Category: Medical Malpractice

Before undergoing a medical procedure, patients are often asked to sign a form warning them about the risk of infection. However, patients who develop a serious infection because of the negligence of a health care provider or institution may have the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Knowing the facts about infections and medical[…]

Current estimates suggest that there are more than 120 millions adults living with high blood pressure in the United States. High blood pressure (or hypertension) comes with a slew of unique risk factors and potential medical complications, such as heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure can develop with little-to-no symptoms, which is why it[…]

Medical mistakes are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Researchers estimate that avoidable diagnostic and treatment errors cause as many as 251,000 deaths every year. While there are numerous factors that contribute to preventable medical mistakes, burnout is near the top of the list. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians[…]

Misdiagnosis of a medical condition is all too common in the United States. Because many cancers are much easier to cure when they are detected early, a cancer misdiagnosis may result in delayed treatment, causing serious injury or death. Individuals harmed by a cancer misdiagnosis can sue for medical malpractice and seek damages for medical[…]

Over the years, numerous studies have reported on the rate of medical misdiagnoses throughout the United States. Some reports suggest that misdiagnosis rates fluctuate between 5% and 15%. According to a Johns Hopkins study, diagnostic errors account for the largest fraction of medical malpractice claims, the largest payouts against healthcare providers, and the highest level[…]