Medical practitioners in the United States are obligated to provide their patients with care that meets high standards. Sometimes, however, mistakes are made, leading to medical malpractice that causes unfortunate patients to suffer unnecessarily f Continue Reading →
Surgical mistakes can occur for any number of reasons and can have very unfortunate consequences for patients. A tired or distracted surgeon can inadvertently sever nerves or blood vessels and cause lasting damage. An inattentive surgical nurse may Continue Reading →
A misdiagnosis of a patient's illness or condition can cause serious problems in two ways. A misdiagnosis typically results in the patient receiving treatment and medications that at best have no effect on the illness or condition but that may Continue Reading →
According to a recent report by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, medication errors are among the most common forms of medical malpractice, affecting at least 1.5 million people and causing approximately 400,000 drug-related inju Continue Reading →
The birth of a child should be one of the most joyful occasions new parents will ever experience. When a serious birth injury occurs, however, joy can quickly turn to grief, confusion, and a painful sense of helplessness. A birth injury caused by a Continue Reading →
When loved ones become too old or infirm to be cared for by family members or to live on their own safely, families often turn to a nursing home or assisted-living facility as the best solution. Unfortunately, some care facilities do not maintain a Continue Reading →
