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Can I Sue If My Relative Got COVID in a Nursing Home?
A medical malpractice lawsuit allows injury victims and their families to recover damages for negligent medical care that caused an injury. In a nursing home malpractice claim, the injury victim may be able to file a…
If I Got COVID in a Healthcare Setting, Does That Count as Medical Malpractice?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious injury and death for hundreds of thousands of people in the United States. Most of the country became aware of the novel coronavirus in January 2020, when the U.S. reported its…
What is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Maryland?
When a patient is injured because of a medical error, a medical malpractice lawsuit allows them to file a claim to recover damages. Damages can cover medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering caused by the…
Can I Sue for Malpractice If I Signed a Waiver Before a Medical Procedure?
After a medical procedure goes wrong, what are the patient’s legal rights? In general, the injury victim can still sue for malpractice even if they signed a waiver. A waiver may prevent filing a claim for some types of…
Can I Sue For a Misdiagnosis?
A medical misdiagnosis can lead to serious injury, permanent damage, and death. When a patient reports symptoms that are not properly evaluated, the patient may be left with an undiagnosed condition that goes untreated…
Common Types of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or health care professional injures a patient through a negligent act or omission. Medical malpractice is also known as medical negligence and can involve an error, mistake, or…
BIND Bilirubin-Induced Neurologic Dysfunction
Bilirubin occurs naturally in the human body. However, like many other body chemicals, when the balance of chemicals is not controlled, too much bilirubin can be toxic. When a child is born with too high of a…
Subgaleal Hemorrhage
A subgaleal hemorrhage is a type of brain bleed in newborns. Brain bleeds and hemorrhages may not be visible but they present a serious danger to the baby. Serious bleeding inside the head can put the baby at risk of…
Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages by State
Some states limit damages for the injury victim in a medical malpractice case. Other states place no limit on damages and leave it up to the jury to decide the amount of compensation. In some states, the courts have…
Wrong Side Surgical Error
When a doctor makes a mistake, it can have tragic consequences. Even a minor mistake can cause a patient to overdose on medication, fail to get treatment, or make their condition worse. However, some mistakes are hard…
Post Surgical Infection Leads to Amputation
After a wound becomes infected, patients may go to the hospital for treatment. However, sometimes the hospital can be the source of infection. An infection in the hospital can lead to serious injury, including septic…
Semi Trucks Recalled for Fire Hazard
Truck drivers already have to deal with long hours, dangerous road conditions, and others on the road who do not know how to drive around big trucks. However, even the trucks themselves can pose a danger. Trucking…
No Consent for Surgical Procedure
When a patient goes under anesthesia , they leave their safety entirely in the hands of the surgeon and their staff. The patient has no control of what is happening in the surgical room when they are no longer…
Malpractice and Fatal GI Surgical Procedure
A doctor in Providence was inserting a gastronomy tube into an elderly patient. After inserting the G-tube, the patient cried out in pain. The doctor ordered an x-ray to check the placement of the tube but read the…
Surgical Tools Left Behind in Patient's Body
One of the most frightening complications after surgery involves leaving an object behind inside the patient’s body . It seems impossible that a surgeon would forget about sponges, clamps, or scissors and leave them…
Wrong Kidney Removal and Malpractice Lawsuits
There is a lot of preparation that goes into surgical procedures. Patients may have to go in for multiple tests, imaging, diagnostic exams, and prep to make sure the surgery goes well. Doctors are also supposed to get…
Doctor Downplays Patient's Symptoms
Patients often defer to their doctor when reporting medical concerns . Even if the signs and symptoms of a problem feel concerning, the doctor may tell the patient they have nothing to worry about. Telling the patient…
Transcription Error and Fatal Medication Overdose
Hospitals are always looking for ways to save money. There are some cost-cutting measures that do not present any danger to patients. Unfortunately, some hospitals are cutting corners in ways that put patient safety at…
Hospital Infections and Double Leg Amputation
When a patient goes into the hospital for a surgical operation, they should be advised of the risks of the operation. It is important for a patient to understand the risks and benefits in order to make an informed…
Instagram Model Dies in Plastic Surgery Accident
Plastic surgeons make it seem like their procedures are safe and routine but they may be overestimating the safety of invasive cosmetic procedures. Common plastic surgical procedures like breast implants, nose jobs, and…
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