NOT ALL NEGATIVE MEDICAL EVENTS ARE MALPRACTICE
When you go see the doctor, it’s important to remember that negative outcomes are possible. In some cases, there are simply risks to different types of surgery, for example. Or there are diseases that doctors can treat, but there’s absolutely no guarantee that they can cure them. People sometimes assume that a doctor’s failure to cure […]
PREVALENCE OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Medical malpractice is a type of personal injury that can dramatically affect someone’s life with a severe injury or lead to death. This type of personal injury can range from a mistake when prescribing a medication to severe negligence, which can include forgetting steps in surgery and even operating on the wrong patient. A medical […]
PARENTS SEEK MILLIONS IN MALPRACTICE LAWSUIT
On August 19, 2015, a malpractice lawsuit was filed with the United States District Court in the District of Puerto Rico against the hospital and the doctors who delivered and cared for a Texas, baby boy. The parents of the baby claim the medical staff breached numerous standards of care that caused permanent brain damage […]
NEWLY FOUND SIDE EFFECTS OF PAINKILLERS
A Danish research team has created an overview of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), which are most commonly prescribed to treat pain, fevers, and inflammation. Their research concluded that common painkillers are far more dangerous than previously believed, especially for the heart. In small doses, people use NSAIDs as over-the-counter medications to treat minor aches, and […]
NEW VEHICLE CHECK LIST – MARYLAND
With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, car dealerships are advertising huge sales in honor of the much anticipated holiday. If this is your first car or you haven’t replaced your old one in a while, you may not be aware of the necessary documents and safety tips. Before going off on a long-distance trip with […]
NAVIGATING NEGLIGENCE: HERE’S HOW TO IDENTIFY A NEGLIGENT DRIVER CASE
Motor vehicle accidents happen, but not all car and truck accidents are of a balanced cause. Driver negligence actually causes many of them. Not sure what driver negligence is or what type of driving falls into this category? The lawyers at Spector Injury & Accident Lawyers have come up with common traits of driver negligence […]
ACTICE DURING THE HOLIDAYSMEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND MALPR
The holidays are an extremely busy time in most people’s lives. From traveling to extreme weather conditions to cooking up homemade meals for the family, accidents are bound to happen. Accident statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that in 2018, between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, over 1,000 driving fatalities […]
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CAPS
Medical malpractice involves a healthcare provider being negligent or allowing an accident that goes against the standard practices of a particular procedure or operation. To have a successful medical malpractice suit, the patient needs to be able to prove that the healthcare provider’s actions caused injury. The doctor or nurse’s insurance representative and the victim’s […]
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BILL FAILS TO PASS
This past week there was a bill up for a vote in the Indiana Senate that aimed to reform the existing medical malpractice law. The bill was going to raise the amount someone can collect for a single malpractice incident in Indiana. The current limit is set at $1.25 million, which was set in 1999. […]
MEDICAL ERRORS LEADING TO PATIENT INJURIES AND DAMAGES
When a patient seeks care from a medical provider or facility, they trust it with their health and safety. As a patient, you expect that you will receive high-quality of care and that your provider will treat your safety as a top priority. However, if you experience a medical error during this process, you may […]