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Pennsylvania Hospital To Pay $4.5 Million In Medical Malpractice Case Settlement
A medical malpractice claim was brought against Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center by a man's estate after he died while in their care. Judge Lesa S. Gelb, of the Luzerne County Court, approved a $4.5 million…
North Carolina Health System Faces Litigation After A Fatality Resulting From Possible Medical Malpractice
Two suits were filed accusing Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville of medical negligence in caring for a patient who died. David Bryant Sr., a 67-year-old, was admitted to the hospital complaining of minor injuries…
Can An Algorithm Predict Hospital Deaths?
Whether we realize it or not, most of us enter into some company's algorithm every day. This includes online shopping choices, Google ads, and email alerts. Algorithms use information to try and establish patterns and…
Parents Of Child With Cerebral Palsy Awarded $14.5 Million In Birth Injury Lawsuit
In Western Pennsylvania, a federal jury has awarded a couple $14.5 million in a medical malpractice suit against the doctor who delivered their baby. In the lawsuit, they allege that the physician's misconduct caused…
Can You Sue The Police?
While many of us believe that most police officers act reasonably when conducting an arrest or using force, there are times when law enforcement may take things too far. Within the past few years, a number of cases have…
Baseball Broadcaster Almost Lost His Voice After Hair Restoration Procedure
Joe Buck is a sportscaster most known for calling Major League Baseball games on Fox. At 24, Buck became the youngest man to announce National Football League games on network television. However, at that same young…
Death By Mistake
Medical malpractice can be scary enough when it involves a significant injury caused by a physician that the patient trusted. The concept is nothing short of terrifying when a medical professional's negligence causes a…
Legislation Targets Military Medical Malpractice Claims
The men and women who serve in our armed forces take an extraordinary risk in order to keep our country safe. This week, members of Congress are considering legislation that would permit members of the armed forces to…
New York Medical Malpractice Case Involves The Continuous Treatment Doctrine
Plaintiff Michelle Lewis brought a medical malpractice action based on negligence against Dr. Frederick D. Rutkovsky and LHHN Med P.C. The claim alleges that Dr. Rutkovsky failed to diagnose a benign brain tumor that…
Drugstore Chains Sue Doctors In Ongoing Battle To Place Opioid Blame
We recently discussed a major series of lawsuit claims brought by cities, counties, and Native American tribes across the country against pharmacy chain stores for their role in fueling the opioid crisis. According to…
Study Examines LGBT Bias Among Doctors
Bias in medicine is a serious issue. Many people may harbor conscious or unconscious bias, but this can become particularly harmful when a physician harbors such a bias, and it influences the way in with he or she…
Trial Begins For Pharmaceutical Executive Charged With 25 Counts Of Second-Degree Murder
In 2012, the deadliest meningitis outbreak in United States history infected more than 700 people and killed 64. The condition stemmed from the administration of steroids contaminated with fungus. On January 9, a trial…
Agreement To Arbitrate Upheld In Georgia Wrongful Death Action
An interesting question was recently raised in a Georgia court – whether an agreement to arbitrate continues to hold in the event that one of the parties to the agreement dies.
Loss Of Leg Due To Medical Error
Loss of a limb can be traumatic. After going your whole life with the use and function of arms and legs, suddenly waking up to find your foot and leg missing takes a lot of time and emotional strength to adapt. Loss of…
Virtual Gaming...Real Injuries?
An unprecedented event in the world of electronic entertainment is slated to occur this month: a major player in the field of virtual reality is set to release a groundbreaking virtual reality headset. The headset is…
Illinois State Prison System Faces Large Class-Action Suit For Failures In Providing Medical Care
A current class-action suit seeks to prove that the IL Department of Corrections (IDOC) places inmates in situations leading to pain, injury and death. Back in 2010, Don Lippert, an inmate with diabetes, claimed that he…
A New Hampshire Woman Is Left Legally Blind After Unnecessary Procedure
A new Hampshire couple was awarded $4.7 million after an ophthalmologist was found guilty of performing a procedure that left a woman legally blind.
Pennsylvania Patient Authority Recommends Switch To Metric System To Reduce Medication Errors
Fatalities in the U.S. caused by medical errors have risen to approximately 250,000 annually. The true number is likely higher, as the National Institute of Health believes that 10% of such errors go unreported. The…
Informed Consent And COVID-19
The coronavirus epidemic has had a major impact on day-to-day life. There is still a lot of uncertainty going forward as people try to return to normal life. Any fact-to-face interaction can present a possible risk of…
Is The Government Hiding Medical Mistake Data From Patients?
The actual number of medical mistakes that result in injury or death to patients is difficult to nail down. Some doctors fail to report mistakes for fear that they will be held accountable for taking short cuts…
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