A birth injury can be traumatic and catastrophic. You trust your care and the care of your newborn to medical professionals. When you or your defenseless baby is harmed by their negligence, it can permanently alter your child’s and family’s life. When a birth injury is caused by negligent medical care, you may have a right to pursue a...
Read MoreWhen you are in the hospital, you trust the facility and staff to keep you safe. One of the primary responsibilities of a healthcare provider is to prevent infection. Unfortunately, hospital-acquired infections can happen due to medical malpractice and are extremely dangerous if not treated correctly. Identifying how you acquired an infection can be difficult. Figuring out who is...
Read MoreMedical malpractice attorneys routinely encounter prescription errors, which can have devastating and life-altering consequences. You might wonder, why do medication errors occur? While there are many reasons why they can happen, some are more common than others. In this blog, we’ll review all you need to know about the three most common types of prescription errors and what are...
Read MoreYou may be able to obtain misdiagnosed ectopic pregnancy compensation if your doctor or medical professional was negligent. An ectopic pregnancy alone is not necessarily a basis for a case. However, you can hold your doctor accountable for a failure to diagnose or a misdiagnosed ectopic pregnancy. Suffering an ectopic pregnancy can be traumatic. If your doctor was negligent in the diagnosis or...
Read MoreAs unlikely as it sounds, surgeons sometimes accidentally leave foreign objects inside patients after surgery. Although it’s rare, it does happen. In such cases, patients may need to consider a foreign object left in body after surgery lawsuit. One missed object could result in years of complications and additional expenses. If your surgeon left a sponge or other surgical...
Read MoreFinding the right legal advocate in the complex field of medical malpractice can be daunting. When searching for the best medical malpractice lawyers in Kansas City, it’s crucial to seek out professionals with a thorough understanding of medical laws. It’s also important to find those who have a compassionate approach to their clients. We’ve compiled a list of the...
Read MoreWhen you trust a doctor with your health, you expect to receive the best care possible and for your well-being to be protected. When doctors fail to live up to these standards, it can have devastating physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. If you decide to talk to an attorney about medical malpractice you or a loved one experienced, preparing...
Read MoreWhen it comes to medical malpractice claims, pursuing a traditional lawsuit can lead to a protracted, adversarial process with significant emotional and financial repercussions for all involved. Fortunately, a viable alternative offers a more amicable resolution: mediation. Medical malpractice mediation offers an alternative for those hoping to avoid a traditional courtroom battle by providing a cost-effective, confidential, and less...
Read MoreIntroduction to Medical Malpractice and Patient Safety Discussions across the country are looking for better methods for hospitals and clinics to admit mistakes and ensure they are not repeated. When doctors or nurses are careless, sloppy, or negligent the odds of surgical injuries increase. In other circumstances, a medical professional might make an honest mistake and feel deep remorse,...
Read MoreUndergoing surgery is stressful, even in the best of circumstances. Still, many people have surgery, hoping to improve their health. For others, surgery is a necessary medical procedure that can be life-saving or life-changing. What happens if the surgery goes wrong? Can you sue a doctor for a failed surgery? Patients put their trust in their doctors and surgeons and...
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