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New York Medical Malpractice Case Involves The Continuous Treatment Doctrine
Plaintiff Michelle Lewis brought a medical malpractice action based on negligence against Dr. Frederick D. Rutkovsky and LHHN Med P.C. The claim alleges that Dr. Rutkovsky failed to diagnose a benign brain tumor that…
Drugstore Chains Sue Doctors In Ongoing Battle To Place Opioid Blame
We recently discussed a major series of lawsuit claims brought by cities, counties, and Native American tribes across the country against pharmacy chain stores for their role in fueling the opioid crisis. According to…
Study Examines LGBT Bias Among Doctors
Bias in medicine is a serious issue. Many people may harbor conscious or unconscious bias, but this can become particularly harmful when a physician harbors such a bias, and it influences the way in with he or she…
Trial Begins For Pharmaceutical Executive Charged With 25 Counts Of Second-Degree Murder
In 2012, the deadliest meningitis outbreak in United States history infected more than 700 people and killed 64. The condition stemmed from the administration of steroids contaminated with fungus. On January 9, a trial…
Loss Of Leg Due To Medical Error
Loss of a limb can be traumatic. After going your whole life with the use and function of arms and legs, suddenly waking up to find your foot and leg missing takes a lot of time and emotional strength to adapt. Loss of…
Illinois State Prison System Faces Large Class-Action Suit For Failures In Providing Medical Care
A current class-action suit seeks to prove that the IL Department of Corrections (IDOC) places inmates in situations leading to pain, injury and death. Back in 2010, Don Lippert, an inmate with diabetes, claimed that he…
Informed Consent And COVID-19
The coronavirus epidemic has had a major impact on day-to-day life. There is still a lot of uncertainty going forward as people try to return to normal life. Any fact-to-face interaction can present a possible risk of…
Is The Government Hiding Medical Mistake Data From Patients?
The actual number of medical mistakes that result in injury or death to patients is difficult to nail down. Some doctors fail to report mistakes for fear that they will be held accountable for taking short cuts…
Understanding Medical Liability & Malpractice Insurance For Nurses In Pennsylvania
A recently filed lawsuit revealed that thousands of patients had exposure to a nurse with tuberculosis at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The emergency room nurse was believed to have been contagious for up…
Another Case Of Doctors Taking Out The Wrong Kidney
The kidneys are among the most important organs in the human body. Your kidneys continually filter your blood and remove waste products and excess water. Kidneys are also amazing because people can still function…
The Do's And Don'ts Of Medical Malpractice Cases In Philadelphia
Every day, countless people seek help from a medical professional in Philadelphia. From the elderly patient seeking advice from the pharmacist at the local drug store to the transplant recipient following instructions…
Sterilization Problems Shut Down Elective Surgeries At Hospital
Hospitals host thousands of surgeries each year, reusing countless surgical supplies and equipment. In order to make sure these surgical tools are kept clean and safe for the next patient, they have to be properly…
The Rising Epidemic Of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) And Its Detrimental Effect On Patients
Hospital-acquired infections, also known as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are plaguing medical facilities and hospitalized patients nationwide, causing the American healthcare system's quality of care to…
Doctors Want Malpractice Settlements Sealed And The Public Left In The Dark
When patients are injured in medical malpractice cases, they may take their claim to court. However, most medical malpractice cases are settled before they ever get to a trial. Many of these settlements include a…
Supreme Court Nominee Could Influence Medical Device Manufacturer Liability
As many are aware, the United States Supreme Court has been down a judge since the February death of Antonin Scalia. However, shortly after President Trump took office, he nominated Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacancy.
Medical Malpractice Is Likely The Third Leading Cause Of Death In The U.S.
One of the interesting aspects of medical malpractice that is often overlooked is how it gets reported and studied by experts. Because a doctor's malpractice can open up both the doctor and a hospital to a costly…
Commonly Mixed Up Drug Names That Could Cause Confusion Or Harm
Anytime someone goes into a new doctor, dentist, or has to go to the ER, they may be asked about the medications they are currently taking. Even if someone has been on a drug for years, it may be tough to come up with…
$3.75 Million Verdict For Delayed Penile Cancer Diagnosis
A federal judge awarded $3.75 million to a veteran who was forced to undergo a preventable penectomy after doctors failed to diagnose penile cancer.
Maryland Trade Association Says Radiologists Increasingly Face Claims Of Medical Malpractice
The Medical Professional Liability Association is based in Rockville, MD and represents providers in the medical malpractice insurance market. The CEO, Brian Atchinson, reported that failure to diagnose (missed…
Death Of 32-Year-Old Man Leads To Case Of Medical Malpractice
The Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC) and Dr. Hany Bashandy are facing a medical malpractice claim filed by Crystal Rodriguez in the Santa Barbara Superior Court following the death of her husband Daniel Rodriguez…
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