In last week’s blog post, we discussed the cerebral palsy case that ended in a multi-million dollar award. This case is one example of why some parents opt to fight for compensation when a child is injured during birth. In this case, the parents received compensation for their son’s suffering and for his future medical…
p>Cerebral palsy is a diagnosis that considerably changes the course of a child’s life. It also affects the parents. When the cerebral palsy was caused by the actions or inaction of a medical professional, the parents might opt to seek compensation. Recently, a jury found in the parents’ favor in a case revolving around cerebral…
If the pharmacy gives you the wrong medication, it could be due to an error on their end, but some studies have shown that the fault may actually lie with your doctor. If he or she has very poor handwriting, the pharmacy could inadvertently give you the wrong medication — or the wrong amount —…
Finding fault in a medical malpractice case is easier said than done. While this may sound like an impossible feat, it shouldn’t be enough to scare you away. Instead, you should realize that there are steps you can take to improve your position. Generally speaking, there are two primary components of a medical malpractice case.…
Many patients overlook the fact that medication errors can and do happen from time to time. In fact, you may be surprised to learn just how common this is. Not every error leads to a serious health concern, but this could be the end result. There are many serious consequences of an improper dosage or…
Nobody wants to find themselves in position to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, as this means something has gone wrong with the care they have received. However, if you are put in this situation, it is time to learn more about your rights. This starts with knowing who to hold responsible. There are many parties…
When you put your trust in a medical professional, you assume you will be in good hands at all times. Unfortunately, these people make mistakes just like everybody else. The bad thing is that one mistake can lead to serious injury or even death. There are many types of medical malpractice, including but not limited…
Early diagnosis is crucial to effectively treat cancer and many other potentially fatal illnesses. While most doctors are conscientious professionals whose primary concern is the health and well-being of their patients, doctors are not immune to mistakes. A doctor’s failure to order a test or simply misreading a scan could be detrimental to a patient’s…
Failure to do an ultrasound in ERs leads to state medical malpractice claim and Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) claim. In this article we discuss a case our office is handling and how two hospitals’ actions led to both a state medical malpractice claim and also an EMTALA claim. Our client, a young…
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor act, or EMTALA has been on the books since 1986. The initial intent of the legislation was to ensure nondiscriminatory patient access to emergency care and to prevent the practice of dumping, or discharging of uninsured patients. EMTALA claims often go hand in hand with traditional medical negligence…