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Chicago Hospital Pays $20 Million Settlement After Misdiagnosing Patient
When a patient visits the doctor's office or hospital, they usually trust the physicians there to provide them with correct information. Whether it be a diagnosis, a test, or an operation, people expect the…
NFL Player From Philadelphia Files Medical Malpractice Suit Against Orthopedic Surgeon
Shariff Floyd, a former defensive tackle in the National Football League, has been unable to play since 2016 following a surgical procedure on his knee. He has since filed a claim of medical malpractice against Dr…
Investigation Into Misdiagnosis-Fueled Custody Loss
This October, we examined the story of a Texas couple who lost custody of their newborn son because physicians misdiagnosed a genetic medical condition as the physical symptoms of child abuse. While this case was…
Three States Face Challenges To Medical Malpractice Procedural Reforms
Attempts at medical malpractice reform have been long underway at both the federal and state levels. Many states have developed their own models in efforts to lower costs both of litigation and malpractice liability…
Pennsylvania Physician Groups Watching Court Ruling Impacting Medical Malpractice Claims
The case of Mitchell v. Shikora will soon be heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Physicians are hoping that the high court reverses a prior ruling, which they say could make them liable for known complications that…
Study Finds Doctors Got Marketing Kickbacks From Stimulant Manufacturers
The connection between doctors and pharmaceutical companies has long been one that has been under scrutiny, and rightfully so. The only motivation a physician should have when prescribing a drug or device is the best…
Unregulated Medical Spas
Cosmetic medical procedures can be performed in a variety of settings including doctor's offices, hospitals, and medical spas. Most locations, including doctor's offices and hospitals, are controlled by both national…
FDA Intensified Breast Implant Warning
This Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended intensified warnings for certain types of breast implants due to new information about risks associated with the products.
Zantac Pulled From Shelves Over Cancer Link
Last month, we discussed the California class-action lawsuit against drug manufacturers Sanofi-Aventis and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. These companies produce the popular heartburn medication Zantac…
Bizarre Sequence Of Events Leads To Medical Malpractice Suit For Death Of 7-Month Old
Cecelia Nin was 7-months old in 2013 when she died. Her mother, Kareliz Nin, initially brought Cecelia to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for injuries and possible seizures but was soon released. Shortly thereafter, Nin…
Senate Bill To Allow Medical Malpractice Insurance Coverage For Sports Medicine Providers To Cross State Lines
The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act (#808) has been approved by the Senate's Health, Labor, Education, and Pensions Committee. This non-partisan measure allows for those medical professionals working in sports…
Family’s Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Dismissed, Judge Says Too Much Time Has Passed
A family that blamed a doctor for prescribing prescription drugs which lead to the fatal overdose of a loved one is appealing a judge's decision after he ruled too much time had passed for the relatives to sue the…
Dozens Of Malpractice Claims For Spinal Procedures Gone Wrong
Patients with back pain will do whatever they can for relief from chronic pain. A number of patients in New Mexico thought they were getting relief for back pain from a doctor with spinal procedures. However, they later…
Too Many Patients Can Lead To Hospital Errors
Most of us like to think we are good at multitasking. However, research shows that multitasking is a myth. In reality, we are just switching our attention from one task to another quickly. Taking your attention away…
Limited Malpractice Recovery For Officer Who Died In Military Hospital
On March 8, 2013, Rebekah Moani Daniel went to the hospital with her husband to give birth to the couple's child. The 33-year-old Navy lieutenant was a labor and delivery nurse at the same Naval Hospital Bremerton where…
Student Athlete Files Malpractice Claim Against Team Doctor
Student athletes rely on their school, coaches, and team staff to help them be the best athletes they can be. This includes making sure students are healthy and have time to complete their school work as well as their…
Medical Malpractice Cases: Proving Causation
Doctors and medical professionals are supposed to help us to feel better when we are injured or ill. A patient relies on a doctor's care in order to treat or alleviate his or her medical conditions. Unfortunately…
Retailers Sued Over Opioid Crisis
CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart, and Walgreens are among the US retailers who have been named as plaintiffs in what some are predicting to be the biggest civil trial in history. A lawsuit filed in federal court on Friday…
Kidney Stone Treatment For Astronauts Could Reduce Surgery
Passing a kidney stone can be one of the most painful experiences of a person's life. According to a urologist at USC Urology, “many patients report it as the worst pain they have ever experienced .” The National Space…
Urgent Care Medical Malpractice
Urgent care treatment centers are becoming an increasingly common part of routine medical care in the U.S. Generally one of the biggest benefits urgent care centers have for patients is their cost. A 2016 study found…
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