Recent Posts in
Medical Malpractice Category

What Is Medical Malpractice?

April 2, 2020

What is medical malpractice? You might think it’s any mistake a medical professional makes, but there are actually four legal elements that are applied and have to be ...

Orthopedic Negligence: Doctors Lapse in Detecting Orthopedic Injuries

November 27, 2017

Orthopedic injuries are those involving the bone, joints, muscles, tendon, and other soft tissues throughout the body. They are among the most common types of personal ...

Study Reveals Doctors Hide Medical Negligence from Patients

October 16, 2017

We visit our doctor’s office for treatment when suffering an injury, illness, or chronic medical condition. Based on their training and experience, we tend to take it for ...

Cancer Symptoms Doctors Often Overlook

July 6, 2017

Advances in medicine mean that getting a cancer diagnosis is not the death sentence it was even 20 years ago. A key element in survival rates, however, is an early diagnosis. ...

Avoiding Hospital Accidents & Injuries

June 22, 2017

Going to the hospital used to involve a stay of several days up to several weeks, but these days the aim is to release patients as soon as possible. While some of this is due ...

Questions to Ask Before Undergoing Surgery

May 22, 2017

Errors made during inpatient or outpatient surgical procedures can result in serious and potentially life complications for patients. While filing a medical malpractice ...

Hospital Negligence: Hospital Water Supplies Could Make You Sick

May 4, 2017

Hospital care plays a significant role in many medical malpractice cases. Problems can arise due to surgical mistakes, medication errors, and lack of sanitation in hospital ...

Pros and Cons of Visiting a Retail Store Medical Clinic

April 20, 2017

In South Carolina, CVS, Walgreens, and a select few Walmart locations make medical clinics available to customers, offering immediate treatment on a walk-in basis for less ...

Cancer Diagnosis Delays Continue to Increase in U.S.

March 30, 2017

Cancer is one of the most dangerous and potentially deadly diseases around the world. Many of us know at least one friend or family member who has been affected. While public ...

5 Things to Know Before Visiting the Emergency Room

March 9, 2017

When a sudden emergency illness or injury arises, our local hospital emergency room is there to provide the care we need. While the doctors, nurses, and other staff members ...