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People typically trust that doctors and medical professionals will always provide proper care and keep their best interests in mind when treating them. Unfortunately, some medical professionals can act negligently and disregard the care and safety of the patient they’re treating. When this happens, you may be able to pursue a medical malpractice claim against the negligent doctor, nurse, or other medical professional(s).  A medical malpractice case is a complex

Whenever you undergo a medical procedure or visit a medical professional, you put your life in their hands and trust that they have your best interest at heart. When that healthcare professional acts negligently and fails to comply with their duty of care and you are injured as a result, they’ve committed medical malpractice.  If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a healthcare

One of the most common and dangerous negligent practices in the medical field is giving a patient the wrong diagnosis. The implications of such an error may prove far-reaching. Patients may face struggles when a medical professional draws the wrong conclusion from tests or fails to order them. Dive into some things that may go wrong when a doctor gives the incorrect diagnosis. It delays the proper treatment Doctors often

Even if you don’t work in the medical industry, you probably know how stressful being a doctor or nurse can be. Every day, physicians and other medical professionals work under tremendous pressure, especially in hospitals. They are responsible for the lives and well-being of several severely injured or sick patients. These days, the problem is even worse in many parts of the U.S., where intensive care units are filled with

When seeing health care professionals, you expect to be in trusted hands. You have questions and concerns about medical issues every time you go in for an appointment, seek medication, enter surgery or for any other health-related matter. You expect precise answers and precise results. However, infallibility does not always occur in medical settings. Physicians, nurses and medical support staff occasionally make mistakes that usually are preventable. And patients along

Individuals of all ages might struggle with numerous conditions that make anesthesia a significant risk. It is up to the doctor, nurses, surgical team, and anesthesiologist to account for these risk factors and adjust any treatment or procedures. Common risk factors can include: Health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney problems, or lung conditions. Neurological disorders including seizures. A history of heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or sleep

The things parents want most for their children include safety and good health. Unfortunately, sometimes children are born with health problems that are no one’s fault and that science and technology can not yet prevent. However, some injuries to otherwise healthy children are completely preventable and are due to a doctor’s negligence. A study by the Doctors Company – the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer – looked at a