Common Medical Laboratory Errors to Look Out For
Since doctors rely on lab tests for most of their medical decisions, the reliability of lab test results is critical. Failure to supply accurate and timely lab tests can result in all kinds of serious medical errors, with devastating consequences. A 2023 study on the consequences of medical laboratory errors was published in BMJ Quality…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Pharmacy for Medication Errors?
The short answer is yes, you can sue a pharmacy for medication errors under the right circumstances. Pharmacists are medical professionals who take people’s lives into their hands when they fill a prescription. Sometimes, however, a medication error is the fault of a third party such as a doctor. Below is a description of the…
Read MoreCan You File a Medical Malpractice Claim for Negligent IV Infiltration?
IV infiltration occurs when fluid from an IV leaks into surrounding tissue instead of going into your vein. This can cause swelling, pain, and skin damage at the injection site. In extreme cases, it might even result in death. Since some people have veins that are difficult to locate or access, IV infiltration is a…
Read MoreInternal Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Unsurprisingly, internal injuries are common consequences of motorcycle accidents. They are insidious precisely because of their invisibility–you could be bleeding to death and not even know it. Unfortunately, internal injuries are extremely likely outcomes of motorcycle accidents. Common internal injuries Common internal injuries arising from…
Read MoreHave You Been Misdiagnosed? Here’s What You Need to Know
Misdiagnosis is a bigger problem than you might think. According to a 2023 study published in the BMJ Quality & Safety, nearly 800,000 Americans each year suffer death or permanent disability due to various diagnostic errors including misdiagnosis. That’s more than the population of Seattle. It is for this reason that misdiagnosis is one of…
Read MoreWhat are Infantile Spasms?
Parents always hope their children are healthy at birth. Unfortunately, some babies suffer birth injuries that can affect them anywhere from the short term to the long term. One condition parents should be aware of is infantile spasms. Infantile spasms are a type of epilepsy that affects babies younger than one year old. It’s a…
Read MoreWhat is Medical Gaslighting and How Can You Deal With It?
Medical treatment is a team effort between doctor and patient. If one of these team members becomes ineffective, treatment suffers. In a worst-case scenario, the results can be catastrophic. Medical gaslighting occurs when a doctor dismisses the concerns of their patient, rendering patient input ineffective. If your doctor is gaslighting you, you need to take…
Read MoreBrain Damage at Birth: When Is It Medical Malpractice?
Bringing a baby into the world is supposed to be one of the purest, most unforgettable moments of your life. It’s what so many parents dream about, right? You spend months preparing, imagining that first cry, holding your baby close for the very first time. But for some families, things don’t go the way they…
Read MoreHospital Liability For Employee Negligence in Healthcare
Hospitals are the places we turn to when things go wrong. You’d assume everyone working there, from the nurses to the technicians, is doing their job exactly like they’re supposed to, but things sometimes slip through the cracks. What if the medication you’re given is way off the mark or a test critical to your…
Read MoreWho Can Be Held Liable in Maternity Negligence Cases?
Having a baby is supposed to be a beautiful moment. Something life-changing in the best way possible. But what if it’s not? What if, instead of happiness, you’re left with pain and the huge question of “What went wrong?” Or worse, “Could this have been prevented?” This is where maternity negligence cases come into play.…
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