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Beloved Port Richmond Crossing Guard Hit By Vehicle
An outpouring of care and concern is being spread by residents of the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia after a familiar face has been injured–a well-loved crossing guard is fighting for her life after an accident…
Medical Malpractice In The Military Offers Limited Recovery
Last week, we wrote about the problems military families face when they become victims of medical malpractice . The Feres Doctrine bars legal claims against the U.S. government by members of the military and their…
Millions Of Records Hacked In Cyber Attack On Healthcare Provider; Lawsuits Filed
Ten civil lawsuits, including a class-action suit brought by a physician , have been brought against Banner Health in connection with a large-scale cyber attack that compromised the records of 3.7 million doctors…
How Much Time To File A Malpractice Claim After A Birth Injury?
The amount of time to file a medical malpractice claim is limited. The law puts a limit on how long someone can file an injury lawsuit but there are exceptions. For children who suffer a birth injury , the statute of…
2019 In Medical Malpractice
As the year draws to a close, we pause to take a look back at the major headlines and developments in the field of medical malpractice.
Jury Awards $109 Million In Medical Malpractice Case Where Patient Lost Hands & Feet
Lisa-Maria Carter had a very promising future working with the Department of Defense as an intelligence analyst. She underwent an operation at the Tampa General Hospital performed by a surgeon associated with the…
Jury Finds Montana Podiatrist Not Responsible For Patient’s Cancer Death
A jury in the Cascade County District Court deliberated for seven hours following a trial that lasted two weeks by finding that a doctor was not responsible for the death of patient David Bushong, which resulted from a…
Can A Genetic Test Predict Birth Defects?
Early forms of genetic testing have been around for more than 50 years but genetic testing for pregnant mothers has really increased over the last couple of decades. Prenatal genetic testing can detect birth defects…
Jury Awards $73.2 Million In Birth Injury Case Involving Assisted Delivery
Lorenza Botello gave birth to her son Jonathan at the Pecos Valley of New Mexico Medical Center under the care of Dr. Jerry McLaughlin. The delivery did not go as planned and the baby was left with permanent damage to…
Two Teens Die This Summer From Brain-Eating Amoebas, One Infected At Olympic Training Facility
A 19-year-old girl died last month after swimming in a stream that flows from Pennsylvania to Maryland and health officials are concerned the cause of death is a rare brain-eating amoeba .
Case Of California Boy Who Died From Rat Bite Fever Sent To Jury
A 10-year-old boy's family has filed a suit against Petco and its rat supplier Barney's Pets, claiming that the pet rat he had purchased from a San Diego store should be considered a “defective product.” Aidan Pankey…
Patient Forced To Have Hand Amputated At Elmhurst Hospital Filing Medical Malpractice Suit
41-year-old Jose Polanco ended up losing his hand and portion of his arm after medical staff at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens mistakenly placed a needle in his arm for blood pressure testing. The Queens man had initially…
Settlements Approved For 11 Victims Of Massive 2013 Fertilizer Plant Explosion, More Lawsuits Pending
This month sees the beginning of a resolution to the series of lawsuits that have been ongoing since a West, Texas fertilizer plant exploded in 2013. On February 17, a McLennan County judge approved settlements for the…
Physician Sleep Deprivation
The effects of sleep deprivation on the human body can be catastrophic. A report released by the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence demonstrated that the CIA used sleep deprivation as an "enhanced…
Botched Augmentation Surgery Leaves Man Scarred For Life
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons , women make up the vast majority of plastic surgery patients. Breast augmentation is among the most popular types of plastic surgery for women, along with…
Recall Issued For Breast Implant Linked To Rare Cancer
A recall has been issued for a specific model of breast implant which has been linked to a rare form of cancer. The FDA said it called for the recall of the Biocell breast implants made by Allergan, Inc . as they were…
Florida Supreme Court Removes Limits On Non-Economic Damages In Medical Malpractice Claims
The Florida Supreme Court deemed the state law that limits the non-economic damages that can be recovered in cases of medical malpractice to be in violation of their Constitution's Equal Protection Clause. The court…
Not So Fast - Jury Told To Think On It Some More
A rare turn of events was seen in Christiansen v. Wright Medical Technology, Inc where a products liability suit was filed against the defendant manufacturer, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, and the…
Plaintiff In Medical Malpractice Claim Appeals A Dismissal For Inability To Retain Medical Expert
A medical malpractice claim in New Jersey was reinstated by an appeals court despite the plaintiff's inability to obtain the opinion of a medical expert from a qualifying physician necessary to satisfy state…
Do Electronics Harm Doctors' Listening Abilities?
If you have a serious medical issue, the best way to ensure you get the right course of treatment is to ensure that you receive a correct diagnosis. Seeking medical attention is a crucial first step, but not the only…
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