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Man Injured in Car Accident Wins Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice cases typically involve a patient suing a physician or healthcare provider for negligence or improper treatment that resulted in unnecessary pain and suffering. Third parties rarely enter into the equation. But what if it was a third party, and not the patient, that suffered as a result of a doctor’s negligence? Could that Continue Reading....
Personal Injury Cases vs. Workers’ Compensation Claims
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering what the best course of action is to get the compensation you deserve. If you’ve been injured on the job, you may only be able to collect a modest worker’s compensation claim from your employer. In other cases, however, you may be able to Continue Reading..
Study Uncovers Troubling News About Malpractice Rates
It’s well known in the healthcare industry that physicians in some specialties face a greater risk of malpractice claims than others. An anesthesiologist or neurosurgeon is far more likely to face a malpractice claim than a general practitioner, for instance. According to study recently published by Stanford University, however, malpractice claims are concentrated in an Continue Reading
Lawmakers Question VA Hospitals’ Paid Leave Practices
The Veterans Health Administration has had no shortage of scandals in recent years, the latest of which concerns the way the organization deals with delinquent doctors. Since 2000, the VA has paid veterans and their families more than $1 billion in medical malpractice claims. In 2014, Robert A. McDonald was appointed as VA secretary and Continue Reading..
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..
