When one doctor takes over patient care for another doctor, the chances of medical errors increase. That’s the finding from a recent study carried out by a hospital insurer. In this issue, we’ll talk...
A doctor who was nowhere to be found when a birth went horribly wrong has been found negligent by a jury. In their decision, the jury also awarded $23.1 million to the child’s family...
Breast cancer is a highly deadly and often misdiagnosed condition. A misdiagnosis can easily lead to delayed treatment and the condition getting much worse. That’s exactly what happened to a Miami mother, who was...
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon May 19th, 2017 in Autism Blog
According to a survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about a quarter of a million children with autism wander off each year. Another survey spearheaded by a pediatrics director with...
Posted by: Medical Malpracticeon May 18th, 2017 in Autism Blog, Blog
Autism is a neurobehavioral condition that negatively affects social interaction, language and communication skills. It is also characterized by rigid and repetitive behaviors
Posted by: James Fitzgeraldon May 15th, 2017 in Autism Blog
It’s been thought by many parents of children with autism that their child experiences more tantrums than other children because of difficulty with communication. A new study from the Penn State College of Medicine,...
Posted by: Medical Malpracticeon May 15th, 2017 in Blog
An employee who has been injured on the job is entitled to a few compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is an insurance program. In case of any injuries to an organization’s workers, the insurance pays...
In a perfect world, your doctor could be trusted to be forthcoming about any mistakes he or she made while providing medical care. Sadly, this is not a perfect world, and a recent study...
Posted by: Medical Malpracticeon May 11th, 2017 in Wrongful Death
When a person dies as a result of another person’s negligence or misconduct, the members of the victim’s family can file a lawsuit for wrongful death. In the United States, every state has ‘wrongful...
Even with a host of doctor review websites readily available, online doctor reviews may effectively be totally useless. That’s the disturbing finding from a new study published in the medical journal JAMA. We’ll talk...