In order to help answer questions and increase transparency when medical errors occur, one state has introduced legislation that would allow video and audio recording in operating rooms. Named “Julie’s Law” the law would allow patients to request operations be recorded. The ...
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Blog Posts in 2017
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Medical malpractice lawsuit alleges lack of consent
A recently filed lawsuit examines the lack of consent and medical malpractice during childbirth. The lawsuit asserts that a woman explicitly told her ...
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Class-action lawsuit filed based on hazardous chemical exposure
Recently, a class action lawsuit was filed against 3M manufacturing company asserting that chemicals from their plant leeched into the ground soil, ...
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Does Telemedicine increase your risk of receiving negligent medical care?
The popularity of “telemedicine” or “telehealth”, where you receive a diagnosis or treatment virtually is on the rise. This includes remote patient ...
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Genetic Testing Malpractice Can Lead to Devastating Injuries
Recently, a medical malpractice lawsuit was filed on behalf of a woman who underwent a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy after a nurse practitioner ...
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Capping Non-economic Damages Doesn't Improve Patient Safety
After years of discussion, Congress is moving forward on enacting legislation that seeks to place limits - or caps - on noneconomic damages in medical ...
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What steps do I need to take to bring a birth injury lawsuit?
One of the most devastating types of medical malpractice is when a health care providers’ mistake leads to a birth injury. Some birth injuries may be ...
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Hospital maternity ward shutdown due to medical errors
A recent story out of our nation’s capital exposes the horrific care obstetrics patients received at a Washington D.C. hospital, leading to the ...
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How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
If you obtain medical assistance, and suffer harm as a result, it may be possible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. To determine if you have a ...
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Alleged Pitocin Overdose Leads to Birth Injury
According to legal news, the family of a girl who sustained a brain injury during labor and delivery has reached a $15 million settlement with a local ...
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