Category: Medical Malpractice

When we talk about holding people liable when they harm other people, we often talk about “negligence.” The injury victim needs to prove that the at-fault party was negligent, meaning they didn’t take reasonable care to prevent harm. In a…

Cerebral palsy is a congenital disorder (a medical condition that is present at or before birth) that affects muscle tone, posture, and movement. However, while cerebral palsy affects the body, it’s actually a result of brain damage, causing the brain…

The headline is dismaying: “Hospitals know how to protect mothers. They just aren’t doing it.” The premise of the 5,000-word USA Today report is stunning: “The vast majority of women in America give birth without incident. But each year, more than 50,000…

While eating right, getting plenty of exercise, and avoiding unhealthy behaviors can go a long way towards maintaining your good health, many of us still require prescription medications for the treatment of temporary illnesses and permanent, chronic conditions. The right…

During surgery and other invasive medical procedures, patients are often administered anesthesia. This is a vital part of the process, as anesthesia will help to dramatically reduce a patient’s pain. However, it is important to note that anesthesia is a…

  Medical malpractice occurs in hospitals, medical centers and clinics across the nation every day. It also occurs in Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals– and just as frequently. In fact, a recent study shows that the VA has paid out an…

An Army veteran who suffered brain damage and the amputation of his leg after a routine procedure at a VA Medical Center in St. Louis was awarded $8.3 million in federal court, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported recently. This case…

Medical malpractice is a terrible experience for both doctors and patients. But while nobody wants to go through this ordeal, it is actually more common than many realize. According to a report published by BMJ Open, researchers at the Royal College…