Category: Medical Malpractice

Data from a 2016 analysis by Johns Hopkins University shows 10% of deaths in the United States are caused by preventable medical mistakes. This statistic puts medical negligence as the third leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease and cancer. In an open letter, the researchers from Johns Hopkins urged the Centers…

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…

In medical malpractice lawsuits, expert testimony is vital to both the prosecution and the defense. The scientific facts and medical jargon are typically too difficult to interpret for individuals who don’t work in healthcare. Before a medical expert testifies in a medical malpractice lawsuit, they will examine: Whether the physician being sued acted based on…

Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured as a result of negligence or omission by a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider. The negligence may occur by way of misdiagnosis, misprescription, mistreatment, or health management errors. In order for a damages claim to be considered medical malpractice, the negligence or omission must violate the…

In medical malpractice cases, damages are awarded to patients who incur injuries from negligent acts by doctors. However, some states have caps that limit the amount of money awarded for damages to injured patients. The Croff Case In 2013, a primary care doctor ordered an MRI of 28-year-old Jason Croff’s spine. The MRI  revealed a…

Overturning Oregon’s Physical Impact Rule The Physical Impact Rule “ allows a  plaintiff  to  seek  damages  for  negligently  caused  emotional   distress only if the plaintiff can show some physical impact to himself or herself, thus precluding the claims brought by  plaintiffs  in  this  case.”  This rule was put in place in 1986 after the Saechao…

Advances in Healthcare Technology A wide array of health information technology is used in medicine today and more advances in medical artificial intelligence, including machine-automated algorithms, are currently in development. This will drastically change the medical field in regards to diagnosis, treatment, and record keeping. Machine learning and advances in technology are positioned to make…

Obstetrical Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice happens when a patient is injured by a doctor or healthcare provider through a negligent act or failure to properly treat a condition. Obstetrical malpractice occurs when a physician fails to properly conduct prenatal tests, safely monitor a mother during pregnancy, or properly conduct labor. This type of malpractice can…

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, physician, or other healthcare provider causes an injury to a patient through negligence or omission. Patients or their families can file claims for damages that occurred due to the malpractice. Medical Malpractice Risks Vary By Specialty All physician specialties risk the reality of a medical malpractice claim. However, there…

Serious injuries to infants and mothers may occur as the result of medical errors during labor, delivery, prenatal testing, or neo-natal care. Not only are obstetrical malpractice cases heartbreaking for plaintiffs and their families, they are also extremely complex. In fact, their complexity has influenced obstetrical practice patterns. A Physician’s Risk for Medical Malpractice Claims…