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Understanding Medical Liability & Malpractice Insurance For Nurses In Pennsylvania
A recently filed lawsuit revealed that thousands of patients had exposure to a nurse with tuberculosis at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The emergency room nurse was believed to have been contagious for up…
First Successful Uterus Transplant
The Cleveland Clinic made history on February 24, 2016 when a team of doctors performed the first uterus transplant ever completed in the United States. The surgery took gynecological and transplant surgeons nine hours…
Another Case Of Doctors Taking Out The Wrong Kidney
The kidneys are among the most important organs in the human body. Your kidneys continually filter your blood and remove waste products and excess water. Kidneys are also amazing because people can still function…
Statute Of Limitation Tolling In A Mississippi Wrongful Death Action
A case was brought before the Mississippi Supreme Court to review the interplay between the state's wrongful-death statute and the "minors savings" clause. The minor savings clause tolls the applicable statute of…
The Do's And Don'ts Of Medical Malpractice Cases In Philadelphia
Every day, countless people seek help from a medical professional in Philadelphia. From the elderly patient seeking advice from the pharmacist at the local drug store to the transplant recipient following instructions…
Sterilization Problems Shut Down Elective Surgeries At Hospital
Hospitals host thousands of surgeries each year, reusing countless surgical supplies and equipment. In order to make sure these surgical tools are kept clean and safe for the next patient, they have to be properly…
How To Stay Safe On Your Bike In The Winter
Using a bicycle to get around or to commute to work has become more and more popular in recent years . With people moving back into urban environments, there has been a surge in public and alternative forms of…
The Rising Epidemic Of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) And Its Detrimental Effect On Patients
Hospital-acquired infections, also known as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are plaguing medical facilities and hospitalized patients nationwide, causing the American healthcare system's quality of care to…
Doctors Want Malpractice Settlements Sealed And The Public Left In The Dark
When patients are injured in medical malpractice cases, they may take their claim to court. However, most medical malpractice cases are settled before they ever get to a trial. Many of these settlements include a…
Supreme Court Nominee Could Influence Medical Device Manufacturer Liability
As many are aware, the United States Supreme Court has been down a judge since the February death of Antonin Scalia. However, shortly after President Trump took office, he nominated Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacancy.
The Insurance Dilemma Of Ridesharing Companies
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft seem to be taking the U.S. by storm. Many people are enamored by how quick and easy it is to call for a ride, and how cheap it is to get a lift to where they need to go…
Lawsuits Filed For Convention Shooting Last October
Fort Myers, Florida was the host of an annual Halloween-themed event late last year known as Zombicon . The event is a charity event that both celebrates the attendees' affinity for zombie-themed horror film and…
Medical Malpractice Is Likely The Third Leading Cause Of Death In The U.S.
One of the interesting aspects of medical malpractice that is often overlooked is how it gets reported and studied by experts. Because a doctor's malpractice can open up both the doctor and a hospital to a costly…
Commonly Mixed Up Drug Names That Could Cause Confusion Or Harm
Anytime someone goes into a new doctor, dentist, or has to go to the ER, they may be asked about the medications they are currently taking. Even if someone has been on a drug for years, it may be tough to come up with…
$3.75 Million Verdict For Delayed Penile Cancer Diagnosis
A federal judge awarded $3.75 million to a veteran who was forced to undergo a preventable penectomy after doctors failed to diagnose penile cancer.
Maryland Trade Association Says Radiologists Increasingly Face Claims Of Medical Malpractice
The Medical Professional Liability Association is based in Rockville, MD and represents providers in the medical malpractice insurance market. The CEO, Brian Atchinson, reported that failure to diagnose (missed…
Death Of 32-Year-Old Man Leads To Case Of Medical Malpractice
The Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC) and Dr. Hany Bashandy are facing a medical malpractice claim filed by Crystal Rodriguez in the Santa Barbara Superior Court following the death of her husband Daniel Rodriguez…
Family Sues Doctor For Son's Overdose
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine , drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Many of these drug overdoses involve prescription opioid pain medicines. These drugs…
Washington State Jury Awards $1.2 Million In Medical Negligence Case Involving Back Surgery
A jury in Yakima, Washington awarded $1.2 million in a medical malpractice suit brought by Emily Daley against Dr. Michael Thomas, a spine surgeon. Dr. Thomas, of Cascade Neurological Associates, performed surgery on…
New Study Finds Medical Malpractice Cases Are Declining While Payouts Are Increasing
Domestic medical malpractice litigation is at an interesting position in its history as the rate of paid medical malpractice claims has declined significantly (56% decrease from 1992 to 2014) while payouts have risen by…
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