Medical

With four years of medical school and a minimum of three years of hands-on training in residency, all boarded physicians are highly educated professionals with a deep knowledge of the human body and its systems. However, accidents happen. When they do, the outcome can be disastrous, turning a routine procedure into a nightmare for patients […]

Patients deserve to remain safe throughout their medical care experience. Unfortunately, patients sometimes suffer harm at the hands of the medical staff members who are supposed to care for them. Hospitals, medical facilities and surgical centers should have clear guidelines in place to prevent issues. However, numerous types of surgical errors can occur, many of […]

Medical errors cause a surprisingly high number of deaths each year in the United States and an even greater number of permanent disabilities. Many patients seek pain and suffering compensation through the courts when they, or a loved one, has been harmed at the hands of medical professionals. Understand what’s involved in and what to […]

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional’s actions fall below accepted standards, causing harm to a patient. Understanding common types can help individuals recognize when a preventable error may have contributed to an injury or worsening condition. Issues can arise in diagnosis, treatment, medication management, surgical procedures, or follow-up care. Awareness of how mistakes occur […]

Filing a medical malpractice suit against a physician or health care provider of any sort is a complicated task and one that definitely requires the assistance of an experienced attorney. Each state has unique requirements attached to medical malpractice lawsuits, with a lot of technical hoops to jump through. Understand the basics of medical malpractice […]

If you have been harmed because your dentist was negligent or because their work didn’t meet the standard of care, you may have been a victim of dental malpractice. Just as doctors are held legally responsible for incidents of medical malpractice, dentists, orthodontists and oral surgeons can be held liable for dental malpractice. Understand what […]

Doctors are humans and therefore capable of making mistakes. Unfortunately, the nature of their job means that errors at work can have severe consequences for patients. Medical malpractice isn’t often discussed, which may give some people the impression that it’s uncommon. In fact, the opposite is true. Understand exactly what medical malpractice is, what the […]

Medicaid is a state-federal health insurance program for those in need. The program offers coverage to eligible citizens who meet the income and asset limits set by federal and state governments for individuals in need. Medicaid coverage varies somewhat between states, as do co-payment and other requirements, though all programs have similar minimum levels of care […]