When medical care is needed, whether at a hospital, clinic, outpatient facility, or nursing home, patients trust that they will receive proper care. Unfortunately, sometimes a patient’s safety is put at risk due to improper care. When steps are missed, equipment is contaminated, or medical negligence occurs at any level, patients can contract an infection. Infections acquired at heath care…
Sepsis is a potentially fatal complication of an infection. If a doctor’s or hospital’s mistake led to an infection that developed into sepsis, you may have a long recovery ahead of you. You may even experience permanent health issues as a result. We discuss the possible long-term effects of sepsis caused by medical malpractice. Although some people make a full…
When a person dies as a result of someone else’s negligence—especially a person who contributes to the family’s bottom line like a bread winner or a stay-at-home mom—just compensation needs to be pursued. When the loss of a family member results in a loss of income or sudden expenses on top of funeral expenses and medical bills, a family can…
When patients undergo a surgical procedure, they know they will likely lose some blood. After all, bleeding is quite normal when a patient has to be cut open. However, surgeons are there to minimize the bleeding and monitor the blood loss. Unfortunately, sometimes medical negligence occurs and too much blood is lost, which can result in adverse health effects for…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an extremely important federal agency that provides regulatory testing research in order to protect the citizens and animals of this country. The agency is responsible for protecting public health by assuring the safety, adequacy, and security of human (and veterinary) drugs, biological products, medical devices, food supply, cosmetics, and radioactive products. It is…
Pills may be small and medication may be easy to swallow, but medicine can be powerful. In fact, when taken incorrectly, medication can actually lead to death. This is why it is critical that doctors are diligent to prescribe the correct medication, nurses and anesthesiologists are careful to administer the right drugs, and pharmacists are thorough when filling prescriptions. When…
People take medications for many reasons. Whether suffering from a chronic health condition or a temporary injury, patients see their doctors and often receive medications to treat their health conditions. Unfortunately, medical professionals can make mistakes involving medications. Whether in an outpatient environment or in a hospital, things can go wrong and patients can suffer the effects of a medication…
People make mistakes every day, and pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are no exception. However, when pharmacy staff make errors, the consequences can be serious, especially if children are involved. Sadly, prescription mistakes made with children’s medications can cause serious injuries and great harm as children are smaller and can only tolerate a certain amount of medication in their bodies—making them…
It’s no secret that a precise diagnosis and quick treatment are critical in eliminating the disabling effects of a heart attack. But sometimes, mistakes can occur and even heart attack warning signs can be overlooked by a physician who is in a rush or due to an overcrowded emergency department and hospital staff who are not properly trained. As a…
Losing a wife, husband, mother, father, child, or other relative as a result of medical negligence is one of the hardest things a person can go through. This is why it is critical that the victim’s family pursues a wrongful death lawsuit in order to collect just compensation for their loss. Although there are many different law firms in Virginia…