Stem cell therapy and other forms of regenerative medicine promise to cure everything from aging to Zika virus—if the ads can be believed. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous practitioners are taking large sums of money for worthless treatments. What is even worse, is that all too often, patients suffer serious harm due […]
Category: Medical Malpractice
Women used to approach the birth of a child with fear for good reason—lack of medical knowledge and treatment options frequently led to injuries or death during childbirth. Today, modern medicine makes most birth injuries avoidable. But they still happen due to medical negligence. Both mothers and their children suffer […]
Dealing with a child’s health issues can be draining, and it can be especially overwhelming if you suspect they are the victims of medical malpractice. Unfortunately, medical malpractice claims involving children pose some unique challenges. Most importantly, trust your instincts. It is unlikely that the doctor or hospital will admit […]
The case involved a loving couple who came to the U.S. from Cuba in 2013 to live with their extended families in Miami and for a better life. Three years later that American dream ended in heartbreak and the tragic, unnecessary loss of a beloved husband. At 6:30 pm […]
The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) defines “medical malpractice” as when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient. The negligence might be the result of errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. If you […]
“Medical malpractice” occurs when patients are harmed by doctors or some other medical professionals who fail to competently perform their medical duties. Medical malpractice rules, such as those related to notifying the doctor ahead of time and the timing of your lawsuit, vary from state to state. However, there are […]
The agency that represents 14,000-plus nursing homes across the country recently released a revealing report related to COVID-19 that does not bode well for the facilities entrusted with the care of the elderly. The report shows coronavirus cases have been on the rise in nursing home since June – in […]
Nursing homes across the country were caught off guard when the coronavirus swept through their facilities in early 2020, leaving scores of frail and elderly patients at risk of catching the deadly disease. Staggering numbers of them did. Then they started dying. Over 30,000 – and counting – of the […]
This can be a difficult time to have a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Given the communal nature of these facilities and the fact that their resident population is largely composed of elderly adults, many of whom have chronic underlying medical conditions, nursing home populations […]
Intended for Good, Mistakes Can Turn a Medication Deadly. Here’s How to Stay Safe. Medication errors can cause permanent serious harm or even death to a patient’s critical organs. It may not be possible to prevent every medication error, but you can take steps to avoid becoming a victim of […]
