As patients, we put our health and safety in the hands of doctors, nurses, and other health care providers. We trust that they have our best interests at heart and that they are going to provide the best care possible. However, health care providers are also human and capable of making mistakes. Unfortunately, there are » Read More

If a patient dies after receiving medical treatment at a hospital, the surviving family members may wish to file a wrongful death lawsuit if they believe negligence was involved. Depending on the details of the case, the family members may sue the negligent doctor and the hospital. However, that is not always the best course » Read More

When medical malpractice leads to an individual’s injury, illness, or death, it can negatively impact an individual both financially and emotionally. Those who face injury or illness often lose the ability to work, leading to lost wages. This tends to present a financial burden on a family, especially with high medical bills to fix the » Read More

Patients in need of medical intervention should be in a position to fully understand the risks involved before they undergo any procedure or start treatment. Doctors have an obligation to disclose the risks involved with specific treatments and to be sure that the patient understands the risks and agrees that the recommended treatment is the » Read More

Antibiotics are the gold standard for treating various types of viruses, from ear infections and strep throat to meningitis and pneumonia. Oftentimes, patients will feel significantly better after one or two doses of the antibiotic, although it is important to complete the number of doses recommended by the prescribing physician. However, physicians will write prescriptions » Read More

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional provides substandard care to a patient. Unfortunately, substandard care alone does not equate to medical malpractice. The substandard care must put a patient at risk to be considered medical malpractice. This means that a patient who wanted a different medical outcome does not have a medical malpractice claim. » Read More

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. This may be a shocking statistic, but with 250,000 deaths caused by medical errors, only heart disease and cancer cause more deaths in this country. In recent years, weight loss surgery has become increasingly popular for people who struggle to lose weight. » Read More