Medical Malpractice

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…

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…

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…

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…

An IVF mix up in California recently made headlines, illustrating the devastating fallout that can occur when human error and science collide. Although these incidents are rare, when they do occur, families are torn apart. In vitro fertilization (IVF) helps couples with fertility issues conceive their own children, an expensive and physically arduous process. When…

Medical malpractice is a serious issue that impacts many people throughout Maryland every year. Claims against doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals for their negligence can lead to you receiving compensation for your injuries. There are many different circumstances that can lead to a medical malpractice claim, including the improper administration of medication, wrong-site surgeries,…

The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit healthcare watchdog group that grades more than 2,700 hospitals twice a year. The hospitals receive a letter grade from A to F based on their ability to protect patients from avoidable errors, accidents, or injuries. Maryland’s hospitals scored pretty well this round, though a high score does not indicate…