Every day, millions of people put their very lives in the hands of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, but these people who have chosen a career caring for others are human and will make mistakes. In an ideal world, no doctor, nurse, or medical provider of any kind would ever make a mistake, and […]
Understaffed Hospitals May See More Infections
It’s not terribly surprising that understaffed hospitals have been linked to infections more often than adequately staffed hospitals. Understaffed hospitals are a real problem because not only are these facilities less likely to provide adequate care to their patients or to keep the facilities clean and sanitized which means they are more likely to be […]
Wrongful Death Suit Against a Healthcare Provider
If someone you love died during or after receiving medical treatment from a healthcare provider, you may have a wrongful death claim on your hands. What’s important to know about wrongful death lawsuits is that they are not criminal in nature. In other words, you’re not bringing criminal charges against the person you feel is […]
Can Birth Trauma Lead to Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that affects the brain and causes motor deficiency. “Cerebral” refers to the part of the body affected, and “palsy” refers to paralysis, as there an area in the cerebrum that’s dormant or paralyzed, which leads to either partial or complete muscle paralysis. The brain damage usually happens before, during, […]
Do You Have a Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Case?
Childbirth is supposed to be the most joyful time in a family’s life, but when things go wrong, this day of bliss can turn into one of horror quickly. Even though childbirth is a natural occurrence that many women experience at least once in their life, it’s a complicated process and one which requires a […]