A diagnosis of cancer used to be equivalent to a death sentence. While it is still terrifying to hear, today a timely diagnosis can save your life. Many types of cancer respond well to treatment when they are caught in ...
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Anesthesia-related Medical Malpractice
Going under general anesthesia is what many of us fear most when anticipating surgery. That fear tends more of an emotional, non-specific fear, not particularly tied to the inherent risks involved. Countless surgeries are performed everyday using anesthesia with no ...
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Wrongful Death as a Result of Medical Malpractice
Losing a loved one for any reason is painful and often devastating to families. When medical malpractice is the cause, you also have the pain of knowing that it could have been avoided. Adding insult to injury, you may be ...
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Medical Misdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose
Medical misdiagnoses, failure to diagnose or a delayed diagnosis are some of the most prominent allegations in medical malpractice cases. Misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, or a delayed diagnosis often results in a delay of the proper treatment, the wrong treatment, ...
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Patient Dumping Practices
“Patient dumping” refers to the practice of discharging or transferring a medically unstable patient for financial reasons. It is a practice of treating paying patients and leaving those unable to pay to government programs or charitable organizations to deal with. ...
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Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice
A wrongful death claim asserts a person has died due to the negligence or actions of another, and the victim’s survivors are entitled to compensation as a result of the death.
One of the most common causes of wrongful death ...
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Dental Malpractice
For many, going to the dentist is an unpleasant experience. From fillings and root canals to oral surgeries, dentists tend to have a bad rap. And while, generally speaking, people most often visit dentists for routine procedures, things can go ...
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Emergency Room Errors
Working in an emergency room is no walk in the park. The emergency room is, by nature, a chaotic, stressful, antagonizing and emotional place to be. The staff who work there are dedicated individuals who must assess and treat a ...
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Settling Versus Going to Trial. What Factors are Considered?
On August 8, 2008, the New York Times published an article about the differences between settling and taking a case to trial. In special conjunction with victims of accidents and medical malpractice, the author of the article said in ...
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Why do You Need a Medical Malpractice Attorney?
When dealing with a medical malpractice suit, it is important to understand that every case is unique. A medical malpractice attorney can help you sort through the ins and outs of the legal system.
If a hospital offers you a ...
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