When it comes to medical treatment, there are no guarantees that the treatment will be successful. In addition, there are disclosed side effects and complications that the patient may experience, or recovery may simply be difficult. So if something went wrong with your medical procedure, how do you prove your […]
Category: Medical Malpractice
Prior to receiving treatment, you may recall having a conversation with your physician about the potential risks and side effects associated with the procedure. You may also recall signing some paperwork. Altogether, this is referred to as obtaining your “informed consent” – you were provided with enough information to make […]
When you talk about medical malpractice, most people immediately think of some kind of surgical error. However, diagnostic errors are one of the most common sources of medical malpractice claims. Failure to make a proper diagnosis can result in delays in treatment – delays that can do serious harm to […]
Emergency rooms provide critical care at a time when patients are suffering from severe, life-threatening medical events. As a result, they are high-pressure, oftentimes chaotic environments where medical professionals must do their best to stabilize a patient’s condition. Unfortunately, mistakes can occur and those mistakes can result in long-term health […]
Cerebral palsy is a very serious medical condition that can require a lifetime of expensive medical care. While many cases of cerebral palsy are due to unavoidable complications during delivery or genetic conditions, some cases are the result of medical malpractice. If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, […]