Category Archives: Blog Medical Malpractice
Florida Man Gets Surgery Performed On Wrong Testicle
Nobody wants to have surgery done on the wrong body part—especially the wrong testicle. Unfortunately, this was the case for a Florida man, whose urologist removed his right testicle instead of the left one. The urologist was ordered by the Department of Health to pay a $2,500 fine for the medical malpractice. The board… Read More
Common Causes Of Medical Malpractice
You may expect top-notch medical care when you see a doctor, and while many medical providers are excellent at what they do, they all make mistakes. Doctors are human, just like the rest of us. Sometimes they are too busy or not trained enough to thoroughly evaluate a patient, causing serious injuries, a worsened… Read More
Medical Malpractice Can Cause Cerebral Palsy
An unlimited number and type of birth injuries can occur as a result of a delivery room doctor’s carelessness or negligence. One of the most common birth injuries is cerebral palsy. According to United Cerebral Palsy, an estimated 764,000 children and adults have some form of cerebral palsy, and nearly 8,000 newborns are diagnosed… Read More
How Does Medical Malpractice Cause Birth Injuries?
Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of joy for soon-to-be parents, and most expectant mothers and fathers anticipate their child will be born healthy and without complications. While many children are, unfortunately some children are born with avoidable birth injuries. According to reports, approximately 7 in every 1,000 children born in the United… Read More
Local Med Mal Attorney Explains Hip Replacement Complications And Lawsuits
Hip replacement surgeries have become so popular that most of us probably know someone who has undergone the procedure. In fact, the New York Times claims that approximately 250,000 hip replacement surgeries are annually performed in the United States alone. As a medical malpractice attorney, I have recently, however, seen a new trend that… Read More
