Medical malpractice continues to be a concern throughout our region and the rest of this nation. Many people die as a result of medical negligence when their deaths could have been prevented. This is why every July the National Medical Malpractice Advocacy Association (NMMAA) promotes National Medical Malpractice Awareness Month. Our law firm also wants to help raise awareness for…
If you have a child who was just diagnosed with cerebral palsy, then you are most likely trying to wrap your head around your new reality. Often, parents who have just learned of their child’s diagnosis typically want to find out what steps they should take next. Taking the First Step Cerebral palsy is often caused when medical malpractice cuts…
It is common sense that people need adequate sleep to function, let alone examine patients, perform medical procedures, and prescribe medications. But did you know that many medical professionals are sleep deprived? Shockingly, many doctors and other medical professionals haven’t gotten enough sleep in order to perform their jobs accurately and safely. What’s even more troubling is that a new…
Someone who undergoes surgery is usually aware that there are risks associated with the procedure and that a positive outcome cannot be guaranteed. However, no one wants to believe that they may be harmed during surgery because an anesthesiologist is not paying attention or a surgeon makes a mistake. While medical negligence only occurs in a small percentage of surgeries,…
It is well known that some medications have side effects that can cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and other adverse symptoms. This is why doctors have to be careful when prescribing medications to patients and check if the drug will interact with a patient’s current medications. And while some doctors do their due diligence, others hand out multiple prescriptions at a…
Patients go to their doctors when they don’t feel well or when something is wrong, trusting their doctors will diagnose their conditions and help them get better. Often, medical tests are necessary for thorough diagnosis. However, sometimes doctors fail to order imaging tests, blood work, or other diagnostic tests when they should have. When needed tests are left undone, a…
When you’ve been taken advantage of, lied to by, neglected by, or otherwise injured by a medical professional, not only are you physically harmed but your faith and trust are affected. Depending on the situation, you may also be psychologically and emotionally devastated by the incident. Your entire future could be affected as the result of one person’s negligence, and…
From the moment a patient is diagnosed with a health condition at a hospital, the attending physician and team generally start planning the patient’s discharge. They make their best predictions for discharging a patient once they know the patient’s course of treatment. In most cases, their predictions are correct as they balance a patient’s medical condition with an average recovery…
We use our eyes every waking minute. Thy make us aware of our surroundings and giving us the information we need to stay safe. That is why our vision is one of the most important things we value in our everyday lives. Without proper vision, we cannot fully connect to the world around us, work, or even enjoy life to…
Having dental work done isn’t as feared as it once was due to better technologies and medications, but many people still dread going to the dentist—and rightfully so. Tooth extractions, fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, implants, braces and any type of oral surgery is often associated with pain, and pain is the main reason why people want to avoid the…