Did you know that medication errors are the most common medical mistakes that occur in hospitals? Studies indicate that 400,000 preventable drug-related injuries occur each year in hospitals and another ...

Hospitals like to project an image as high-tech, well-oiled machines that provide efficient care to every patient, every time. As patients, or potential patients, we want to believe this impression, ...

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other healthcare professional causes harm by not providing adequate care. This may include misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a condition, neglecting to follow ...

Informed consent is an important component to the doctor-patient relationship. Before providing treatment to a patient, a physician must ensure that a patient is made aware of all the risks ...

Many people believe bed rails are a responsible and necessary safety measure in hospitals and nursing homes. They think bed rails on hospital beds serve the same safety function as ...

When you file a medical malpractice claim, you must participate in the discovery phase in which both sides construct their case. This is when details are evaluated, witnesses are deposed, ...

Car accidents, chemical burns, and medical malpractice such as surgical burns can all cause disfigurement and give rise to a medical malpractice lawsuit. Other causes may include: plastic surgery mistakes; ...

As millions of people invest in aesthetic enhancements via cosmetic (plastic) surgery, countless medical errors occur as a result of untrained or reckless doctors trying to cash in on the ...

PTSD is a mental condition that can occur after a traumatic event, leaving the patient depressed, anxious, angry, and sad. If your healthcare professional diagnoses you with PTSD after a ...

A medical malpractice case usually begins when a patient feels that he or she did not receive the care he or she should have been given. In some cases, a ...