Medical Lawsuits Archives - Page 5 of 6

November 30, 2015

Yet Another Case of a Medical Instrument Left Inside a Patient

When we check into a hospital or healthcare clinic for a surgery of any kind, we are putting our trust in the surgical staff and doctors. Undergoing a surgery can be an intimidating and scary experience, regardless of what type...

September 25, 2015

Concerns Over Contaminated Medical Scopes on the Rise

Just last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to doctors and all healthcare professionals that bronchoscopes may transmit infections among patients when not cleaned properly. This is just the latest in a series of alerts that...

May 14, 2015

Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical errors are listed as the third-leading cause of death in the United States. A recent study uncovered that the number of patients who die from preventable medical errors is between 210,000 and 400,000 each year. These are both shocking...

May 8, 2015

Takeda Settles Lawsuit in Diabetes Case

Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. recently announced that it would agree to pay $2.37 billion in order to resolve lawsuits over its diabetes medication, Actos. People throughout the country have been contacting lawyers and suing Takeda for hiding the fact that...

April 27, 2015

Are Hospitals Focusing on Patient Satisfaction, Instead of Wellness?

Patient satisfaction is a key component to how high a hospital or medical office is rated, but at what cost? First implemented in October 2012, the Affordable Care Act included a policy that stated 1 percent of total Medicare reimbursements...

February 13, 2015

Common Types of Birth Injuries

While some birth injuries occur as the result of unavoidable complications, many are caused by the negligence or misjudgment of medical professionals. If you have recently given birth and your child has sustained a serious injury during the birthing process...

January 26, 2015

Top Reasons to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

If you are like many people, you may think you have a medical malpractice lawsuit if you have been injured or become ill due to a mistake made by your doctor. While this is true in many cases, it is...

December 26, 2014

Is Hospital Technology to Blame for the Texas Ebola Crisis?

At this point, Americans are well aware of the shocking story of Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian man who entered America infected with the Ebola virus, and tragically later died while in care of the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. While...

October 22, 2014

Study Finds that Limiting Malpractice Claims Doesn’t Reduce Healthcare Costs

It is often claimed that fear of medical malpractice litigation raises medical costs. The logic underlying this argument is that doctors order unnecessary tests or procedures simply to protect themselves in the event of a lawsuit. These pointless and legally-motivated...

September 23, 2014

Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

Do you have a loved one currently residing in a nursing home or assisted living facility? Today many families rely on the services of these specialized senior residences to care for their elderly relatives who can no longer maintain completely...

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