Medical Malpractice
The Largest Medical Malpractice Verdicts of 2022
Last year we gathered up some of the biggest medical malpractice cases of 2021, and our blog readers found it especially interesting. Now that 2023 is underway, let’s take a look back at 2022’s most noteworthy cases and largest verdicts. Thapa v. St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates: $111 Million The Estate of Nicholas Carusillo v. Metro…
Read MoreIs It Medical Malpractice if My Doctor Is Rude or Disrespectful?
Medical malpractice in Maryland occurs when a doctor does not meet the established standard of care of the medical community. If something minor goes wrong during an office visit, but you do not suffer an injury, you may not be successful in filing a medical malpractice claim. A poor attitude or lack of compassion might…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Nurse for a Medical Error?
For any medical malpractice claim to be successful, you must be able to prove that the medical professional owed you a duty of care, breached that duty of care, and, as a result, you sustained injuries and losses (damages) of that breach. This means that if a nurse’s negligence caused your injuries, you can hold…
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit Against My Chiropractor for Malpractice?
There are many kinds of medical doctors out there – neurologists, oncologists, pediatricians, and so forth. Outside of medical doctors, there are other sorts of healers who treat and tend to the body as well. Chiropractors are specialists who focus on the bones, joints, and muscles of the spine. They work to improve one’s overall…
Read MoreLack of Communication Ends in Unnecessary Amputation
Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee is under fire for allegedly failing to properly inform a deaf patient of his treatment options, which lead to him requiring a partial leg amputation. The incident in question happened in 2017 when the patient went to the hospital after he had fallen and was feeling pain and numbness in…
Read MoreFDA Warns of Problems with Heart Pump; Patients Receive it Anyway
Eight years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found problems and concerns with the HeartWare heart pump. Even with this information, the pump was implanted into patients for years following. The problem was found back in 2014 and a warning letter was sent to the manufacturer by the FDA. However, this did not stop…
Read MoreDo Placebos Really Work?
When it comes to modern medicine, it is common for the use of placebos to be used in pharmaceutical trials. However, should a physician ever prescribe placebos for particular conditions like chronic back pain or depression? This is the current debate among many healthcare professionals. Researchers, in particular, believe that placebos are effective not just…
Read MoreA Few of the Biggest Medical Malpractice Cases of 2021
When we hear the term “medical malpractice,” the assumption we make is that the physician has made a mistake for the first time in his or her career. The reality is that medical malpractice litigation is more common than we believe. The American Medical Association (AMA) reports that there are more than 34 percent of…
Read MoreUniversity of Maryland Medical Systems Discontinues Use of Race-Based Algorithm
Have you ever wondered how two patients with the same condition can receive different forms of treatment? Well, one of the reasons for this phenomenon could be the race-based algorithms that hospitals and emergency rooms use. Race-based algorithms are a technique that the medical community has used for decades to determine what treatment plan the…
Read MoreWhat Is Laboratory Malpractice?
Laboratory personnel have a myriad of responsibilities, from collecting and testing samples to interpreting and recording results. It is the responsibility of the laboratory personnel to administer test results in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner. Failure to do so could result in an act of medical malpractice. Laboratory errors are more common than you…
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