When any of us go to the hospital for a surgical procedure, we place our trust in the doctors and other medical professionals that take care of us. We assume, sometimes, that because they have a lot of knowledge, they are beyond making mistakes. However, that is not...
Medical Malpractice
How common are surgical errors to hospital patients?
When any of us go to the hospital for a surgical procedure, we place our trust in the doctors and other medical professionals that take care of us. We assume, sometimes, that because they have a lot of knowledge, they are beyond making mistakes. However, that is not...
4 ways to get your medical records for a medical malpractice case
Getting your medical records is important when you consider a potential medical malpractice case in California. These records serve as evidence in assessing the quality of care provided by health care professionals. Understanding the methods available for acquiring...
4 alternative resolution methods for medical malpractice disputes
According to Justpoint.com, the United State's court system sees an average of 85,000 medical malpractice lawsuits each year. Only a small percentage of these claims go to court, with the majority using alternative ways to resolve disputes. In the realm of medical...
Causes and consequences of cancer misdiagnosis
Cancer misdiagnosis has far-reaching consequences. There ae many factors contributing to misdiagnosis. Understanding what causes cancer misdiagnosis is important for fostering awareness. So, too, is understanding the consequences of these diagnostic errors. Causes of...
What is California Assembly Bill 35?
When a victim of medical malpractice seeks compensation for their injury or the death of a loved one, California limits the amount of money they can receive for pain and suffering. The problem Until the passing of California Assembly Bill 35 (AB 35) in January of this...
Don’t run out of time to file a medical malpractice lawsuit
You put a lot of faith in the experience and service of your doctor. If they make a mistake that is below the standard of care in your community, you may be adversely affected for life. Medical malpractice by a physician or nurse can turn a routine procedure into a...
What are the standards of care for nursing homes in California?
Many elderly residents of California rely on nursing homes to provide them with the care they need. California has strict licensing and inspection requirements for nursing homes. Each facility must provide a basic level of care to maintain its license and continue its...
What are common misdiagnoses?
When you go to the doctor, you probably have every faith that the physician will diagnose and treat you correctly. Unfortunately, mistakes sometimes happen. While some mistakes may be a legitimate accident, some mistakes occur due to negligence on behalf of the...
EMR error results in lawsuit
Technological progress in recent years has helped contribute to numerous advances in the healthcare industry. Not all of these have focused specifically on medical treatments; indeed, progress on the administrative and analytical fronts has helped to optimize the...
What is a birth injury?
Birth is typically a joyous time, but if any problems occur it can be extremely stressful. In the majority of instances labor goes smoothly, but if a physician or a nurse makes a mistake the consequences can be very severe. Current estimates state that for every 1000...