The digital age has made e-mail and texting the preferred method of written communication. However, one area where handwriting has persisted until recently has been for medical prescriptions. This is very unfortunate, since inappropriate directions and sloppy writing has led to what are known in the medical industry as preventable adverse drug events. While some […]
Category: Medical Negligence Compensation
Medical Negligence Scars Hospital Records Leaving Behind Distressing Injuries after Childbirth
Tackling postnatal trauma is itself a challenge for the new mother because of physical and mental complications. According to a birth injury attorney when a stab of pain is added to the already-difficult situation in the form of child birth injury, it takes its toll on the joys of motherhood. Especially, when such injuries have […]
NHS sets aside £17.5 billion for medical negligence claims
After a sharp increase in the number of medical errors, the NHS has set aside £17.5 billion to cover the costs of paying compensation to thousands of people that are set to make clinical negligence claims. A report compiled by MP’s revealed that there has been a surge of 11 per cent in just one […]
Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Yaz Birth Control
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the lungs and can lead to a coma, heart attack, and even death. It is a serious condition and there has been a great deal of focus on the birth control pill Yaz as causing this harmful side effect. There are many Yaz lawsuits being filed across […]
5 Texas Pharmacies with Medical Malpractice Claims Filed Against Them
When you need to have a prescription filled, you might not consider whether the pharmacy you choose is the right one. After all, it’s easy to assume that all pharmacies are essentially the same and that it’s a simple procedure to fill a prescription. Yet there are many things that can go wrong between the […]
Common Causes of Cognitive Disorders
The brain serves as a vital integrating system that interprets, controls, and regulates all functions in the body. As the forte of the Central Nervous System, the brain not only enables mechanical movement, but it’s also responsible for memory storage, intelligence, sensory input (sight, smell, etc.), personality, and behavior. The skull, a protective layer of […]
When Medicines Kill You (Instead of Helping You)
All of us take different kinds of medicines for different purposes. Some take food supplements and multivitamins, while some take maintenance medicines for their high blood pressure, heart problems, lung problems and others. We trust our doctors and take whatever medicine they give us, since we know that they have our best interests in mind. […]
What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You About Wrongful Deaths
Wrongful death occur all too frequently in a variety of ways. Sadly, many of these deaths are preventable and are often caused by the negligence or the reckless behavior of trusted professionals, manufacturers, or individuals. Here are the ways in which wrongful deaths occur: Medical Malpractice: Over 90% of malpractice suits in the United States […]
Hospital Debt: Know Your Rights
Dealing with an unexpected illness or injury can result in a large hospital bill that quickly becomes overwhelming and stressful as you try to focus on your health. Even for those lucky enough to have health insurance, a single night in the hospital will create a burdensome bill with a total reaching in the thousands. […]
X Games Doctor Subject of Medical Malpractice Investigation
Dr. David Chao, the medical director for ESPN’s X Games, has been the subject of a gross negligence and medical malpractice investigation by the Medical Board of California. According to a report in the Aspen Daily News, Chao, a San Diego-based orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, has been a member of the X […]