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Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice
As we’ve previously covered, there are several different factors that can lead to a medical malpractice case. One of the main causes of medical malpractice, however, is an incorrect diagnosis. In fact, errors during the diagnosis process are estimated to account for up to 10% of all patient deaths. This is a huge number, particularly Continue Reading..
Routine Physicals Protect you from Medical Malpractice
Routine physicals give you the chance to speak to your doctor about anything you might be concerned about; including changes with your body or even aches and pains you have gained over the year. Annual exams check multiple things besides your height and weight. These visits can also check for possible infection disease that can Continue Reading..
How Protected are we from Medical Malpractice
According to the Journal of Patient Safety, each year in the United States between 210,000 and 400,000 people die from preventable medical errors. Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in our country behind heart disease and cancer, which doesn’t even include those who suffer life-altering, permanent injuries from medical malpractice. And the Con...
The Role of an Expert Witness in a Medical Malpractice Case
There are many components of every medical malpractice case, and in order to ensure the best outcome for the victim, a few things need to happen. Chief among them is finding an expert witness, or several, who can show proximate cause, injuries and damages, and liability. An expert witness in medical malpractice cases are usually Continue Reading..
Steps to Take After Becoming a Victim of Medical Malpractice
If you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice in any way, you should contact a lawyer immediately. However, that isn’t the only step you should take. In order to increase the odds of winning your case, and to protect your own health and safety, there are a few things you need to do immediately. Take Continue Reading..
The Most Common Workplace Injuries
Every year, countless people are injured on the job, but not all of them take the necessary steps to do something about it. While seeking proper healthcare for an injury is always important, so is getting legal help from an experienced attorney. There a wide variety of ways in which people can become injured at Continue Reading..