Medical Negligence Archives - Page 5 of 6

July 29, 2015

Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Only heart disease and cancer cause more fatalities each year. This is perhaps shocking to many, but others...

July 10, 2015

Understanding Medical Malpractice During Childbirth

Childbirth is one of the most incredible experiences a person can be a part of. However, it is also a risky medical procedure that can cause devastating, lasting effects. Unfortunately, the risk of a poor outcome for either the mother...

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...

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...

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...

May 19, 2014

Wormington & Bollinger Launches LamictalLawyer.com to Help Victims of Bad Drugs

The attorneys at Wormington & Bollinger specialize in cases of personal injury and medical negligence. Where these practice areas overlap, Wormington & Bollinger is especially well equipped to help victims pursue justice and find the settlements that are often necessary...

March 26, 2014

New Report Finds 30% of Nursing Home Patients Harmed by Treatment

Recently, the US Department of Health and Human Services came out with a report that investigated issues of medical care in nursing homes. The results were fairly showing - HHS finds that roughly one in three nursing home patients were...

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