Unfortunately, the nursing home experiences many unspeakable cases of abuse that go unheard. Even when a resident complains, the nursing home fails to respond, or they take days or weeks to respond. You can feel your heartbreaking knowing that someone you love experienced abuse at the hands of an authority who had a responsibility to… Read more
When a baby is born, it is supposed to be a happy occasion. However, while most births go as planned, others go terribly wrong. Unfortunately, most of these situations are due to the negligence of doctors and other healthcare professionals, and the results can be devastating to both the infant and its parents. In many… Read more
Arizona Medical Malpractice Lawyer Gastric bypass surgery can have many benefits. People typically lose weight and improve their health. Elective procedures like gastric bypass surgery may also cause problems for a patient. If you suspect that the doctor did a poor job during the surgical procedure, then you may be able to build a court… Read more
It’s not just doctors and hospitals that get sued for medical malpractice. Dentists get sued for malpractice too. Lawsuits against them proceed under the same rules as cases against doctors. That means cases against dentists, orthodontists, periodontists and other dental professionals are governed by Arizona’s medical malpractice laws. Common Dental Treatment Errors When you receive… Read more
People seek medical help because they have an ailment or condition that requires treatment. When those providing the care are negligent in their responsibilities, the impact on patients can be significant. If you believe that the practice or facility providing you with care has failed in some manner, you may have the grounds for filing… Read more
According to the most recent U.S. census, over 40 million people in the United States are over 65 years of age. The number of people in this age category has only grown larger since the 2010 census because Baby Boomers continue to arrive in their golden years. Unfortunately, a shocking number of older Americans suffer… Read more
Medical malpractice is a broad category of tort law that applies to physician error, negligence, or failures to act. While malpractice comes in many forms, four types are more common: misdiagnosis, birth-related injuries, medication errors, and surgical errors. Per Becker’s Hospital Review, a total of 12,142 malpractice payouts occurred in the United States totaling $3.6… Read more
Medical malpractice is considered the third leading cause of death in the United States, which is disturbing and outright scary for patients seeking medical treatment. From medical errors that lead to a patient having the wrong body part amputated to unexpected and deadly infections, the number of medical errors in the United States is increasing…. Read more
If you are wondering when you should hire a lawyer, it’s probably because something tragic has recently happened to you. Whether you were involved in a car accident, exposed to toxic chemicals, or even when an insurance company is refusing to pay the amount you are asking for, hiring a lawyer may be on your… Read more
When people visit their doctor, they expect them to be thorough in going over their medical history and also finding out any information about other conditions they have. A doctor needs to be sure they find out everything about their patient’s health before they write them a prescription, especially one that is known to interact… Read more