Category: Medical Malpractice

When you go to the doctor, it is usually because something is bothering you. What happens if the doctor tells you nothing is wrong and sends you on your way? One of the most common instances of medical malpractice is a doctor’s failure to diagnose. What is a failure to

Medical malpractice could jeopardize your safety and completely change the trajectory of your life. While your doctors have the primary responsibility of protecting you from harm, there are also things you can do to lower your risks of malpractice. Taking a proactive approach to your health might improve your awareness

Visiting the doctor might not seem like a big deal and like something that does not require much preparation. However, too lax of an attitude could interfere with your ability to effectively advocate for your needs. Switching to a mindset where you treat your doctor visit like a job interview

Medical malpractice or negligence can occur during the birthing process and result in a birth injury. The National Library of Medicine observes that medical errors are a real risk for mothers and their infants.  Some risk factors include whether the doctor monitored the fetus properly in utero, how the doctor handled

Anesthesia mistakes can be fatal. When requiring surgery, it is essential that the anesthesiologist knows about all your health conditions. If the practitioner does not do a good review of your health situation, it could introduce risks of an error. Certain medical conditions make it even more imperative that the anesthesiologist

When a medical crisis suddenly arises, you know that you have the option to rush to an emergency room and receive immediate treatment. Having access to an emergency room grants peace of mind, but it is important to acknowledge that medical errors can occur even in the ER. While honest

When you realize medical malpractice happened because of negligence during a surgery, your first instinct may be to panic. Understanding the seriousness of distractions that take surgeons’ minds and attention away from an operation is the first step to noticing medical errors. Sudden loud noises According to the National Library

When you go into the pharmacy to pick up a prescription order, you expect the proper medication from the pharmacist and that your doctor prescribes the proper treatment. This does not always happen. Hundreds of times each day, individuals suffer from medication errors. A common problem A report on the

If you are like most people, you take one or more medications to manage health conditions. While beneficial, an error in prescribing medication can have a detrimental effect on your wellness and may even cause a major complication. You expect doctors and pharmacists to provide quality care at all times,