Blog: Medical Malpractice

Parents contend hospital negligent in causing son’s birth injury

Oct 9, 2013

When most Ohio residents think about the act of having a baby, images of a woman baring down in a hospital room typically come to mind. Increasingly, however, Cesarian births are becoming more routine. While C-sections may be more common nowadays, the procedure is still considered a major surgery and there are known and potential complications associated with a C-section that may adversely impact the health and wellbeing of both mother and child. For these...

$2.4M settlement awarded in hospital negligence case

Oct 3, 2013

Those individuals who go into the medical profession, must often wear many hats. This is particularly true of doctors who are often called upon to be investigators, scientists, counselors and consolers. Above all, however, doctors are expected to draw upon their knowledge and experience to properly diagnose medical conditions and treat patients accordingly. A man was recently awarded a $2.4 million dollar settlement related to a medical malpractice lawsuit he filed related to the misdiagnosis...

Appeal of $10M Pennsylvania medical malpractice verdict denied

Sep 27, 2013

Doctors throughout he nation make medical mistakes more than anyone likely wants to think about. These medical mistakes make take many forms including misdiagnoses. While often the condition a doctor fails to diagnose is more serious than what the patient actually has, medical malpractice lawsuits also can arise in situations where a doctor diagnoses a patient with a medical condition more serious than what they really have. As is the case with all medical malpractice...

Concerns raised over use of medical robotic technology

Sep 27, 2013

Technological advances have greatly improved the ease and quality of many Americans' lives. This is especially true within the medical field where the use of technology and medical devices has helped save millions of lives. While there is little doubt that the medical field has benefitted greatly from modern devices and equipment, questions have been raised about the safety of some of these devices. Of particular concern is the use of robotic equipment in surgical...

Man sues after living with HIV misdiagnosis for nine years

Sep 25, 2013

Thirty years ago, an individual diagnosed as having the human immunodeficiency virus was doomed to death. HIV is the virus which causes an individual to develop acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS. During the 1980s and 1990s, millions of people around the world contracted the deadly virus and subsequently died from complications related to AIDS. Nine years ago, a 34-year-old man was told by his doctor that he was HIV positive. Since that time, the now...

New study reports medical malpractice deaths as high as 440,000 per year

Sep 23, 2013

Each time a new study is published about the severity and consistency of medical mistakes, the kind that injure or kill patients, the numbers seem to worsen. A 1999 report titled "To Err is Human," published by the Institute of Medicine, suggested that nearly 100,000 people die annually due to medical malpractice. Initially, that number was the subject of great debate, but today most health care professionals agree and some think the number is actually...

At least one case of hepatitis C linked to dentist office

Sep 21, 2013

It is fair to say that there is a certain level of trust that residents of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania place with doctors and other medical providers when they seek assistance for medical conditions. Dentists are included in this group. There are many different types of injuries someone might suffer at the hands of a medical professional including the spread of disease. One that is currently in the news is hepatitis C. A dentist in another state...

Doctor’s ordering of test results in man’s paralysis injury

Sep 20, 2013

When a medical emergency presents, doctors and surgeons are often called upon to make decisions that may ultimately impact whether a patient lives or dies. Despite working under extreme conditions, emergency department doctors are highly trained and experienced professionals who must rely upon their skills and judgement to ensure for the best possible outcome with regard to a patient's health and wellbeing. A man and his wife were recently awarded a settlement in the amount...

Hospitals ultimately responsible for accuracy of EHRs

Sep 18, 2013

In previous years, hospitals often relied upon handwritten charts while tracking and treating patients. Under a recent federal mandate, however, hospitals are now required to chart patients via electronic means. Today, electronic health records are used to store and track a patient's health-related information as well as recommend and administer appropriate treatments and prescription medications. While the use of EHRs is often credited with improving efficiency and preventing medical errors, new information coming out of...

Widow awarded $10.8M after wife’s death from routine procedure

Sep 14, 2013

Cases in which medical errors result in a patient’s death are among some of the most troubling and tragic. This is especially true when the individual impacted is young and has young children. A jury recently awarded the widow of a 34-year-old woman who died as a result of a medical error more than $10.8 million. Suffering negative side effects associated with bronchitis, the woman went to the doctor to find relief. Upon administering tests,...