Healthcare professionals work tirelessly to diagnose and treat illnesses properly, aiming to improve the lives of many patients. Unfortunately, complications and human error can happen. When these mistakes cross the line into negligence and cause a patient harm, it...
Medical And Professional Malpractice
Why you need an expert witness for a medical malpractice claim
When you need medical care, you place your trust and health in the hands of your doctor and other health care professionals. Unfortunately, if that trust breaks due to medical negligence, you may be worse off than when you initially came to them for their medical...
Do doctors actually lose items inside patients during surgery?
Surgical procedures are massively invasive. Doctors physically cut into someone's body to repair damage, remove items or install an implant of some sort. The process would be incredibly painful without anesthesia, so the patient is usually unconscious. Doctors...
Why does medical malpractice continue to happen today?
Medical malpractice is an issue of grave concern that demands rigorous examination and inspection. It is now one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and Ohio is not immune to this serious problem. Professional misconduct and negligence can result in...
Are the new nursing home staffing requirements enough?
Nursing homes have a long history of staff understaffing and mediocre quality of care. The government has proposed new minimum standards to address the issue. However, the director of public policy at National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care says the new...
3 ways that diagnostic errors put patients at risk
The very first step in treating a medical condition is accurately diagnosing it. Even though the internet can help someone create a shortlist of potential explanations for their current symptoms, the careful review of a licensed medical professional is almost always...
How can concurrent surgeries endanger patients?
Patients trust their surgeons to perform surgical procedures with undivided attention. After all, having their bodies cut open is a matter of life and death. So, the prevalence of “concurrent or simultaneous surgeries” taking the spotlight in recent years raises...
How does vicarious liability apply to medical malpractice?
If you’re considering taking legal action, you may have heard the term “vicarious liability.” This typically involves a party’s indirect responsibility for causing someone’s harm. It falls under something called the respondeat superior doctrine, which means “let the...
The standard of care in a medical malpractice lawsuit
Negligence is the primary precursor to most personal injury claims. It is an individual’s lack of due prudence when fulfilling their duty. Every human being should behave with a reasonable amount of care every day of their lives to avoid accidents and preventable...
The importance of informed consent
You own your body. Before anyone can do anything to your body, they need your consent. The same applies to any doctor you may consult with about your health, as they will be affecting your body in a major way. Even though doctors intend to help you, you must know...