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....

Patients in hospitals are particularly vulnerable to contracting a bacterial infection called MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA can be hard to eradicate and can resist treatment with the drugs that are usually used for such infections.  While...

We expect hospitals to be safe places for people to recover and receive care. However, in some cases, hospitals can also be a place where negligent or wrongful behavior leads to the death of a patient. When someone dies due to medical negligence, the victim's family...

Doctors, nurses, and other medical staff provide a vital service in helping those with injuries and various ailments get suitable treatment. Those in the medical profession often work long hours over short periods of time. While this is admirable, it can lead to...

Unlike other personal injury claims, proving negligence in medical malpractice is not as straightforward. This is due to the complexities involved in the world of medicine. Not everyone is well-versed in medical terminologies and procedures, which most such cases...

If you feel you are a victim of medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you avoid potential pitfalls that could prevent you from advancing your claim. For example,...

Women who go to a hospital or birth center to have a baby likely don’t expect anything bad to happen. While most women can go through the process without any problems, there’s a possibility of a birth injury.  Some birth injuries only affect the child for a little...

One of the most important things that a doctor will do for you is diagnose your medical condition. You need them to make sense of your symptoms and connect you with the right kind of treatment. Unfortunately, doctors frequently make diagnostic mistakes that not only...