According to a recent study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 250,000 lives every year. The study found that medical malpractice is only behind cancer and heart disease as a top cause of death for Americans. Reading this…
In Illinois, there are not enough doctors to go around. For you and millions of other patients, this means that you are facing an increased risk of suffering from malpractice, especially if you are in a rural area of the state. There are a few reasons behind this shortage of physicians, such as the attractive…
A medical malpractice claim is a type of personal injury claim, which means that when a victim suffers because of another party’s negligence, the victim has the right to seek monetary compensation for his or her damages from the negligent party’s insurance provider. This is because by failing to uphold their duty of care, also…
When you are suffering from an injury or a worsened medical condition after suffering from medical malpractice, waiting for justice for your damages can feel like an eternity. You might feel hopeless after your injury and find yourself fretting about how you will cover your expenses and those of your loved ones. This is why…
You might think that medical malpractice and other types of personal injury claims are straightforward and fairly simple. If you are hurt, you can simply file a claim and receive a settlement, right? Wrong. Every type of personal injury claim has unique nuances and medical malpractice claims are no exception. For example, proving your medical…
A medical malpractice claim, like any other type of personal injury claim, needs evidence to be successful. If you cannot prove that negligence occurred and that it caused you to suffer an injury, how can you expect to receive compensation for your damages related to the injury? Simply being injured or ill is not enough…
Sometimes, it is not the physician’s overt negligence that causes his or her patient to suffer, but the drug he or she uses to treat the patient. This can further be broken down into multiple scenarios: The doctor knew the patient’s medical history and current ailment would not be served well by the drug, but…
If you have been injured or you are suffering a stagnant or worsened condition as a result of a healthcare provider’s negligence, you are entitled to file a medical malpractice claim. Below is an outline of what you can expect from the medical malpractice claim process. Hire a Lawyer After you have sought corrective medical…
Today, approximately 1.3 million Americans reside in nursing home facilities. These facilities provide safe environments for adults who cannot safely live on their own. In many facilities, though, residents suffer from neglect. When a nursing home resident is neglected, he or she can suffer physical and mental health problems. Neglect can come in many forms:…
When it comes to birthday gifts or holiday presents, scooters and riding toys are still big hits with children throughout the United States. But research now shows that these toys present many dangers to the kids who enjoy riding them. A study recently published by the medical journal Clinical Pediatrics reports that scooters, tricycles, wagons…