What Are Some Common Dental Malpractice Settlement Amounts?

When you pay a visit to the dentist’s office, you trust that the care you receive will help rather than harm you. Unfortunately, dental professionals sometimes make mistakes that cause serious and lasting injuries. If that has happened to you, one of the first questions on your mind is probably how much your case might… read more

What Are the 4 Ds of Medical Negligence?

Medical malpractice cases are often built around four legal elements that must be proven before a healthcare provider can be held liable for a patient’s injuries. These elements are commonly known as the 4 Ds of medical negligence: duty, deviation (or dereliction), direct causation, and damages. Understanding these requirements can help patients better understand how… read more

Can I Sue if I’ve Been Diagnosed with Squamous Cell Skin Cancer Late?

A delayed diagnosis of squamous cell skin cancer may allow you to file a medical malpractice lawsuit if a healthcare provider’s negligence caused you harm. However, a late diagnosis alone does not prove malpractice. You generally must show that a qualified provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that the delay made… read more

IV Infiltration Can Cause Nerve Damage, Burns, or Amputation

One of the most common medical procedures performed in the world is peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulation – or inserting an IV. Over one billion peripheral IVs are inserted into patients around the world every year. The process may seem like nothing more than inserting a needle connected to a small, thin plastic tube into the… read more

Has Your Mirena IUD Moved?

A Mirena IUD can move from its intended position inside the uterus. It may shift, become partially or completely expelled, or, in uncommon cases, perforate the uterine wall and move outside the uterine cavity. A displaced Mirena may cause pain, unusual bleeding, or reduced contraceptive protection. If you believe your IUD has moved, seek medical… read more

The Most Common Medical Errors

Medical errors can lead to allegations of medical negligence and medical malpractice. Sadly, when doctors and medical providers make mistakes, it can result in injuries and harm.  Some sources believe that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America, resulting in an estimated 440,000 deaths per year.  Eight of the Most Common… read more

What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence

Finding out that your doctor or medical provider made a mistake or error that caused you harm can be devastating. You trust your healthcare providers and expect them to provide adequate care. Whether you are seeking medical treatment for a specific condition or are going in for an annual physical, you deserve competent, skilled treatment… read more

Can I Seek Compensation for Emotional Distress Caused by a Doctor?

If you sustained injuries because of a doctor’s medical negligence or medical errors, you could sue the doctor for medical malpractice. In your lawsuit, you can demand compensation for the injuries and damages caused by medical malpractice.  Examples of the types of damages in a medical malpractice claim include: The types of damages and the… read more

Causes and Symptoms of Caput Succedaneum

Many different injuries can impact newborns. Pregnancy alone is fraught with potential ailments, and the birthing process can be traumatic for both mother and baby.  One of the birth injuries you should be aware of as an expecting parent or new mother or father is caput succedaneum. This relatively harmless and common condition is caused… read more

Causes and Symptoms of Cephalohematoma

While the birth of a baby is always a joyous occasion, it can be heart-wrenching for parents to learn that their baby has suffered a birth injury as a result of negligence.  In cases of cephalohematoma, that can be exactly what happened. Cephalohematoma is a pooling of blood beneath the scalp. It occurs during the… read more