Category Archives: Medical Negligence

Study: Only 1 in 7 Hospital Medical Errors Are Reported

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

A recently released report by the Office of the Inspector General at the Health and Human Services Agency details how most medical errors that harm Medicare beneficiaries go unreported by hospital staff.  For the report, HHS investigated events including medication … Continue reading →

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Chiropractic Strokes: How a neck manipulation can change your life

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Many people suffering neck and back pain turn to chiropractors for help.  Often, during this treatment, the chiropractor will perform a neck manipulation whereby the patient lies on her back, the chiropractor will pull on the patient’s neck, extending the … Continue reading →

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Preventable Medical Errors- The Sixth Biggest Killer in the United States

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

The American Association for Justice provides invaluable resources on the realities of litigation today.  Below, is an article regarding preventable medical errors: Preventable medical errors kill and seriously injure hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. Any discussion of medical … Continue reading →

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Diabetes Drug Actos Linked to High Risk of Bladder Cancer

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Recent research has linked the diabetes drug Actos to a risk of bladder cancer.  Users may face an increased risk the longer the medication is used.  In August 2011, the FDA approved new warning label information about the potential risk … Continue reading →

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Unraveling the Mystery of the Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, occur in many individuals each year, often because of the negligence of others.  Many TBIs occur because of car accidents and violent work place accidents.  When TBIs occur, it is important to not only select … Continue reading →

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Negligence after the Doctor: Pharmacists’ Errors

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Most people think medical malpractice issues stop with the negligence of a doctor or hospital.  However, medical negligence often can carry over into errors of a pharmacist filling an individual’s prescription.  No one really knows how many patients receive incorrectly … Continue reading →

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Legal News Update

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Happy Friday, readers!  In an effort to keep you abreast of national legal news this is the first installment of what I hope will become a weekly occurrence for Friday posts- the weekly legal news update.  So, lets get to … Continue reading →

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Common accident injuries: The Concussion

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

What causes concussions?  Auto accidents, falls, fights, workplace accidents, and sports injuries.  A concussion is the result of a victim’s brain bouncing forcefully against the skull’s hard interior up receiving a blow to the head.  Impact force and length of … Continue reading →

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Study: Caps on Medical Malpractice Hurt Consumers

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

In a new study by the Conservative leaning Cato Institute, it was concluded that Caps to damages in medical malpractice suits hurt consumers.  The study, released last week found that while “supporters of capping court awards for medical malpractice argue … Continue reading →

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$90 million Charleston Nursing Home Verdict Affirmed

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

In a story reported late on Thursday, October 20, 2011, in the Charleston Gazette, the legal community learned that Kanawha County Judge Paul Zakaib, Jr., affirmed a $90 million verdict against a Charleston area nursing home.  According to the report, … Continue reading →

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