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Your doctor’s probably high on your list of people you hope “have your back”. Especially when they’re performing a procedure on your back or spine! The spine is a delicate area, and if a doctor isn’t careful, bacteria can get in and cause a dangerous spinal epidural abscess.  In this article, we’ll discuss: What…

When it comes to cancer, making the right diagnosis is often a matter of life and death. The more cancer progresses, the harder it is to treat. This is why cancer misdiagnosis is a serious mistake for a doctor to make–and it could warrant a malpractice lawsuit.  Below, we’ll explain how misdiagnosis of cancer…

When you see a doctor, you expect them to use their knowledge and skills to help you feel better. You’re paying for their services the same way you would pay a painter to paint your house.  But what if you don’t feel better after seeing a doctor? What if you feel worse? Can you…

You went in the hospital doors sick…and came out more sick. What happened? Someone must have made a mistake during your care, and you want to hold them responsible. But you don’t know where to start, so you’re searching for legal advice for medical malpractice.  In this article, we’ll tell you where you can…

It’s infuriating when you contract a service but don’t get what you pay for. You might complain to the company in question. But what about medical services? Can you file a complaint against your doctor for “bad service”? In some cases, you can. It’s called a medical negligence claim. What is Medical Negligence? Who…

If a doctor makes a mistake and injures you, that’s who you should go after with a lawsuit. Right? Not necessarily. Your hospital could also be responsible for the error.  Just like doctors, medical institutions can find themselves in legal hot water. From medication errors to private info leaks, to unfair treatment, let’s uncover…

When your health fails you, you turn to doctors for help. But when doctors fail you, who can you turn to? Look for lawyers specializing in medical malpractice—they’re the kind of attorneys who can help you obtain compensation when you’re injured from a medical mistake.  In 2016, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine said medical…

A prolonged bout of vomiting. Consuming too much alcohol. Running for miles without proper hydration. What do these circumstances have in common? All of them are reasons why someone’s blood sodium levels might sink like a torpedoed ship. The “fix” for low sodium levels is to raise them back up with an intravenous saline…

Imagine waking up from surgery, happy to have a repaired hip—only to find out your surgeon operated on the wrong side. It’s unthinkable, and it almost seems almost impossible. But surgical errors like that happen to thousands of people each year. At least 4,000 in the U.S. each year, to be exact.  Shocking mistakes,…

When sodium levels in the blood get too low, it’s crucial to get them back up so our bodies can function properly. However, negligent sodium adjustment, such as raising sodium levels too quickly, can damage the brain.  So, like adding just the right amount of seasoning to a recipe, doctors have to get sodium…