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Medical mistakes are, unfortunately, very common, particularly in hospitals. However, it is surprisingly rare when a patient knows that a mistake has been made. Diagnosis errors alone account for about 160,000 deaths a year but only 15,000 to 19,000 medical malpractice lawsuits are filed in this country every year. So how do you know…

It is an unfortunate situation, but there are times when serious injuries occur. When they occur to babies, it can lead to a lifetime of financial, physical, and emotional hardship. If you have experienced any kind of medical negligence that has led to a birth injury, you must understand that there are specific rights…

There is nothing worse than watching your child experience pain from a birth injury caused by a doctor’s negligence. Unfortunately, this happens more often than most people want to think and the aftermath is often very difficult. While we must deal with the physical damage that children may deal with, it’s also important to…

When a woman is pregnant, they need to go to a doctor who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. These are often referred to as OB/GYNs. These doctors understand everything about pregnancy, labor, and delivery so the mother has a knowledgeable professional on her side who can put her mind at ease during this process….

An injury is something that nobody wants to experience. It’s even more traumatic and worse when the injury occurs to a newborn baby. Unfortunately, these types of incidents happen far too often and babies are left dealing with a birth injury that can impact their entire lives. As a parent, it’s important for you…

Many individuals are victim to medical malpractice or birth injuries, butthey never do anything about it because they are not sure of what to doit or how to do it. They simply don’t know that they have legaloptions and they may have a case against the negligent party. Before youdismiss the possibility of a…

While many of the medical malpractice cases derive from direct physical actions at the hands of a medical professional, medication errors are a real problem that is experienced by thousands of Americans each year. Unfortunately, this type of error can cause serious problems that can cause harm to any patient who is at risk….

  It’s unfortunate, but there are countless situations in which babies are injured at the hands of a negligent obstetrician or other medical professional. Birth injuries are quite common and there are a number of potential causes. The damages sustained often vary based the exact cause and when the baby sustained the damage. Below,…

One of the errors that can be made by a doctor when treating a patient is a diagnosis mistake. This is a serious problem as patients are expecting their medical professional to inform them of their illness or condition. Patients go into hospitals when they are hurt or dealing with a condition. If they…

In infants, cerebral palsy is the result of a brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or right after birth, when an infant’s brain is most vulnerable. The impact it may have on a child depends on the severity of the injury and where the damage occurred. Some doctors and scientists also…