Pharmacy Negligence
Just like any other health care provider, pharmacists and pharmacies owe a duty of care to the people that rely on their services. Pharmacists are entrusted with dispensing medications that keep people healthy and in …
Can You Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice?
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Many of these medical errors occur in hospitals. If you’ve been injured by medical negligence, you know that you can seek legal …
Medical Malpractice: Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
When it comes to a cancer diagnosis, early treatment usually leads to the best outcome. However, sometimes an error in diagnosis by a medical professional can lead to a delayed diagnosis. The implications of a …
Overcrowded and Understaffed: Emergency Room Malpractice
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans make approximately 136.9 million emergency room visits annually. Patients arrive at emergency rooms needing medical treatment for everything from a few stitches to life-threatening …
Nurse Negligence
Nurses are an integral part of patient care. Nurses are responsible for relaying important information to doctors and other medical personnel, charting a patient’s vitals and making sure that doctors’ orders are carried out. Good …
Anesthesiologist Errors
When you undergo anesthesia, you are surrendering yourself to the care of the anesthesiologist and the surgeon and placing an enormous amount of trust in their hands. Anesthesia is a vital part of many medical …
5 Signs it’s Time to Find a New Doctor
You rely on your doctor to keep you healthy and to listen to your concerns. But what if you feel like your doctor is not right for you? While it’s tempting to keep the status …
What is the “Standard of Care” in Medical Malpractice Cases?
When a person is injured by the misconduct or negligence of a physician or other medical professional, they may have a claim for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider breaches the …
Birth Injuries Caused by Failure to Diagnose
When a woman is pregnant, she trusts that her health care provider will do everything possible to keep her and the baby safe. As part of this trust, she expects that her doctor will properly …
Medical Malpractice in Post-operative Care
We’ve talked about medical errors that can occur during surgery, but what happens when health care providers fail to carefully monitor their patients after surgery? When patients are not watched closely after they have …