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...

Sometimes a doctor may be negligent with treatment or prescribe medication that is not appropriate, but other times, the damage may be caused by a hospital's negligence.  It is important to know what to do if this happens, so one doesn’t unintentionally make things...

When we place a loved one in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, we expect that staff and administration will do everything in their power to protect them from harm. It is a shocking betrayal of trust to learn a family member has been neglected or...

While most surgical procedures involve a bit of discomfort during the healing process, chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) goes beyond the normal threshold. According to the National Institutes of Health, CPSP is an adverse effect. It is a form of neuropathic pain that...

The first time your doctor mentions your diagnosis, you may have a lot of questions about what this result means for your health and your future. Relying on the expertise of your doctor, you may dismiss you questions and opt to just do what your doctor suggests. ...