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 […]
Category: Medical Negligence Compensation
Medical Malpractice Claims; Only the Researched Survive
From the perspective of medical doctors, the current model of medical malpractice is not sustainable. Medical malpractice claims are rising. This current trend leads to higher costs for medical practitioners in attorney fees and insurance, contributes to the stress of the practice of medicine, and sometimes dissuades the best and brightest doctors from entering higher […]
What You Need To Know About Medical Malpractice
(US law) Considering that 195,000 people are killed on average every year in the U.S. because of medical malpractice means that it’s not as uncommon as people think. You hope doctors, nurses and other medical professionals know what they are doing in the moment, but they have lapses in thought and knowledge at times and […]
Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis? Get Legal Help
One of the most common forms of cancer affecting women around the world is breast cancer; in rare cases, it affects men, as well. In any of the incidents where you or any of your loved ones have been suffering from breast cancer and the doctors fail to diagnose it or misdiagnose it, there are […]
What To Do If You Think Your Psychiatrist Is Guilty Of Malpractice
All psychiatrists have a duty to care for their patients and protect them from harm. Psychiatric malpractice is very different from traditional medicine malpractices because it often deals with people who are mentally ill or unstable. If you suspect that your psychiatrist is guilty of malpractice, read the information below. What Constitutes as Malpractice? Many […]
Zoloft Pregnancy Risks and Birth Defects
Zoloft is not all that it’s cracked up to be. An antidepressant drug made to treat a number of psychological disorders, Zoloft has received a lot of bad press for its various side effects. These side effects include pregnancy risks and birth defects. Here are just some of the Zoloft pregnancy risks and birth defects […]
Recall for Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
There is an increasing risk for patients who have been fitted with a metal-on-metal hip implant, with recent orthopedic studies finding that 1 to 3 percent of patients need additional surgery to help with the pain and severe disability they feel after their metal-on-metal hip is implanted. It has gotten so bad that the Mayo […]
Making a Personal Injury Claim for Medical Negligence by Yourself
Post regarding making a personal injury claim for medical negligence by yourself and the challenges you should consider. Being injured by or whilst in the care of a healthcare provider can be very unpleasant. You may be overcome with feelings of helplessness and anger. These are common and to be expected, especially if the injury […]
Statistics of Birth Defects Caused by Medication the Mother Took During Pregnancy
A birth defect is when a baby is born with a physical, mental, structural or biochemical abnormality. Birth defects can be caused for a variety of reasons, including the mother’s exposure to certain chemicals, genetic reasons, or hormonal reasons. However, a very serious and little known reason for birth defects can be the medication a […]
Most Common Wrongful Death Accidents
According to prominent legal reference source Duhaime.org, wrongful death suits are filed by the entitled legal survivors of an individual who has died due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another. The suit aims to compensate the victim’s surviving family and/or spouse for the death, and usually includes some type of compensation associated with the […]