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nurse giving patient fluids after finding out they have internal bleeding
Not all injuries you sustain after an accident may be immediately visible. Some of the most dangerous ones, like organ damage and internal bleeding, are not usually apparent.  Because there is always a chance of sustaining wounds that could be missed right after an accident, medical professionals must take steps to rule out serious injuries. ...
woman reading a letter on her couch that is diagnosing her with cancer
About one in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. These serious conditions can require extensive medical care and often times, can put your life at risk. It’s difficult enough to face a cancer diagnosis, but it can be even tougher if the cancer might have been caught earlier had a medical professional not...
When ICU Protocol Failures Lead to Permanent Patient Injury
Millions of people visit intensive care units (ICUs) around the country every year. Those who need ICU-level care are necessarily suffering from serious health issues, and they expect to receive the most thorough and timely care. One significant issue for people struggling in hospital ICUs is protocol failures, which could result in severe health consequences....
How Errors Between Specialists Lead to Multi-Hospital Medical Malpractice Claims
Any time you go to a medical professional for assistance, you expect to receive a standard level of care. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is a serious concern that can lead you to suffer harm at the hands of those meant to heal you. Many forms of malpractice can occur in the medical field. Some of the...
When Hospitals Are Liable for Patients Injured During Psychiatric Holds
If you or a loved one needs to receive psychiatric treatment at a hospital, you expect to receive the accepted standard of care. However, that is not always what occurs. Medical malpractice can happen to a patient who is placed on a psychiatric hold, potentially resulting in all manner of injuries. If you or a...
How Much Will a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Cost?
If you have suffered injuries because of medical negligence, one of your most pressing concerns may be how much filing a medical malpractice lawsuit will cost. Worries about legal expenses could prevent you from seeking out an attorney’s help. That could leave you in dire financial straits, unable to receive compensation for what you suffered...
What to Do When You Need to File a Complaint With Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is an integrated healthcare system that offers both health insurance plans and healthcare services delivered by its own medical professionals. The system emphasizes preventive care and is available in numerous states. If you rely on Kaiser Permanente for your medical care, you have the right to expect services that meet the accepted standard...
Time Limits and Statutes of Limitations for Kaiser Permanente Surgical Error Cases
All states, including California, limit the time to file a lawsuit for injuries. These deadlines provide certainty for Kaiser Permanente and other healthcare providers that cases will not be filed years after the injuries occurred. These time limits also ensure that memories are fresh and evidence is still available. However, deadlines can create a hardship...
With 8.4 million enrollees, Kaiser Permanente is the largest insurer and healthcare provider in California. Patients who use Kaiser Permanente, like all patients, have a range of positive and negative outcomes because no two patients are ever the same and everyone responds differently to treatment. However, in some cases, patients of Kaiser Permanente experience injuries...
Common Errors Caused by Miscommunication That Contribute to Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a serious issue that causes hundreds of thousands of deaths and disabling injuries each year. In the United States, one in three clinicians will be sued at least once in their lifetime for malpractice. There are many reasons why these issues occur, but miscommunication is a significant problem. Malpractice due to miscommunication...
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