Category: Medical Malpractice

Surgical errors injure thousands of patients each year. Despite growing awareness of the adverse effects of surgical errors, mistakes continue to occur, such as operating on the wrong body part or performing unnecessary surgeries. Although the introduction of computerized technology has improved surgical outcomes in some areas, robotic surgery has actually resulted in more accidental[…]

There is a clear link between poor communication and medical malpractice.  Such communication failures can result in delayed treatment as well as misdiagnosis. Patients have a right to receive an acceptable level of care and be treated with respect. Health care providers may miscommunicate among themselves or fail to communicate effectively with their patients in[…]

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease, which can lead to a heart attack. If a heart attack is not treated quickly, a patient can suffer from permanent damage or even pass away. Heart attack victims may be able[…]

Before undergoing a medical procedure, patients are often asked to sign a form warning them about the risk of infection. However, patients who develop a serious infection because of the negligence of a health care provider or institution may have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Knowing the facts about infections and medical[…]

Current estimates suggest that there are more than 120 millions adults living with high blood pressure in the United States. High blood pressure (or hypertension) comes with a slew of unique risk factors and potential medical complications, such as heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure can develop with little-to-no symptoms, which is why it[…]