Medical Malpractice

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects pregnant women and is mainly diagnosed during pregnancy. It is a serious health condition that can lead to complications, including premature birth, stillbirth or increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes...

There’s no question that the U.S. has a disturbingly high rate of infant mortality compared to other industrialized nations. A report from the Commonwealth Fund released earlier this year found that the nation has a higher rate than any of the dozen other...

Imagine being awake and conscious of what the medical team is doing to you during a complicated major surgery. It is the stuff of nightmares and B-quality horror movies, yet it happens more often than medical professionals would like you to know. There is even a term...

It used to be a very rare thing for a patient or their family to hear an apology from a doctor – even when they had clearly made a mistake or been negligent. They’d been taught to fear – and rightfully so – that an apology could be used against them in a malpractice...

We’ve seen multiple instances where nursing homes were woefully unprepared to deal with the effects of weather events on their facilities and their residents. One of these occurred last year during Hurricane Ida. Over 800 residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes...

Medical malpractice is very dangerous for patients. A significant error could lead to serious injuries or death in some cases. It’s not always easy to know when medical malpractice has taken place, but it’s possible to put together the pieces and start a case once you...

Anyone can make an honest mistake, but most of these do not lead to physical harm or death. However, medical malpractice on the part of a healthcare provider can harm you or lead to a loved one’s death. Medical errors are preventable in nearly all situations, which is...

You know something is wrong with you, but it takes a medical doctor to determine the cause of your symptoms. A headache could be a warning sign of a brain tumor, high blood pressure or a stroke. It could also just be a sign of dehydration. You rely on doctors to...

Many people, when they go in to see a doctor and find out that the person is younger than they thought, will make some remark about hoping that they're qualified or that they can do a good job. They may say it in jest, but this is a real concern. People sometimes have...

When you go in to meet with your doctor, you certainly have a right to expect high-caliber medical care. Malpractice, after all, is when that care falls below the accepted levels in the industry. This doesn't mean doctors are perfect, but simply that they have to...