Medical malpractice has reached another level this week with reports coming from a Chicago hospital regarding a pulmonologist who allegedly performed unnecessary tracheotomies—procedures to open air passages in the windpipe—according to the Chicago Tribune. The owner, chief financial officer and five physicians of Chicago’s Sacred Heart Hospital are charged with Medicare fraud. The issues is […]
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How to Recognize and Respond To Medical Malpractice
There is an old saying that goes,“If you have your health – you have everything.” Staying healthy takes effort, and every bit of that effort is worthwhile. Part of that effort includes going to a doctor for regular exams or to address a problem. According to the personal injury attorneys at www.virginia-personalinjurylawyer.com, “in general, any […]
Birth Injury Basics: What You Need to Know
Medical malpractice can occur when a medical professional fails to perform his or her duty in the normal standard of care, or is negligent in providing proper care for a patient. Birth injuries that occur because of negligent medical care may result in injury to the baby. If you suspect you or your baby may […]
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 […]