Hospital slip-and-fall accidents
A New Yorker who slips and falls in a hospital may end up suffering bruises, broken bones and other injuries. Hospital slip-and-fall accidents may fall under medical malpractice in certain cases, while in others, they may be able to proceed under a theory of premises liability.
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia are Paralytic Injuries that could Result from Medical Malpractice
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
Prescription Drug Malpractice Infers Failure of Healthcare Provider to Extend Competent Care
Medical malpractice in hospitals and healthcare facilities happens more frequently than you might imagine. A malpractice may occur in the form of failure to diagnose a specific condition, delay in diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and failure to provide appropriate medical attention, improper administration of drugs, equipment failure, and several other ways.
Bed Sore Negligence is an Avoidable Life-Threatening Condition
Bed sores, also referred to as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, comprise an area of damaged skin that turns into an open wound. They tend to develop faster than the time they take to heal, especially in the case of diabetics. They are painful, debilitating, and have fatal consequences if not treated on time. Bed sores occur in different levels of severity, according to which their stage is graded:
Hysterectomy Errors can Cause Lifelong Suffering and Financial Loss to a Patient
A hysterectomy is performed to remove a woman’s uterus, and may involve the removal of other reproductive organs too. Hysterectomy is done for various reasons that include:
Improper Use of Forceps during Delivery can Cause Fatal Injuries to a Baby
What are Forceps
A Bowel Obstruction if not Treated Immediately can Cause Critical Complications or May Turn Fatal
Bowel Obstruction – Occurrence and Causes
Trauma in a Gastric Bypass Surgery due to Medical Negligence
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Bone Cancer when Misdiagnosed can Lead to Amputation of Limb or Death
Bone Cancer
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Misdiagnosis can have Terrible Results
Guillain-Barre Syndrome or GBS