Medical Malpractice

Protecting People After A Misdiagnosis The most common cause of medical malpractice claims in the United States is the failure to diagnose a serious or life threatening condition. The conditions often go on to devastating outcomes because of the failure to diagnose and treat the original condition. These cases arise…

Handling Serious Pharmacy Malpractice Injury Cases According to a recent Institute of Medicine study, as many as 1.5 million Americans suffer as a result of pharmacy malpractice and medication errors each year. Pharmacists are essential healthcare professionals who compound and dispense medications and provide counsel to countless patients. Unfortunately, the…

Surgical Errors Can Lead To Injuries And Death Though all surgery involves some degree of risk, all too often permanent injuries result from medical negligence. When you undergo surgery, you have the right to expect your surgeon, anesthesiologist, and other medical professionals to provide the standard of care legally required…

Types Of Medical Malpractice Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are required to meet an accepted “standard of care,” and provide medical treatment in the manner a prudent, similarly-licensed peer would have under the same circumstances. Failure to do so constitutes medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a physician fails…