How to Increase Recovery in Your Medical Malpractice Cases

April 5, 2017

It is becoming increasingly likely that the hospital will be included in the claim as plaintiff attorneys are very aware that courts are finding corporate negligence as a factor in many claims, and more and more states are recognizing corporate negligence as a contributing issue. (more…)

Emergency Room Malpractice: Find the Right Medical Expert

December 7, 2016

Updated February 20, 2019

Medical errors kill more than 250,000 people in the U.S. yearly, and injure millions. The chaotic nature of emergency rooms leads to a multitude of emergency room (ER) malpractice incidents, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, failure to diagnose, anesthesia malpractice, and more.

In fact, the Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA) has said that the ER is an area of the hospital that generates the most medical malpractice lawsuits.
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Common Medication Errors

November 10, 2016

Medication errors are one of the leading causes of death and injury in hospitals today. They arise in several situations. Here are the most common forms of error:

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Why Increased Attention on Healthcare Associated Infection Control is Needed

October 11, 2016

According to the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID), a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives, hospital infections kill more Americans each year than AIDS, breast cancer and auto accidents combined. As stated by The Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 100,000 people die of a hospital-acquired infection per year, though experts believe the number is actually higher. (more…)

How a Medical Malpractice Case Can Arise from Respiratory Issues

June 30, 2016

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Asthma. Bronchitis. Emphysema. Lung cancer. AIDS.

A variety of conditions fall under the category of respiratory issues. Respiratory therapy is the treatment, management, testing, control, and care of patients suffering from issues with their cardiopulmonary systems. You can seek treatment for respiratory therapy at a number of locations including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and even through home healthcare programs. (more…)

The Top 8 Emergency Room Mistakes and Ways to Avoid Them

February 16, 2016

When it comes to patient safety in a hospital, the fast-paced, nerve-wracking environment of the Emergency Room is a challenging setting where mistakes can happen.