Think Doctors Will Own Up To A Mistake? Think Again!
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...
Find Out What The APGAR Test Is And Why It’s So Important For Your Child
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?
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
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...
Why Did This Family Get $19 Million Settlement?
A doctor’s failure to perform an emergency caesarian section in a timely matter has led to the infant developing severe brain damage and her family receiving a $19.3 million settlement. The Case at a...
Medical Malpractice Award Gives Parents New Options for Daughter’s Care
A stunning breach of trust between parents and their premature daughter’s doctors has resulted in a $14.5 million award in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The Case at a Glance The parents’ daughter was born...
Mothers of Autistic Children at Higher Risk of Heart Disease?
While many parents may joke about the toll their children have on their health, a new study suggests mothers with autistic children may actually be telling the truth. Researchers at the University of California...
Failure to Monitor Patient Results in $44.1 Jury Award for Malpractice
The failure of a medical team to recognize a patient’s adverse reaction to a medication has resulted in a jury award of $44.1 million for medical malpractice. The jury found the Hospital of the...
Doctor Exposes Horror at Coney Island Hospital
A pediatrician who worked at Coney Island Hospital has come forward to tell about the frightening level of patient care he observed during his residency. In an exclusive with the New York Post, the...
Joan Rivers Family Reaches Eight-Figure Settlement in Anesthesia Malpractice
An eight-figure settlement has been reached in the medical practice case brought forth by family members of comedienne Joan Rivers against Yorkville Endoscopy in New York. Rivers was undergoing a routine throat operation at...