Medical Malpractice

A vital part of your journey as an expecting mother is your obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) routine. Your OB-GYN visits monitor your and your baby’s health, and detect or treat potential complications early. These prenatal appointments consist of procedures that...

With a staggering number of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, the potential for medication errors is a concerning reality. In the United States, thousands of patients suffer adverse reactions or complications each year. But what if the error happens to...

Giving birth to a child is one of the most beautiful and memorable experiences. However, the unfortunate truth is that birth injuries can and do occur, leaving both the mother and child with long-lasting consequences. These injuries may be the result of medical...

When you go to the doctor you probably believe that they’re going to listen to you for as long as it takes. Yes, you may have to wait for them to arrive at the appointment. But once you’re in a room with them, you expect to be given time to explain your symptoms, talk...

If you receive a double dose of an over-the-counter pain reliever, you probably won’t experience any side effects. However, other medication errors can injure patients and threaten their lives. According to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), medication...

When you think of complex and skilled professions, surgeons are likely to pop into your head. It takes many years of study and hard training to take up this vocation. In many cases, the tasks that surgeons perform are a matter of life and death. As the stakes are so...

Nursing homes exist in no small part to provide medical support and to facilitate a safe and fulfilling daily experience for older adults. The family members of aging adults may not have the free time or patience to provide the care that someone with limited mobility...

Many people assume cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States, but this is no longer true. It has been relegated to second, as heart disease and related issues – such as heart attacks – are now the number one cause of death in the U.S. What is really...

You are having some health concerns, so you go to the doctor. They quickly decide what they think is going on and set you up on a treatment plan. It turns out later that the treatment plan was incorrect, and your condition gets worse. Perhaps it even becomes terminal...

Pregnancy and childbirth can be dangerous times for both the baby and mother. That is especially true when doctors miss serious health conditions. For example, normally, the placenta that nourishes the baby in the womb is securely attached to the uterine wall....