Recent Posts in the Medical Malpractice Category
Atlanta Health Crisis and Pregnancies
Attorneys see malpractice in a variety of contexts. But it is true that Atlanta is seeing more maternal problems related to labor...
Recent Study Reveals Startling Statistics Regarding Misdiagnoses
Johns Hopkins scientists recently published findings from a study looking at how misdiagnoses impact patients and the healthcare system. “Diagnostic error is...
Know the Deadline to File Your Lawsuit!
All states have very specific deadlines for filing personal injury cases in general and medical malpractice lawsuits in particular. These deadlines are...
American Hospitals Failing at Protecting Mothers and Babies During Birth
A recent investigation conducted by USA Today found that hospitals and healthcare providers are failing to follow best safety practices known to...
Black Women are 3 to 4 Times More Likely to Die During Pregnancy or Delivery
While the number of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth has decreased overall, a disproportionate number of black women are dying during...
Study Finds Two Percent of Doctors Account for Forty Percent of Malpractice Claims
The Chicago Tribune wrote about a recent study with some shocking findings. In an article titled, “For Many Doctors Hounded by Medical...
Hospitals Blaming Moms for Childbirth Complications
A recent article in USA Today looked at several cases around the country where mothers suffered devastating injuries, including death, after delivering a...
Never Events Still Happening
The Joint Commission is the organization that accredits and certifies many of the health care organizations and programs in the USA. As...