In 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released a study that claimed medical errors were the third leading cause of death in the United States. While medication errors represent only a fraction of all fatal medical errors, there are plenty of ways medication errors can also...
New Mexico lawmakers recently voted down a bill that would have capped some medical malpractice awards at $750,000. The bill aimed to help clinics and smaller healthcare providers who sometimes struggle with the cost of insurance. However, lawmakers ultimately decided...
Healthcare providers can be held responsible for the harm suffered by a patient due to medical negligence. Therefore, you may wonder if you have a valid claim after a medical procedure yielded unexpected results or if you experienced an adverse outcome after receiving...
One of the most important things with a cancer diagnosis is to make it as early as possible. Medical experts agree that early detection gives people the absolute best chance of recovery. A big reason for this is that cancer becomes vastly more difficult to treat as it...
A closed brain injury occurs when the brain sustains damage due to a forceful impact without the skull being penetrated. Closed brain injuries can result from a variety of causes, including slip-and-falls, sports-related injuries and physical assaults. The dangers...
Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences a family can have. There was a time when pregnancy was very dangerous for both mother and child. Fortunately, through advances in medical technology, most births go relatively smoothly. That being...
When someone passes away, family members may believe it was due to the negligence of another person. One example of this could be if the doctor was negligent and the patient passed away or if a driver was intoxicated and crossed the centerline, causing a deadly...
Doctors do not always get it right. Failing to make the correct diagnosis at the first opportunity can leave a patient to suffer unnecessarily as their condition worsens. They might even die if the treatment window is missed. While medical staff can misdiagnose...
Dogs are wonderful companions. However, these friendly canines can cause serious injuries if provoked, overexcited or frightened. Worse still, they can transmit diseases like rabies, cellulitis or Capnocytophaga when they bite. If you are hurt by someone else’s dog,...
Dogs form part of the family for many households across the country. Children often grow up with a loyal canine companion that becomes their best friend. Nonetheless, some dogs can be a bit nervous of children. While it is rare, in the worst-case scenarios, this can...