The duty of care, which is the foundation of an injury claim, is the biggest difference between medical malpractice and negligence. Most property owners, drivers, and other non-professionals have a…
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If the misdiagnosis causes injury, then yes, you can sue a doctor for misdiagnosis. Medical misdiagnosis, mostly negative misdiagnosis, is the leading cause of medical malpractice claims. From a legal…
Prosecutors only pursue criminal charges against negligent doctors in extreme circumstances. Responsibility (liability) is very difficult to prove in criminal court. The burden of proof is beyond any reasonable doubt,…
Mostly because of the mental effects on COVID-19 lockdowns, melatonin poisoning incidents have increased 600 percent. Sales of melatonin, a hormone which regulates the body’s natural sleep cycle, have increased…
In June 2022, a New York judge will rule on a physician’s claims that the federal No Surprises Act denies doctors “the right to bill their patients for the reasonable…
Earlier this month, Erie County Supreme Court Justice Jeanette Ogden rejected a nursing home’s movement to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the estate of a woman who died in care…
Newborns are incredibly vulnerable individuals. Many newborn babies don’t weigh much more than a two-liter bottle of soda. Excessive force on a baby’s arm or head usually causes Erb’s palsy,…
Some people believe that a drug is defective if the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recalls it. Between 2017 and 2019, the FDA recalled about seventy drugs a year. However,…
In order to prevent medical malpractice, it is important for patients and their families to understand examples of medical malpractice. When you know how to spot malpractice, you’re more likely…
Medical malpractice is a serious issue, and one that can result in significant harm to patients. Every year, medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers….