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Why Is It So Hard To Get My Medical Records?
A lot of patients have questions about their medical care after treatment (and after they get their bill). However, patients often find it hard to get a copy of their medical records after care. A medical office may say…
No Immunity For You - Virginia Med Mal Case To Go To Trial
A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a West Virginia doctor accused of negligent intubation. Mikiala Whitacre brought a claim against Dr. Robert Thiele on behalf of her step-mother Joy Anne Thomas. The…
Medical Malpractice Liability Contributing To Shortage Of OB/GYNs
A lack of OB/GYN physicians is becoming an increasing concern across the country. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) suggests that nearly half of U.S. counties do not have an obstetrician that…
Doctor Accidentally Removed Testicle And Tried To Hide It
Just hearing the words ‘testicle removal' is enough to make many people cringe. However, there are instances where removal of one or both testicles may be medically necessary. Unfortunately for one man who went into…
Former Major League Pitcher $5.1 Million Settlement In Medical Malpractice Case
Bobby Jenks, a former major-league baseball player, had brought a case of medical malpractice in the Superior Court of Suffolk County after alleged surgical mistakes had forced him to prematurely end his professional…
Settlement Agreement Reached In Case Involving Lab Fraud Scheme
A Massachusetts diagnostics company has agreed to pay just shy of $27 million to settle claims that it fraudulently obtained referrals in exchange for kickbacks. The company, Boston Heart Diagnostics Corporation…
Midwife In Washington State Facing Two Separate 2017 Medical Malpractice Cases
Laura Hamilton, a midwife, is facing two medical negligence cases currently. Parents Kylie Frost and Zachariah Sprague brought a wrongful death action in Cowlitz County Superior Court. Frost was 39 weeks along in her…
Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Verdict In Medical Malpractice Case Involving Leg Amputation
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently affirmed a medical malpractice case verdict against Temple University Hospital, a facility within the Temple University Health System (TUH). Plaintiff Annabelle Glasgow brought…
Expert Witness Accused Of Making False Assertions
An appeals court has dismissed a medical malpractice case in New York City. The plaintiffs represented the estate of Gladys Vargas, a patient at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx who has since passed away. While in the…
Neurosurgeon Manages To Survive A Series Of Medical Malpractice Claims In Mississippi
A Mississippi woman had back surgery in 2015 and upon waking, found she had second and third-degree burns on her upper thigh and what appeared to be surgical tool imprints on her skin. Her medical record relating to the…
Happy Hypoxia And COVID-19
The health effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) are still being understood by healthcare professionals dealing with the outbreak. Some aspects of the virus are baffling doctors trying to figure out how to tackle the…
Acupuncturists Accused Of Inappropriate Touching
Most people have still never tried acupuncture but others swear by it. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “ acupuncture is a traditional medicine that's been practiced in China and other Asian…
Waking Up In A Body Bag
It may sound like a horror movie but a woman in Michigan who was declared dead by doctors was found to be alive in the funeral home shortly before she was supposed to be embalmed. Like anyone else, a doctor can make a…
$140 Million Settlement For 255 Malpractice Claims
More than 2 years ago, in February 2018, we wrote about a settlement award of $40 million in a medical malpractice case involving an orthopedist convicted of fraud . Dr. Spyros Panos was a board-certified orthopedic…
After Birth Injury Midwife No Longer Allowed To Practice
Vicki Anne McMillan was a midwife in Queenstown, New Zealand . After two troubled births causing injury to the babies and mothers, a Human Rights Review Tribunal determined McMillian will no longer be able to practice…
Experimental Drug May Help Babies Recover From Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is an all too common complication that occurs in childbirth. One study found that HIE injuries occur in about 1.5 of 1,000 births. Unfortunately for parents with children suffering…
Scottdale PA Family Of Four Injured In Car Accident Add Civil Lawsuit To Criminal Charges
While most car accidents are caused by low-level negligence or carelessness, some crashes stem from downright recklessness. For example, in May of 2016, a Scottdale, Pennsylvania family of four was struck by a pickup…
Can Artificial Intelligence Identify Prostate Cancer Better Than A Doctor?
The human brain has a great ability to recognize patterns in the world around us. However, as technology continues to advance, computer programs may be better at seeing patterns and predicting outcomes. Artificial…
A Different Approach: Communication And Resolution Programs In Hospitals
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an interesting article entitled: "Hospitals Find A Way To Say, 'I'm Sorry'" . The article centered on the communication and resolution programs ("CRP") that several hospitals have…
Jury Awards $26 Million In Medical Malpractice Case Resulting In Brain Damage
Plaintiff Sandra Williams was awarded $26 million in damages after it was determined St. Francis Hospital was liable for the brain damage that she suffered following surgery. This medical malpractice claim award is said…
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