When you visit the doctor to treat an illness or injury, you deserve to trust the care you receive. Unfortunately, medical negligence and malpractice are two leading causes of personal injuries in the United States. And although not every mistake that physicians make qualifies as malpractice, many do. Each malpractice case is unique, and some Continue Reading..
Medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Therefore, it is critical to speak with an attorney following any instance of perceived malpractice. But what is the difference between negligence and medical malpractice? Understanding this distinction can help you make the best decisions regarding your health and legal options. When
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When visiting a trained physician, patients should be able to trust their diagnoses and not have to worry whether their doctors’ assessments are unreliable. That sentiment is especially true considering that heart-related medical issues, like heart attacks, are the leading cause of death nationwide. Fortunately, many treatments can effectively prevent worsening conditions and future heart
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At Silberstein & Miklos, P.C., one of the most commonly asked questions we hear is, “Can you sue a hospital for traumatic birth?” The short answer is “yes,” but there are a few things you ought to know. Experts define traumatic birth as a structural or functional impairment of a newborn due to trauma
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Two competing studies have painted a bleak picture of medical malpractice in the U.S. The first study, done by the McGill Office for Science and Society in 2000, suggested that medical errors were the cause of 44,000 to 98,000 deaths every year in America. That would have made medical errors the eighth most common cause
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While many people believe that medical malpractice only happens within the confines of a medical facility, the truth is that it can happen after hours, too. After your discharge from the hospital, you should be resting and healing at home. Following aftercare instructions is critical during this sensitive time, particularly after a major surgery. And
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