A couple in Evansville couple is continuing their decade-long legal fight over their claims of medical malpractice in their daughter’s birth that left her a quadriplegic and unable to speak. A Vanderburgh County jury awarded the family $15 million in damages in in 2013 for their lawsuit against a doctor…
A man is suing an Orland Park surgeon for medical malpractice after he allegedly botched a procedure to remove his gallbladder. The plaintiff, Alfred Matthews filed the lawsuit against Dr. James R. O’Donnell and Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation on December 23rd. In the complaint, Matthews states that he had…
When it comes to the things that kill people in the United States, several causes come to mind. Drunk driving, cancer and heart disease tend to top the list in peoples’ minds. What many don’t think about is doctors. Doctors help and heal us, don’t they? In most cases, the answer…
It’s interesting to note that the cumulative spending on malpractice payments against anesthesiologists has fallen dramatically in recent years, from $174.4 million in 2005 to $91.1 million in 2013. This data is part of a new study that was obtained from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The trend today,…
When you go to a doctor’s office with a specific complaint, of course you want to have that condition accurately diagnosed and effectively treated. No one wants an incorrect diagnosis or a treatment that can potentially lead to permanent damage or even further injury. Because of an alleged misdiagnosis, however,…
When someone says “medical malpractice,” what comes to your mind? If you are like most people, your mind immediately jumps to misdiagnosis or even surgical errors. What many people don’t consider is that medication errors comprise a large majority of medical malpractice cases. A study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital,…
Many people wonder if they have the right to sue a doctor for an error due to misconduct or negligence. Every state has its own set of regulations and laws regarding a patient’s ability to file a claim. Understanding the basics of medical malpractice law in New York will help…
In an era where medical malpractice is big news, doctors and other medical professionals are practicing something that has been coined “defensive medicine.” In other words, doctors are taking steps in their practices to reduce their chances of being sued. They may order extra lab tests, ask for additional imaging,…
Fining a new doctor is not something that should be taken lightly. With medical malpractice cases making news weekly, many patients are beginning to understand the importance of vetting a doctor before they entrust that medical professional with their health and wellness. If you are looking for a new doctor,…
When malpractice claims get mixed up with the military, the rules get very tricky. There is a legal concept called the Feres doctrine. This is a doctrine that bars claims against the federal government by members of the military and their families for injuries they receive “incident to military service.”…