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Diabetes and Malpractice in CT

August 17, 2015

The American Diabetes Association reports that diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. Over 23 million Americans have the condition, and...

The Difference Between Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

August 12, 2015

The most common types of medical malpractice, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, account for approximately 40 percent of all malpractice cases. Unfortunately, both forms of diagnosis...

Blood Transfusions: Errors and Complications

August 7, 2015

Blood transfusions are extremely important, and potentially life-saving medical procedures. Though not highly common, transfusion errors can have fatal consequences. A recent study tracking hospital...

Understanding Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

August 5, 2015

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a condition caused by certain medications that affects the skin and mucous membranes. Its severity ranges from flu-like symptoms in the...

What Five Elements Need to be Present in a Medical Malpractice Case?

July 29, 2015

Many forms of negligence exist under the umbrella of medical malpractice. Medication errors, misdiagnosis, and surgical errors are all examples of malpractice that stems from...

What You Should Know Before Filing a Medical Malpractice Suit

July 27, 2015

Over $3 billion of medical malpractice compensation was claimed in 2012 alone, with the number of malpractice cases increasing each year. The Journal of the...

Should Aging Doctors Be Given Competency Tests?

July 24, 2015

A great deal of research has been done on medical malpractice, which can come in a variety of forms. While different factors contribute to malpractice...

Is Your Child’s Cerebral Palsy a Result of Medical Negligence?

July 22, 2015

Cerebral palsy affects nearly 500,000 children in the United States every year. The condition can be mild or severe, and it may impact a person’s...

July 20, 2015

A well-known risk involved with any medical surgery is the potential for complications caused by adverse reactions to anesthesia. The Journal of Healthcare Risk Management...

Most Common Missed Diagnoses – Cancer and Heart Attacks

July 17, 2015

The majority of medical malpractice claims are missed diagnoses. For some patients, failure to diagnose a condition that has no long-lasting negative effect is often...