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Common Medical Errors Leading to Spinal Cord Injuries

February 12, 2024
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A spinal injury is often a life-altering event. Most people know spinal injuries are a common outcome after a car crash or a bad fall. However, you might not realize that many people suffer spinal injuries while under medical care. When a medical error causes a spinal injury, you need a spinal cord injury lawyer...

When Are Surgical Errors Considered Medical Malpractice?

September 11, 2023
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Recently, the National Institutes of Health reported that approximately 200 million surgical procedures occur every year around the world — and that in over 4,000 of those procedures, there are complications caused by surgical errors. While that may not be a lot on a percentage basis, that still leaves 4,000 individuals out there who have...

Your Birth Injury Lawsuit Guide

March 20, 2023
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If you or your newborn sustains a birth-related injury following delivery, you likely have numerous questions. One question that does not always have an easy answer is, “Why did this happen?” A birth injury can be a devastating surprise to new parents, especially when prenatal visits and bloodwork do not reveal any cause for concern....

Top 5 Neurological Misdiagnoses in the US

March 7, 2022
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Did you know that medical misdiagnosis is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S.? Due to the nature of neurological disorders, the likelihood of physician misdiagnoses is exceptionally high.  With that in mind, if you or a loved one has suffered injuries or unnecessary harm due to a misdiagnosed neurological condition, you may be...

Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical Malpractice: What You Need To Know

September 7, 2020
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Obstetrician/Gynecologists (often referred to as Ob/Gyn’s) are medical doctors who focus on women’s health. They must treat a host of female medical problems, including those involving the female reproductive system, such as fertility issues, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy-related conditions, menstrual issues, female cancers, and more. They also provide prenatal care and deliver babies. To become...

Is It Malpractice: Common Emergency Room Mistakes

May 5, 2020
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Almost 140 million Americans seek care from an emergency room every year, and about 1.5 million individuals who seek care at the ER are transferred into the critical care unit.  An article published on BMC Emergency Med documented emergency room errors and revealed that 60 percent of those errors were human mistakes. When broken down,...

How Do Prescription Errors Happen and How Can They Be Prevented?

November 26, 2019
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Medical malpractice can lead to serious injuries, and often, these injuries can be caused by prescription errors. Studies show that one out of every three adverse drug events is caused by a nurse administering the wrong drug to a patient. Fortunately, about 86 percent of all potential drug errors are caught by nurses. Otherwise, the...

What Happens When Objects Are Left Inside the Body After Surgery

October 22, 2019
objects left inside the body after surgery
We have all heard of medical malpractice and medical mistakes, and while these types of cases may seem like a nightmare, there are often instances of even worse nightmares: when foreign objects are actually left inside a patient’s body after surgery. While most surgeries go without incident, there are times when a patient may leave...

3 Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Health Conditions

October 15, 2019
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If a healthcare provider makes a diagnostic mistake, it can be the difference between life and death for the patient. While there are varying reports, it is believed that more than 100,000 Americans are either permanently disabled or die every year because of a misdiagnosis, which either involves a diagnosis being delayed, wrong, or ignored...

Prescription Errors May Be More Common Than You Think

August 13, 2019,
prescription errors and medical malpractice
When you are suffering from a medical problem, and you are prescribed medication to treat your condition, you’re supposed to be able to trust your physician and other healthcare providers, such as nurses, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacists, to ensure you get the right medication and in the right dose. However, many of the medical malpractice...
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