Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury and Related Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical malpractice is always tragic; however, birth injuries are some of the most tragic cases because it's a young life being irreparably affected as a result of someone else's negligence. According … [Read more...] about Birth Injury and Related Medical Malpractice Claims

Study Says 1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Paid Malpractice Claims

In an analysis earlier this year by the New England Journal of Medicine, the medical journal says that one percent of physicians account for approximately 32 percent of all paid medical malpractice … [Read more...] about Study Says 1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Paid Malpractice Claims

The Most Common Preventable Birth Injuries: Brachial Palsy

Childbirth is far less dangerous than it was 100 years ago. But childbirth is still fraught with the possibilities of emergencies, requiring quick thinking, skilled health care teams, and … [Read more...] about The Most Common Preventable Birth Injuries: Brachial Palsy

Blood Thinner Medication is the Cause of Many Hospital Errors

When you or your loved one are hospitalized, you expect to receive the highest standard of care. But mistakes occur in hospitals. One of the largest areas of hospital mistakes leading to … [Read more...] about Blood Thinner Medication is the Cause of Many Hospital Errors

When Surgery Goes Wrong

Undergoing surgery is a nerve-wracking experience, to be sure. The idea of being cut open on an operating table and having your insides tinkered with, even by the most skilled surgeon, is not … [Read more...] about When Surgery Goes Wrong