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Doctors Bad Handwriting Causing Fatal Injuries
Expecting a doctor to have terrible handwriting is often treated like a joke. However, there are very real-world consequences of physicians with illegible handwriting. Poor handwriting can be misread by other doctors…
Hospital Safety Programs Can Reduce Errors
Hospitals know what kinds of steps they can take to improve patient safety. This includes adequate staffing, proactive error review, and safety briefings. A hospital in Wyoming implemented a number of these safety…
Defective Space Heaters and Fires
Space heaters can be a convenient way to heat up a small area without having to turn up the thermostat. In a cold office, some people use a space heater under the desk to keep their feet warm. Space heaters can also be…
Failed Cosmetic Surgery Leaves Patients Suffering
In 2018, there were more than 4.3 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures performed in the U.S. Breast augmentation continues to be the number one cosmetic surgical procedure , with more than 1.8 million…
Motorcycle Accidents on Icy Roads
Motorcycle riders in Philadelphia often have to deal with the threat of icy road conditions in the winter. In most cases, riders have no problem negotiating the slick roads but in combination with erratic drivers, it…
Anesthesia Errors Lead to Permanent Brain Damage
It only takes a short hospital stay or surgery for a patient’s medical records to turn into volumes of documents and electronic reports. These medical records are extremely important to patient care because they provide…
Doctors Charging for Treatments Never Provided
Informed consent for a medical treatment is important because it means the patient understands the procedure, the purpose of the procedure, and the risks and benefits. Failing to get informed consent may even be a type…
Malpractice Claims Against Radiologists
Noel Jodoin began to suffer an unusual headache. The headache was severe and after it continued for 3 days, she went to the hospital for an evaluation. When talking to the ER doctors, Johnson said she saw occasional…
Antidepressants and Suicide Risk Lawsuits
A jury in upstate New York awarded the family of a teacher $1.5 million after the teacher killed himself , which the family claimed was because of an unchecked prescription for antidepressants. According to the…
Defective Toys and Injuries
It has only been a few weeks since Christmas and Hanukkah but already, some of those must-have toys are beginning to show their wear. Most parents and grandparents who buy toys for children on the holidays do not expect…
Botched Liposuction Can Be Fatal
Any surgery carries some risk of complications, including cosmetic surgery . It is important for patients to understand the risks and benefits of any surgery in order to make an informed decision about their healthcare…
Ignoring Patient Concerns Leads to Amputation
Any patient with a serious health concern has experienced the problem of the doctor simply not listening. Doctors have the training, education, and experience to diagnose and treat diseases and medical conditions. But…
New Year Resolutions and Gym Injuries
A new year is a great time to think about getting into shape. New Year’s resolutions can give someone the focus to work on self-improvement, like eating better, getting regular exercise, or starting a gym regimen…
Doctors Don't Always Pay After Medical Malpractice
After a serious medical error, the patient may be left requiring medical treatment for life. Serious injuries, including head injuries, birth injuries, and spinal cord injuries can require a lifetime of care, costing…
Slip and Fall Injuries in the Hospital
Many patients are designated as “fall-risk” if they may be at risk of injury for a slip and fall injury, losing balance, or tumbling out of their bed.
Increase in Malpractice Claims Related to COVID
There has been an increase in the number of medical malpractice claims related to COVID-19. Almost 5% of medical malpractice claims filed in the U.S. are related to the coronavirus. The healthcare industry has been…
The Cost of a Funeral After a Fatal Accident
Death can be difficult to face even though it is eventual for all of us. As a result, most people don't plan for events surrounding death, like making a will, making burial plans , or setting aside money for a funeral…
Truck Driver Fatigue and Accidents
Sitting behind the wheel for a long time can make you tired. Most drivers have experienced fatigue or even falling asleep behind the wheel at least once in their lives. It can be a frightening experience, especially on…
Medical Malpractice Changes in the Last Decade
Medical technology has advanced greatly over the past decade. Medical breakthroughs have included using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient care, genomic advancements, and virtual reality (VR) for surgeons…
The Cost Of Pain After An Injury
How can you put a price on pain? Juries in medical malpractice lawsuits and personal injury accidents are often required to put a dollar value on the pain and suffering an injury victim has to deal with after an…
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