The emergency room is often the first line of defense for patients with severe injuries or life-threatening medical conditions. Yet many individuals experience long emergency room wait times that can compromise patient care and, in some circumstances…
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When your newborn is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you place enormous trust in doctors, nurses, and therapists, and expect they will provide the care necessary to help your baby survive and thrive. When that trust is broken and…
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During labor and delivery, you put your trust in your medical team to monitor you and your baby, and respond appropriately to any signs of distress. However, when your baby’s heart rate drops, questions can arise about whether your doctor is acting…
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To wake up during surgery can be one of the most terrifying experiences a person has during their lifetime. Referred to as “anesthesia awareness,” this occurs when a patient becomes conscious during sedation. Although this does not always give ri…
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Septal infarcts are among the most frequently misdiagnosed types of myocardial infarction. This type of misdiagnosis can occur when a medical professional fails to meet the accepted standard of care, and such failure causes preventable harm to the pa…
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When you visit the doctor, you trust that they will listen to your concerns and act in your best interests. However, doctors may sometimes be dismissive of your complaints or fail to provide an adequate assessment. Self-advocating can help ensure tha…
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You may be wondering what type of lawyer you need if you have been harmed by a doctor’s negligence. In such cases, it’s important to understand the difference between a medical malpractice lawyer vs. a personal injury lawyer. Although medical mal…
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Amputation is one of the most traumatic injuries a person can suffer due to improper medical care. While some amputations are a last resort as a lifesaving procedure, others are the result of malpractice committed by a doctor, surgeon, or other medic…
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If you’ve ever been treated for a medical condition in a hospital, you know that almost all treatment involves some kind of risk of complications. Some potential risks are unavoidable, and worth taking for the benefit the treatment is likely to pro…
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It’s something of a paradox: the majority of people who have a viable medical malpractice claim never file one. That might seem unfathomable for someone on the outside: if someone caused you a serious injury, why on earth wouldn’t you seek compen…
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