There has been much in the news about antibiotic resistance. Many of the articles that have been written are full of medical-speak, making it hard to understand exactly what is going on. What we do know is this: Antibiotics have been prescribed at such a high rate that diseases are…
You have been visiting the same doctor for years and have recently found out they were sued. Should you be worried? The answer to that question is not as clear-cut as you may think. In some cases, yes, you have a right to be concerned. In other cases, no. Here…
We’ve all seen the billboards and know the figures: Smoking kills! Drinking and driving kills! While these statements are true, a different threat has been creeping up through the ranks of causes of death: medical errors. Stories are all over the internet of nurses giving wrong drugs to patients or…
As the health of our parents’ declines, we may find ourselves becoming more involved with their care. While doctors certainly make errors on their own, many people confuse medical malpractice with a doctor not having been given enough information with which to do their job. To ensure our parents are…
Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be stressful for you and your family. It is never an easy thing to do, but it is often the best decision for elderly loved ones who can no longer effectively care for themselves. When you are…
Choosing a doctor in today’s wake of medical malpractice claims can be daunting. You want to be sure you are choosing a medical provider who you can develop a lasting relationship with and not have to worry about mistakes or negligence. Knowing whether or not patients have filed claim against…
When you are hurt due to a medical professional’s negligence, you may think that you have an unlimited amount of time to decide to file a personal injury lawsuit. Unfortunately, you are under a false impression. There is a statute of limitations in medical malpractice cases that everyone needs to…
Before a doctor delivers treatment or performs a procedure, you must be permitted to provide informed consent. This means that you have been fully informed of the risks and potential complications surrounding the treatment or procedure, and you elect to move ahead despite those risks. When a medical professional fails…
Medical malpractice seems to be in the news frequently lately. From doctors who remove the wrong ribs to people who have surgery meant for other people, cases of medical malpractice are downright scary. If you want to know the down and dirty of medical malpractice, we have facts that you…
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, or VICP, is a federal program that offers compensation to people who have been injured due to specific childhood vaccines. Those who are eligible for compensation, or their guardians, can forego the court system and go through this process instead. Claims are awarded from…