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..

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

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

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

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

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