The United States is facing a growing crisis in maternal healthcare. Millions of women, particularly in rural areas, are finding themselves in “maternity care deserts” – areas with no access…
Tag Archives: Misdiagnosis
The Shocking Toll of Diagnostic Errors A new study shows reveals the alarming impact of diagnostic errors in the US healthcare system. Every year, an estimated 371,000 people die and…
Erb’s Palsy affects about one out of every 1,000 babies born in the United States. This injury has an impact not only on the baby, but also the family who,…
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…
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…
Medical experts firmly establish claims for medical bills. These expenses are usually the largest component of the economic damages in a personal injury case, often exceeding $40,000. While the average…
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,…
Most people assume birth injuries are rare because scheduled inductions are well-planned and carefully executed. In most cases, that’s true. But complications arise somewhere in the process about one-tenth of…
Rare and antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections related to tainted eyedrops have caught even the most experienced doctors off-guard. A 72-year-old woman who didn’t wear contacts showed signs of an eye…
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…
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