When is a poor outcome considered medical malpractice?
Medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States, with reports indicating that 250,000 or more patients die each year from preventable medical errors, and hundreds of thousands more suffer injuries and catastrophic harm from medical negligence. If ...
Surgical errors are one of the leading forms of medical malpractice
When surgical errors occur, the results may be catastrophic, leading to a life time of pain, potential disability, decrease cognitive and/or physical ...
Statistics show that preventable medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for hundreds of thousands of ...
Medical Misdiagnoses May Lead to Catastrophic Harm
The first step to ensuring you receive proper medical attention with the best likelihood of a good outcome is getting an accurate diagnosis. Whether ...
Is a doctor patient relationship required to assert a claim for medical malpractice?
If you visit a health care professional, such as a nurse, doctor or other medical staff, and they fail to act within the requisite standard of care, ...