“Never events” are medical mistakes that should never happen, period. They are not accepted risks. They are not rare complications that are sometimes unavoidable. They are flat-out mistakes that are entirely preventable. And yet, in a study published in 2012, researchers estimated that over 4,000 surgical never event claims are filed in the U.S. each […]
Anesthesia Error
Anesthesia error is one of the greatest fears for surgical patients. It is rare, but it can turn a routine procedure into a deadly one, or cause life-changing complications. Anytime that anesthesia is used, there is some risk, even if it is just a local anesthesia. However, medical error is not an accepted risk of […]
Understanding Cancer Misdiagnosis
Today, it seems like cancer is all around us. And since we’re still learning about this mysterious disease, it appears as if every product carries with it certain cancer-related risks. Of course, not everything causes cancer. Certain habits, environmental conditions and consumer products are riskier than others. For instance, tobacco should be avoided at […]
Birth Injury
Birth injuries include injuries to the baby or the mother that occur during pregnancy, delivery, or shortly after birth. Although we’ve come a long way in preventing injuries and death in both mothers and babies, pregnancy and childbirth still carry significant risks. Birth injuries aren’t always preventable. Hopefully, one day they will be. However, […]
Dental Malpractice
Dental malpractice is a form of medical malpractice. The consequences can be serious and life-long. Chronic pain, disfigurement, and serious health problems such as malnutrition, are just some of the consequences of dental malpractice. If you have been harmed by dental malpractice, and experienced medical malpractice lawyer can help you recover the compensation that you […]