When you seek medical help, you rely on doctors to accurately determine what’s wrong using their skills and tools. Before explaining what these terms mean, it is important to realize that the result of either can cause serious harm, but for different reasons. They affect numerous patients annually but differ fundamentally in their nature and Continue Reading..
Misdiagnosis has reached almost epidemic proportions in the United States. According to a 2023 John Hopkins study, the error rate for diagnoses in the U.S. is roughly 11%, resulting in almost 800,000 people dying or being permanently disabled. That is a shockingly high number for a field that requires more training than almost any other. Continue Reading..
Few things are as straightforward and significant in healthcare and legal issues as the role of patient records. These documents serve as a bridge between the medical care received and the legal scrutiny that might follow. They are key in proving the sequence of medical events and establishing healthcare providers’ accountability. Their integrity and accuracy Continue Reading..
While there are many types of birth injuries, some are more common than others. Sadly, they are often avoidable but continue to occur, leaving families with crushed dreams and painful futures. The only comfort many of them find is through compensation for their pain and losses. What Are Birth Injuries? Birth injuries are injuries that Continue Reading..
Delayed diagnosis is among the most damaging types of medical malpractice. A late diagnosis can mean the difference between effective medical treatment and death, especially in cases involving cancer. Do victims of delayed diagnosis of cancer or other conditions have the right to pursue compensation for the harm they have suffered? What Is a Delayed Continue Reading..
Many surgeries are inherently risky procedures. Complications are not uncommon. However, not all complications are unavoidable. Medical errors leading to complications are preventable, yet they still occur with frightening regularity. Fortunately, patients who experience avoidable surgical complications have legal recourse for the harm they have experienced. Common Surgical Complications Out of the many possible complications Continue Reading..
