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What Evidence Is Needed to Prove an Amputation Was Caused by Malpractice?

February 5, 2025Medical Malpractice

Team of Surgeons Operating in the Hospital.

Catastrophic injuries are injuries that have far-reaching effects on virtually every aspect of a person’s life. Among those injuries are amputations. Sometimes — like after a major accident, or in the event of severe frostbite, or as a result of insufficient blood flow or diabetes — an amputation may be necessary to save your life....

How Nurse Staffing Levels Can Lead to Nursing Malpractice

January 22, 2025Medical Malpractice

Worldwide, nurses outnumber doctors by a ratio of about 2.5:1. Even so, the healthcare industry is facing shortages that are predicted to increase in coming years, including a lack of nurses. While there is a lot of focus on the anticipated shortage of physicians, the need for qualified nurses to step in and shoulder the...

How Comparative Negligence Affects Medical Malpractice Cases

January 8, 2025Medical Malpractice

According to research conducted by Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical School, an estimated 795,000 patients in the U.S. suffer disability or death related to medical misdiagnosis annually. These cases are primarily related to vascular events, infections, and cancer, which together account for 75% of serious harms resulting from misdiagnosis. Unfortunately, the scope of medical malpractice...

Can Patients Sue Medical Students for Errors During Treatment?

December 18, 2024Medical Malpractice

A medical student studying in the background with books and stethoscope in foreground.

When you go to a healthcare provider for help, you expect to receive a certain standard of care. Even in teaching hospitals, where medical students may be doing a substantial part of the work, you trust that they will be supervised and that they won’t be negligent in their care. That trust isn’t always warranted....

How a Second Opinion Could Potentially Prevent Medical Malpractice

December 11, 2024Medical Malpractice

A woman speaking to her new doctor about her previous visit with a different doctor.

In a perfect world, every healthcare provider would offer every patient the correct diagnosis and treatment every time, but unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. By contrast, medical malpractice in the form of misdiagnosis is a problem that causes an average of 795,000 people to die or suffer permanent disabilities every year in...

Exploring How Medical Malpractice Caps Affect Compensation Outcomes

November 20, 2024Medical Malpractice

Law gavel stethoscope Health care business rules and regulations regarding medical malpractice caps.

Imagine a scenario where you go in for a routine procedure, and your doctor makes a serious mistake. As a result, you end up with permanent nerve damage that leaves you unable to work. You would naturally expect to be fairly compensated for your lost wages, medical bills, and the impact on your quality of...

What Is Defensive Medicine, and How Does It Impact Malpractice Cases?

November 6, 2024Medical Malpractice

A surgeon working on a patient and practicing defensive medicine to ensure the safety of the patient.

You might not know it, but every time you walk into your doctor’s office, they fear your visit might end in a lawsuit. It’s not an irrational fear, given the prevalence of medical malpractice suits. However, this concern has given rise to a practice known as defensive medicine, which affects both healthcare quality and costs....

Top Reasons Why Medical Malpractice Cases Get Dismissed

October 4, 2024Medical Malpractice

Doctor holding judge gavel, medical malpractice law and crime justice.

Medical malpractice cases are a particularly complicated type of personal injury case, and they can be very difficult to win in court. Even when a patient thinks they have a strong claim, several different details can ultimately cause their case to get dismissed. Has a healthcare provider’s negligence or carelessness left you with an injury?...

Medical Malpractice in Telemedicine: What to Know

September 27, 2024Medical Malpractice

Telemedicine has, in many ways, revolutionized the way Americans access medical care. In 2020, one out of every four encounters was via telemedicine, and the convenience and flexibility patients have enjoyed since continue to serve as key benefits of this practice. Telemedicine’s opportunities can come at a cost, though. If you receive deficient care from...

Anesthesia Errors: Complications Leading to Malpractice Claims

August 20, 2024Medical Malpractice

Professional doctors leaning over the patient and wearing medical masks while holding the anesthetic inhaler.

Anesthesia errors can result in severe complications, significantly impacting patients’ lives and often leading to malpractice claims. Understanding the types of anesthesia errors, their potential consequences, and their legal implications is essential for medical professionals and patients. Understanding Anesthesia Errors Anesthesia errors can occur for various reasons, ranging from human error to equipment failure. These...

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You have know idea how happy you have made me and Travis. I am so happy this is over and I can move on with my life! Thank you for all you have done for me and my family.

Kellie and Travis

“I am so glad for the speedy result!”

While it is very little, it is the most that could be done. Great job, Bradley! We very much appreciate the fact that you agreed to take this case for the family in light of the recovery.

Sharon

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We greatly appreciate all that you have done to help bring this matter to a close. As you said, it is bittersweet, but I think the struggle has brought some measure of peace to our family. Thank you Brad for all that you have done.

Jacquie

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