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Prosthetic Limbs: Property Damage Or Personal Injury?
How much is your arm worth? The law says that depends on what kind of arm it is.
These Shoes Weren’t Made For Walking
When products malfunction, people get injured. Several shoe companies have made news in the last few years for creating defective products that lead to serious harm for consumers.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Examines Statute Of Repose
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court took a closer look at a statute placing time limits on medical malpractice claims and found a conflict with the state constitution.
How Physician Mobile Device Use May Place Patients At Risk
According to Skycure, a network security company, about 14% of physicians keep patient-related data on their phone without a password. In addition, approximately 60% of physicians send such protected information via…
Woman Dies After Infection From Liposuction
Liposuction is a plastic surgery operation that removes fat from the body. Most liposuction patients focus on taking fat out of the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks, in looking to change their body's shape. It is the most…
Nearly 800 U.S. Hospitals Losing Partial Medicare Reimbursement Due To Hospital-Acquired Infections
A Kaiser Health News report says that roughly 800 hospitals across the country are being penalized through a 1% decrease in reimbursement from Medicare as part of the Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) Reduction…
Appeal Court Affirms Ruling In Medical Malpractice Case Involving Potential Failure To Manage Medication
Plaintiff Lee Green brought a medical malpractice action against Dr. Elliott Goodman alleging negligence. An appeals court recently affirmed a ruling from a lower court that dismissed the case. After Green underwent…
The Key Differences In Medical Malpractice Cases Brought Against The Federal Veteran Administration (VA)
In 1946, the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA) became the legal means in which a medical malpractice suit is brought against the Federal Veterans Administration (VA). The FTCA allows claims based on errors or negligence…
How Patient Non-Compliance Contributes To Potential Cases Of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice actions seek damages following an injury resulting from negligent actions or inactions of a medical provider. Doctors must maintain standards of care in practice. Malpractice occurs when the provider…
A Minnesota Jury Awards $20 Million To The Family Of A Deceased Mother In A Medical Malpractice Case
A jury in the Hennepin County District Court ruled on behalf of the plaintiffs, the family of a first-time mother that had given birth at Abbott Northwest Hospital in Minneapolis who died less than a week after…
Record Settlement Award In Kansas City Amusement Park Wrongful Death Case
Caleb Schwab, who was 10-years old at the time, was killed when he rode an amusement park water slide at Schlitterbahn in Kansas City. His family will be receiving payments from the defendants for nearly $20 million…
Miami Surgeon Botches Multiple Procedures, Retains Medical License To Dismay Of Victims
Early this month, a Miami surgeon specializing in the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) was convicted of medical malpractice , yet his many victims are appalled that he is still allowed to practice medicine. The Florida…
Sexual And Physical Abuse Lawsuit Against Children's Hospital
Injuries and disease involving children can be heartbreaking as they may be too young to understand what is happening. With their whole lives ahead of them, it is important for children to receive the best care…
Doctors Told Patient Her Cancer Was Just A Cold
Symptoms of a common cold can include a cough, sore throat, runny nose, or congestion. This can be annoying and frustrating; however, it generally goes away after a few days or weeks of rest. Unfortunately, some of the…
Tennessee Malpractice Lawsuit After Detective Dies From Overdose
Medical malpractice is particularly devastating when it happens – as it so often does – while recovering from a disastrous event. People are in the hospital or seeing a medical professional for a reason, and are often…
Maryland High Court Bars Plaintiff From Subsequent Medical Malpractice Claim
The Maryland Court of Appeals recently returned a unanimous 7-0 ruling that barred a plaintiff from “double dipping.” The plaintiff had incurred injuries from a car accident and previously had received compensation from…
Jury Awards $3 Million In Medical Malpractice Case For A Failure To Diagnose
A medical malpractice claim was brought against pulmonologist Manuel Carcelen of Pulmonary Medicine Associates, P.C. in Alabaster, Alabama stemming from a failure to diagnose lung cancer for patient Burt Williams…
Patient Dies At The Hands Of Gynecological Doctor
Doctors often assure patients that they are in good hands when undergoing a routine medical procedure. Patients trust their physicians to do all they can to ensure they will come out of the surgery safely. However, when…
Medical Malpractice Claims Resulting From Unnecessary Surgical Procedures
Each and every day, countless people in the United States undergo surgical procedures. Surgeries can alleviate chronic pain, treat an illness or injury, or even alter a person's physical appearance. No matter the type…
Doctor Charged With Overdose Drug Death
Across the country, overdose deaths from painkillers and heroin are on the rise. After people get hooked on prescription painkillers from their doctors, they often turn to heroin which is cheaper and easier to obtain…
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