Category: Medical malpractice

Informed consent is almost always going to guide the course of treatment that you undergo when you go see a medical professional. Whether you need surgery, are undergoing some type of physical therapy, or receiving any other medical care, you must generally give your consent before a procedure or treatment begins. Here, we want to…

The last thing that anybody expects when they go seek treatment from a doctor or other health care professional is that they will be further injured. However, there are times when the careless or negligent actions of a medical professional cause significant harm to patients. Most people do not realize that medical mistakes are the…

Surgical errors are frightening. Many patients never consider the possibility that the hospital, surgeon or surgical staff … Medical Malpractice

Double-checking to make sure that you’re operating on the right patient and the right body part seems like it should be … Medical Malpractice

What’s the difference between the cautious use of a medication or medical device “off-label” and carelessly … Medical Malpractice

Doctors prescribe medications in the hope of saving or improving lives. Tragically, medications can lead to serious medical … Medical Malpractice

In recent years, there’s been a push toward mediation over litigation in just about every area of civil law — and medical … Medical Malpractice

There’s a lot of negative political press these days about medical malpractice claims suggesting that juries are just … Medical Malpractice

Nursing home abuses can stay hidden for years — often coming to light only when something serious happens to a resident who … Medical Malpractice

It shouldn’t have been hard to figure out that there was something seriously wrong with the 50-year-old man who presented in … Medical Malpractice