million In Medical Malpractice Case For A Failure To Diagnose
A medical malpractice claim was brought against pulmonologist Manuel Carcelen of Pulmonary Medicine Associates, P.C. in Alabaster, Alabama stemming from a failure to diagnose lung cancer for patient Burt Williams…
Patient Dies At The Hands Of Gynecological Doctor
Doctors often assure patients that they are in good hands when undergoing a routine medical procedure. Patients trust their physicians to do all they can to ensure they will come out of the surgery safely. However, when…
Medical Malpractice Claims Resulting From Unnecessary Surgical Procedures
Each and every day, countless people in the United States undergo surgical procedures. Surgeries can alleviate chronic pain, treat an illness or injury, or even alter a person's physical appearance. No matter the type…
Doctor Charged With Overdose Drug Death
Across the country, overdose deaths from painkillers and heroin are on the rise. After people get hooked on prescription painkillers from their doctors, they often turn to heroin which is cheaper and easier to obtain…
New Trial Ordered In New Jersey Medical Malpractice Case Based On Gallbladder Surgery
A New Jersey appellate court ruled for the plaintiff in a medical malpractice case involving a patient injured during a gallbladder operation. The first of two issues involved determining whether the physician that…
Maryland Legislature Considering A Change To Qualified Expert Rules In Medical Malpractice Cases
Senate Bill 30 is currently progressing through the Maryland State Senate, which potentially modifies rules involving the qualifications of medical experts used in claims of medical malpractice. A qualified medical…
Maryland Hospital Employed An Unlicensed Man Impersonating A Physician Who Delivered Over 500 Babies
Plaintiffs Monique Russell and Jasmine Riggins filed a medical malpractice suit against Dimensions Health Corporation. The hospital was found to have employed an OB-GYN that had used false credentials to pose as a…
Inexperienced Surgeon Sued In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A man who had surgery at Atlanta Spine recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against his doctor and the clinic. According to the lawsuit, in February 2018, the man underwent a surgical procedure that injured his…
Malpractice Claims Against Doctor Who Fled The Country
Any surgery carries some risk to the patient. However, there is no excuse when the surgery is unnecessary, the doctor has lied about their training, or the surgery is not performed up to the standard of care. Hundreds…
The National Safety Council Examines Rising Number Of Accidental Deaths
Across the United States, a disturbing trend is on the rise. According to a study done by the National Safety Council, accidental deaths are increasing across the country. However, the reason behind this rise in…
$30 Million Settlement For Brain Damage To A Young Boy
Parents in Illinois recently accepted a $30 million settlement for their child who was the subject of dozens of experimental surgeries, that last of which resulted in brain damage and cerebral palsy in the now 6-year…
HIPAA Privacy Violations And Medical Malpractice
In most medical malpractice cases, a patient is injured or killed due to some medical mistake committed by a doctor or other healthcare professional. However, not all medical negligence results in physical harm. In some…
Prescription Medical Malpractice
Each and every day, millions of people carve out time to take medicine prescribed by a doctor. These medications are taken in hopes of alleviating pain, curing illnesses, and treating injuries. Unfortunately, some…
Settlement In Joan Rivers' Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Joan Rivers was one of America's most celebrated comedians. Known for her performances on The Tonight Show, and hosting Live from the Red Carpet, Rivers died on September 4, 2014. She was undergoing surgery on her vocal…
Doctor Prescribes Drugs That Kill Three Patients
Before a doctor writes a prescription for the patient, they must understand the risks and benefits involved in giving the patient the medication. The doctor should communicate the possible side effects of the drugs, and…
Missouri Supreme Court Rules On Whether Juror Was Biased In Medical Malpractice Trial
The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision that a juror should not have been disqualified for bias from a medical malpractice suit where their baby was born with brain damage. A jury in Franklin County…
Philadelphia Jury Awards $3.38 Million In Medical Malpractice Case Involving Death Of 21-Month-Old
A jury awarded $3.38 million following three days of deliberation to the family of Casey Lei, a deceased 21-month-old. The medical malpractice trial in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas lasted for two weeks and was…
Medical Malpractice When A Patient Acts Against Doctor's Advice
Patients often make a decision to act against medical advice (AMA) despite being potentially detrimental to their health. Approximately 1.5% of discharges from hospital facilities are categorized as AMA. These patients…
Jury Awards $4.5 Million In Malpractice Case Involving Spinal Cord Surgery Error
In the U.S., roughly 288,000 people are presently living with a type of spinal cord injury. There are roughly 17,700 new spinal cord injuries each year, many of which are very debilitating. Carlos Ayala brought a…
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