Fighting For Justice And Your Best Interests
It’s likely not reassuring to any potential patient to learn that a private equity firm has purchased a nearby hospital. This has been a trend in the past couple of decades as many hospitals have struggled financially. After all, a private equity firm’s main goal is...
Cerebral palsy is a condition often caused by a lack of oxygen to a child’s brain during birth. For example, perhaps medical professionals made mistakes while assisting with the birth that resulted in oxygen flow being cut off or significantly reduced. If this isn’t...
When patients enter a hospital or other medical facility, they do so for the purpose of receiving the treatment they need. For this to happen, patients must receive an accurate and timely diagnosis. The diagnostic procedure begins from the very first patient/doctor...
Physicians can recommend a variety of different treatments to help patients manage their symptoms and the underlying conditions that cause their health issues. Prescription medication is one of the most popular forms of treatment. A doctor can recommend medication to...
The time after surgery is often difficult for patients. They’re likely in pain and unable to think clearly about what’s happening. They trust that the medical team will care for them properly during this time. Unfortunately, some patients have to deal with errors made...
For parents with a newborn in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), every day is filled with worry. One concern that looms large is necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe condition that affects the intestines of premature infants. This ailment can lead to...
One thing that can sometimes lead to medical malpractice is if a doctor is distracted. This can cause them to overlook key information, not ask the right questions or make other fundamental errors. For instance, a doctor who is distracted may administer a medication...
In childbirth, where joy and anticipation often merge with anxiety, birth injuries are a significant concern that lingers in the background. While childbirth is generally a safe process, there are instances when complications can lead to birth injuries. These injuries...
When a doctor negligently makes a mistake, that misstep may be actionable as a medical malpractice case. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the doctor has done anything intentionally wrong. But they have not upheld the standard of care that a patient should expect...
Going to the hospital can be a daunting experience for patients. They may be concerned about their health condition and how it might progress. Thankfully, doctors are well-trained and usually able to take steps to alleviate the issue. On top of their training,...