Although emergency room doctors and nurses work hard to provide quality healthcare, the chaotic conditions in a busy ER may result in a patient falling through the cracks and receiving substandard care. Knowing what to do when seeking emergency care can help you protect yourself during a stressful time. Know Your Rights Most medical facilities […]

Despite all of the technological advances and oversight in an operating room, errors still occur. If you’ve undergone a surgical procedure and the surgeon or any other medical professional made an error, you have rights. Learn more about what kinds of surgical errors are common and what you can do to get the help you […]

Everyone has different motivations for visiting the doctor. When you need answers regarding your health, you rely on the knowledge and expertise of your treating physician.  Still, medical professionals are human, and mistakes in the medical field are made every day. If a diagnostic error has harmed you, do not hesitate to consult with a […]

In the event of serious injury or illness, certain individuals may be required to stay at the hospital for a prolonged period to receive consistent medical attention. Unfortunately, hospitals are often overcrowded and taxed beyond their means. Because of this, hospital staff are frequently encouraged to discharge patients early. Sadly, patients who are discharged from […]

We trust our doctors and surgeons with our lives, expecting the operation to be completed correctly. However, the unthinkable can happen. Thousands of people are injured by surgical errors each year, and many may not realize that they are eligible to file a malpractice suit to seek compensatory damages. If you or a loved one […]

Modern healthcare treatment often involves numerous professionals collaborating in treating one patient. Each one must follow accepted standards of care while doing their job. Failure to do so puts patients at risk of injury or death and exposes the healthcare professional to medical malpractice liability.  Defining Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice is medical error. But it […]

When you go to the doctor, you place a lot of trust in your healthcare provider, their team, the healthcare where they practice, and the medical industry in general. When something like medical malpractice occurs, victims are often left unsure where to turn for help. It can be difficult to differentiate malpractice from an honest […]