A nursing home is traditionally defined as a private institution that provides health care and residential accommodations for those who suffer from chronic health conditions. While individuals of any age may seek care in a nursing home, the elderly are most likely to reside in these facilities. Most nursing homes in the United States are […]
Category: Clinical Medical Negligence
Hospital Patients Are Dying From Preventable Blood Clots
Concerns have been raised about the number of people dying in hospital due to preventable blood clots. The issue was first raised in 2005 when a report found some 25,000 people died annually as a result of a preventable clot. The problem was recently highlighted once again, this time by the Welsh Assembly’s health committee […]
Why Are Class-Action Lawsuits About Drugs So Common?
If you have watched more than two hours of nighttime television in the past three years you have undoubtedly seen the advertisements sponsored by some a law firm urging viewers to file a claim for “compensation” under the terms of settlement in some class action lawsuit if they have used some prescription drug or other […]
How to Identify Meningitis
By definition, meningitis is when the lining around the spinal cord and brain becomes inflamed as a result of the spread of infection. The swelling that occurs with this inflammation is the trigger for the notable signs and symptoms of meningitis. Early diagnosis and treatment of meningitis can avoid the onset of serious and lasting […]
Florida Teen Found Guilty of Impersonating a Physician Assistant
On Thursday, August 30, a Florida jury found Matthew Scheidt, 18, guilty of practicing medicine without a license and impersonating a physician assistant. Hospital-Issued Badge Identified Scheidt as Physician Assistant In August 2011, Scheidt posed as a medical professional at the Osceola Regional Medical Center for more than a week. According to Scheidt, he was […]
Deadly Medicine: Pharmaceutical Lawsuits
There is no question that medical advances over the past century have saved millions of lives. New drugs used to be released on a far less common basis than they are today and usually only after stringent approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It now seems, however, that a new drug is hitting […]
Largest Product Liability Award in New Hampshire History Upheld on Appeal
In Bartlett v. Mutual Pharmaceutical Co.,Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit held that generic drug manufacturers cannot rely on federal preemption to shield themselves from products liability claims alleging defective design of generic drugs. I. Facts Karen Bartlett (Bartlett) suffered burns on two-thirds of her body and permanent near-blindness several months […]
Will a medical negligence claim affect my benefits?
Will my benefits be affected? When you first visit a solicitor regarding your medical negligence claim, it will be difficult for them to determine how much compensation you are likely to receive as they have to take into account any social security benefits you may be redeeming, including income Support and sickness benefits. Benefits you […]
What Happens to Doctors Who are Guilty of Medical Malpractice
(US law and generally) When medical malpractice occurs, the patient who was the victim and their family often contemplate whether or not they should hire an attorney. A personal injury lawyer can help advise you about how you should proceed. A medical malpractice case, unlike many other types of personal injury such as a car […]
7 Examples of Medical Negligence
Patients seek medical care to maintain or improve their health, but what happens when a physician makes matters worse? Medical negligence is difficult to prove, requires specialist personal injury lawyers (see our directory) in your corner, and it can become overwhelming to victims who are suffering as a result of the negligence. What is it […]