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. […]
Tag: Medical negligence
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 […]
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 […]
Procedure for Handling Victims Claim Complaints
Victims who have undergone trauma because of any fatal incidents due to the negligence of others, they decide to seek advice of professionals for claiming for financial and health loss. Complaints are expressions of dissatisfaction by clients. Victims does complaints to professionals against their suffering relating to the service and experience the solicitors provide. Based […]
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 […]
Consequences of a Misdiagnosed Stroke
Having a stroke is possibly one of the most dangerous medical events a person can experience. Strokes can be lethal, but they can also lead to a lifetime of difficulty, including paralysis, difficulty with speech and more. While medical science certainly has progressed in its fight to prevent and treat strokes, they unfortunately do still […]
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 […]
Missed Fractures
If you sustain a fracture, it is reasonable to assume that a trip to the hospital is the best course of action. With a quick examination and an x-ray, doctors will diagnose the break and treat it accordingly. The last thing you expect is to leave A&E with an undetected fracture. And while this may […]