Medical Negligence Archives - Page 4 of 6

November 11, 2016

McKinney Doctor Accused of Dealing Drugs, Resulting in Patient Deaths

We are all aware of the dangers of medical malpractice and how this very problem is continuing to grow in the United States, but this recent story out of McKinney takes that to a whole new level. A longtime McKinney...

October 27, 2016

Why Are Falls So Common in Hospitals?

Slips and falls are more common than many people realize, especially in settings that are supposed to be safe and hazard-free, such as hospitals. Hospital falls can happen in the blink of an eye, and they can be absolutely life-changing,...

April 20, 2016

Why Hospital Errors Are So Dangerous – And on the Rise

As we’ve discussed in the past, medical malpractice - and hospital errors, in particular - are a serious and growing problem in the United States. Medical malpractice is in fact the third-leading cause of death in the United States, which...

April 7, 2016

Dental Deaths Are a Growing Problem in the U.S., Especially Texas

According to the Dallas Morning News, a dental patient dies every other day in the United States. If you are shocked by this, you’re not alone. While this is a rough calculation based on data gathered right here in Texas,...

January 22, 2016

The Most Common Types of Nursing Errors

Nursing is one of those fields that requires years of experience and schooling. However, this does not mean that those within the industry are not at risk of making an error from time to time. This is especially true of...

January 15, 2016

Florida Hospitals Putting Thousands at Risk Because of Policy Changing

A recent move by the state of Florida has outraged doctors, nurses, and hospital staff members alike, as it is putting thousands of children with heart defects at risk. According to a recent report, Florida hospitals were affected by a...

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...

September 11, 2015

Fact: Hospital Falls Happen More Often Than You May Think

Going to the hospital can be an overwhelming and scary experience, regardless of the cause. Unfortunately, many who are admitted to the hospital end up injured for a reason other than what they were originally being treated for. In fact,...

August 24, 2015

An Overview of Wrongful Death Claims

Wrongful death is a term that most people are familiar with, but do you know what it actually means? Not only is a wrongful death claim a special kind of personal injury lawsuit, it is one of the most complicated....

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