Medical Negligence Archives - Wormington Legal

April 8, 2024

How Can a Wrongful Death Attorney Help

Not only is it a painful and emotional experience to lose a loved one, but the situation is even more challenging when the death was caused by the negligence or reckless acts of another person. You need to prioritize your...

February 27, 2024

Medical Malpractice Suits and Private Equity Shields for Doctors

According to recent data, 9.5% of all annual deaths in the United States occur due to medical errors. With medical malpractice being the leading cause of death in our country, it’s more important than ever for patients to understand their...

June 14, 2023

Understanding Wrongful Death Claims: Seeking Justice for Summer Tragedies

You can file a personal injury lawsuit when you’re injured in an accident. Some accidents don’t just end in injuries. Unfortunately, some become fatal. When these kinds of horrible accidents occur, family members can file wrongful death claims to get...

June 22, 2022

Was a Surgical Sponge or Gauze Left Behind After Surgery? What to Do Next

It’s your worst nightmare to discover that your surgeon left a tool or surgical sponge inside you after closing you up at the end of your surgery. You’ve probably heard horror stories and given it a thought or two before...

August 26, 2021

7 Signs that Something Is Wrong Post-Surgery

When you plan to have surgery, you look forward to the amazing results that the doctor told you to expect. You long to feel that sense of relief when you hear that things have gone well and your surgery is...

January 22, 2021

Examining the Effects of Texas Tort Reform

When people think about common causes of death in the United States, cancer, heart disease, and car accidents are often the first to come to mind. After all, heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death in...

January 3, 2020

Head Cold Costs Insurer a Shocking $25,865

Earlier this fall, 40-year-old Brooklyn resident Alexa Kasdan went to the doctor to get checked out for strep throat. About to leave on vacation, the last thing Kasdan wanted was to deal with a head cold during her trip. She...

November 12, 2019

Sovereign Immunity Causing Roadblock for Victims of Medical Malpractice in Texas

Are you familiar with the term “sovereign immunity” as it relates to filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Texas? As our own Maria Wormington discussed in a recent article, sovereign immunity is creating serious roadblocks for individuals in Texas who...

September 5, 2019

Mentally Disabled Woman “willfully Tortured” By Caretakers

The country is full of facilities designed to care for and treat individuals who cannot properly care for themselves, including nursing homes. Some healthcare facilities specialize in caring for individuals with mental disabilities. Many of the patients are older and...

September 2, 2019

Second Death At West Virginia Va Hospital Ruled As Homicide

Hospitals and medical facilities exist so that the general public has a place they can go for any of their medical emergencies or conditions. In many instances, patients are required to stay in these facilities to receive the treatment they...

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