Birth injuries take place every day in the United States. While some are the result of unavoidable circumstances or underlying health conditions, others happen due to medical negligence.Medical professionals are expected to provide the best care possible. It's...
Month: March 2020
Malpractice and negligence: Know what it takes to make a case
When you're hurt as a patient who was relying on medical care provided by a professional, you may not be sure what to do. On one hand, if the injury was caused by negligence or malpractice, you can usually pursue a claim. On the other, you need to be cautious and...
Overcrowding lowers quality of care for ER patients
The Institute of Medicine recently reported on the problem of overcrowding in emergency rooms across the U.S. Overcrowding, the report said, is lowering the quality of care for emergency room (ER) patients and even increasing mortality rates.Michigan residents should...
Service members earn right to file medical malpractice claims
A Green Beret who survived being shot by an Iraqi sniper in 2004 was the inspiration behind a provision that allows military members, for the first time ever, to file claims against the U.S. military over medical malpractice in military clinics and hospitals.Sgt. 1st...
Misdiagnosis is leading cause of pediatric malpractice claims
A recent study shows one-third to nearly half of all medical malpractice cases for children are related to diagnosis-related errors. The survey by The Doctors Company shows while the types of claims tend to change over time, infants under age 1 experience the most...