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 Continue Reading..
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 Continue Reading..
Medications can produce miracles. But when an error occurs in prescribing or administering medication, you can suffer injuries or even death. Medication errors can support a negligence or malpractice claim. As a result, you may be able to recover compensation for the injuries you suffer and their consequences. Read on to learn what you need Continue Reading..
We now know that for nearly thirty-five years, the water at Camp Lejeune, a United States Marine Corps base near Jacksonville, North Carolina, was contaminated with highly toxic chemicals. Exposure to these chemicals—including trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), vinyl chloride (VC), and benzene—occurred between August 1953 and December 1987. Given the base’s size and the lengthy Continue Reading..
Medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. The exact number of deaths is hard to pinpoint because no mandatory reporting system exists. Still, numerous experts estimate that over 400,000 Americans die yearly from medical malpractice. Additionally, many more medical errors may not result in death but have devastating long-term impacts Continue Reading..
Millions of Americans rely on their medical providers to diagnose injuries and diseases accurately. And although we hope the advice we receive is correct, that is not always the case. Some estimates suggest that nearly twelve million Americans are misdiagnosed by healthcare providers annually. So, what should you do if you’ve been misdiagnosed? First, do Continue Reading..
