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Find Out Why The Doctor Hand-Off Can Be Dangerous

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 29th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

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...

Think Doctors Will Own Up To A Mistake? Think Again!

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 12th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

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...

Just How Useful Are Online Doctor Reviews?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 8th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

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...

Distracted Doctor Causes Brain Injury in Child; Family Awarded $33.8 Million

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 5th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

We’ve written before about devastating medical malpractice incidents occurring because a doctor or nurse was distracted. With that in mind comes a heartbreaking story from Miami in which a baby boy suffered irreversible brain...

Filing A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for Birth Injury Cases— 5 Things You Should Know

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on May 2nd, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog, Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

Birth injuries due to medical malpractice occur when a doctor or any of the medical facility’s staff acts negligently and fails to follow the guidelines of standard medical care. Medical professionals’ negligence can lead...

Doctor’s Failure To Act Results In $8 Million Award For Victim

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 21st, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

“When a physician makes a mistake, it usually results in a horrific injury.” That’s what an attorney representing a woman who experienced a devastating aneurysm said during her medical malpractice trial that eventually netted...

Find Out Why This Hospital Settled With a Child’s Family for $3.8 Million

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 17th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

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The failure of a doctor to recognize the breakdown of red blood cells in a newborn directly led to the child developing cerebral palsy and his family receiving a $3.8 million settlement from the...

Find Out What The APGAR Test Is And Why It’s So Important For Your Child

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 10th, 2017 in Birth Injury Blog, Medical Malpractice Blog

The very first test that a newborn child in the U.S. is given is the APGAR test. If you’re unsure what the test is and what it measures, you’ve come to the right place....

Which Medications Are Most Commonly Associated With Medical Errors?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 7th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

According to a new study, medication errors are more common when they involve cardiovascular drugs than those in other classes. We’ll talk about it in this issue

Malpractice Claims Slipping While Payouts Soar

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 29th, 2017 in Medical Malpractice Blog

A just-published study has found that while the rate of medical malpractice claims in the U.S. has dropped, the average award for successful claims has jumped by nearly 23%. Those are the findings from...