The American Association for Justice (AAJ) has published a comprehensive review of medical malpractice myths perpetuated in the United States. Unfortunately, these myths misinform lawmakers and deter victims from bringing legitimate lawsuits after suffering harm....
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Four Tips for Choosing the Right OB/GYN
How Do I Choose a Good Gynecologist? Childbirth is supposed to be a joyful time for parents. Pre-natal care has come a long way in the last 150 years, but pregnancy and birth can still be very dangerous. Obstetricians have not just one life in their hands, but two....
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Plastic Surgery Malpractice
Choosing the Right Cosmetic Surgeon Since most plastic surgery procedures are paid for out of pocket, many doctors have expanded their practices to include plastic surgery, despite not having specialized in the field. Sadly, this has lead to a rise in plastic surgery...
Off-Label Promotion of Drugs Can be Dangerous
What Is Off-Label Promotion? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives official approval to a pharmaceutical product based on convincing scientific evidence proving it has benefits. Drug marketing is also strictly regulated so companies do not make biased or...
Rampant Misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Understanding the Problem Older Americans Face When Seeking a Diagnosis for Alzheimer's Not all memory loss in older adults is Alzheimer’s. Until recently only an autopsy could reveal whether the decedent was suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia or some other...
Everything You Should Know Before Starting a New Medication
Questions You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Ask Your Doctor If you’re starting a new medication, you’re not alone. About 66% of American adults take at least one daily pill, and just over 50% take multiple medications every day. If your doctor ever wants to start you...
What You Need to Know About Never Events
When a doctor makes an error, the consequences can be life-changing. Nowhere is this more accurate than when it comes to “serious reportable events” (also called never events). These are examples of medical malpractice so severe that they should never...
How Common Are Anesthetic Errors?
“Going under” can be nerve-wracking. When the doctor administers anesthetic, you have to trust that they’ll do everything right and that you’ll wake up, safely, in a few hours. Unfortunately, doctors and anesthesiologists self-report thousands of sedative mistakes...
The Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice
Each year, tens of thousands of Americans seeking medical treatment are hospitalized or suffer other serious injuries due to medical negligence. Preventing these incidents starts by understanding the early warning signs of medical malpractice and knowing which...
The Four D’s of Medical Malpractice
When pursuing a medical malpractice claim, there are certain factors you and your attorney need to demonstrate to make a successful case. Typically, there are four crucial elements which we call “The Four D’s of Medical Malpractice.” Here’s how it works. What Are the...