Birth injuries are some of the most traumatic medical experiences possible. Instead of a healthy delivery, parents may have to come to terms with unexpected medical issues for their child. Women can also suffer poor medical outcomes during labor and delivery....
Medical Malpractice
Did an addicted doctor or nurse make a mistake in your care?
Medical professionals, especially those that work in hospital settings, are often highly aware of how drug addiction and alcoholism can both lead to major medical issues. While you might imagine that the combination of their medical training and their hands-on...
3 warning signs of staff neglect at a medical facility
Those who stay at a hospital or a similar facility for medical care expect that staff members will provide them with proper support. Unfortunately, neglect in modern hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and nursing homes is a significant issue. Chronic understaffing...
How can you determine that a doctor was negligent?
When someone goes to the hospital for treatment, the last thing they expect is that they will suffer from medical malpractice. As rare as you may suspect these injuries are, medical malpractice is actually the third leading cause of death in the country. Suffering an...
Potential complications arise during overlapping surgery
Overlapping surgery or double-booked surgery has been a controversial practice that some U.S. hospitals have subscribed to for years. Teaching hospitals have been the most common to allow it. But it often brings into question matters related to ethics and safety,...
What is Rhode Island’s ‘apology law’ (and does it work?)
A medical malpractice lawsuit is often about a victim and their family getting adequate compensation for the pain, suffering, disability, lost wages and other damages they experienced. But while financial restitution is very important, it is not the only thing many...
Is dismissing female pain malpractice?
Medical professionals have their work cut out for them when it comes to detecting and diagnosing disease. Even with the help of modern medical technology, it’s sometimes next to impossible to recognize the signs of certain conditions. However, when patients tell...