Category: Medical Malpractice
Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers: The Dark Side of Opioid Pain Killers
Just because one gets a doctor’s prescription for opioid painkillers does not mean they are immune to the health risks that accompany taking these drugs. Opioids are a class of drugs that include legal drugs like oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine, as well as illegal drugs like heroin. Unfortunately, legal or not, opioids can be extremely addictive[…]
Recommendations for Making Hospitals Safer
Recently, we wrote an article that detailed how human and medical errors – in hospital and doctor’s office settings – are the third leading cause of death in the United States each and every year. It is a frightening but true fact that hospitals – the places that we go to maintain and improve our[…]
Third Leading Cause of Death in the US: Medical Errors
Every year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases data and information that pertains to causes of death in the medical field. A recent study published by the BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal, shows the serious limitations and consequences behind how medical deaths are classified and how, although medical errors[…]
Consumer Reports Investigates Doctors
Most people would want to know if their doctor has a history of negligence, carelessness, drug use, or sexual misconduct. However, according to a recent Consumer Reports investigation, the American Medical Association (AMA) and state medical boards have made it difficult for patients to access this information. Nationwide, thousands of doctors (many of whom are[…]
Doctor’s Struggle to Diagnose Strokes due to Differential Symptoms
We know that many of our clients and their family members have suffered from a stroke; therefore, we thought it worth sharing this medical information. Of course, if you have any medical questions or concerns, it is important to consult directly with a healthcare professional. While it may not be common knowledge, there are actually[…]