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Insurance Companies Push for Fewer C-Sections—Does This Put Mothers At Risk?

November 9, 2015,
Surgeons in operating room
The cesarean section, or C-section, is the most common surgery in the United States, accounting for over a third of all births. The procedure has been steadily rising in popularity over the past decade, and insurance carriers are fight back against this trend, urging doctors to stop scheduling expectant mothers for surgery. One reason for...

Shoulder Dystocia During Birth: How Your Doctor Should and Should Not Treat This Condition

November 5, 2015,
Baby crying
The birth of a child should be one of the happiest days of a parent’s life. When the birth is marred by a complication like shoulder dystocia, parents may be left mourning an injury to their child or the death of their infant instead. Shoulder dystocia is an obstetrical emergency which requires immediate treatment. When...

Understanding Pre-Eclampsia: Why a Failure to Diagnose Can Lead To Severe Injuries

November 4, 2015,
Pregnant holding her tummy
Pregnancy is a time of both great excitement and extraordinary stress. Mothers worry about everything that is happening to their body and their baby, and take great pains to address any abnormality which could be affecting the health of their child. Unfortunately, even these efforts don’t always ensure a complication-free pregnancy. Mothers who develop preeclampsia...

California Doctor On Trial for Murder After Overprescribing Medication

November 3, 2015
When a doctor makes a mistake, most people understand that he or she can be sued for medical malpractice. When a mistake is more like a reckless disregard for patient safety, that doctor may be guilty of murder. Dr. Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng, from Rowland Heights, CA, is on trial for murder after prosecutors alleged that...

Former Univ. of California Football Player Sues School for Medical Malpractice after Concussions

November 2, 2015
Football is a rough sport, regardless of how many precautions the athletes take. While tackling is an integral part of the game, the hard hits that the players sustain can cause lasting and permanent damage. One UC Berkeley player is fighting back against the injuries he suffered by suing the university for medical malpractice after...

Patient Transfers Shown To Be Leading Cause Of Medical Malpractice Errors

September 17, 2015
According to a study by the Joint Commission, most medical malpractice or other errors occur when patients are transferred between doctors or neighboring hospitals. The Joint Commission, an independent, non-profit organization which oversees over 20,000 U.S. hospitals, found that patient transfers were the leading cause of medical malpractice errors in the country. According to their...

Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions

September 16, 2015
Diagnosing diseases and conditions which can manifest themselves in a myriad of ways is a complicated process. While doctors are not expected to come up with perfect diagnoses after only a few minutes with each client, a missed diagnosis which is not addressed within a reasonable amount of time can cost patients time, money, and...

Punitive Damages After An Injury—Can You Punish The Person Responsible For Hurting You?

September 15, 2015
Sometimes, receiving compensation for your medical bills or pain and suffering after an accident is simply not enough. When the person who caused your injury acted in an especially reckless or outrageous way, you may be able to punish them for their actions by seeking punitive damages in your personal injury lawsuit. What Are Punitive Damages?...

Surgery Robots: How Advancing Technology Helps And Harms Patients

September 14, 2015,
Like all other technology, medical advancements are happening at a record pace. One of the most exciting developments of the last decade has been the rise of medical or surgical robots, which can perform complicated and delicate surgeries which were previously delegated to the most skilled surgeons. While robot surgery may sound like something out...

Safer In the City? Rural Hospitals Have Higher Rates Of Medical Complications

September 11, 2015
Most Los Angelinos have the privilege of seeking medical treatment at some of the most highly-rated hospitals in the world. Californians who live in more rural areas of the state, however, may be more likely to suffer complications due to medical malpractice or other errors leading to death than their urban counterparts. The Journal of...
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