Category: Failure to Diagnose

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. A Johns Hopkins study found more than 250,000 people in the U.S. die every year from medical mistakes, making it the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Other studies have found the number to be higher than 400,000 deaths…

Loss of Chance Caused by Medical Negligence Loss of chance is a type of medical negligence claim that can be filed when negligent care diminishes or eliminates a patient’s odds for a positive outcome. Instead of filing a claim for physical damages caused by a doctor or other healthcare provider, a loss of chance lawsuit…

Medical malpractice cases occur when a healthcare professional negligently causes an injury, or other damages to a patient, and the patient or their family files a claim. Health records will be referred to in medical malpractice lawsuits in order to determine when and/or why a physician made a choice to diagnose or treat a patient.…

Data shows most kids not screened for developmental delays Early detection is often key when it comes to minimizing the long-term negative impact of a serious medical condition, especially among children. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most kids are not getting the screenings they need to detect developmental delays.…

Head injuries are one of the most vexing concerns for medical care providers and patients alike. Unlike many other types of injury, the long-term effects of head trauma may not manifest for months, or even years after an accident. According to a new study from the New York University Langone School of Medicine, even victims…