For years, the leading causes of death in the United States have been heart disease, cancer, respiratory illnesses and accidents. Until very recently, the metrics did not include those who perished due to completely preventable causes, such as negligence or other...
Month: July 2016
Parents pursue medical malpractice suit for son’s injuries
When a child falls ill, in most cases, his or her parents immediately rush him or her to a doctor in order to determine the cause. For some children, however, the diagnosis may not be straightforward. In these cases, a pediatrician will often order tests and seek...
Paramedic charged in wrongful death of patient; city pays $1.2 M
When a medical disaster strikes, people count on the care of EMT's and paramedics. These individuals arrive then 911 is called, and they are highly-trained to administer emergency care in high-stress environments. While rare, there are cases in which a paramedic is...
Jury awards $53 million in brain injury medical malpractice suit
It is rare that lawsuits involving well-known academic hospitals and brain injury patients end up in a jury trial. Often, these medical malpractice claims are settled via mediation or in other more private ways before they reach that point. However, a recent verdict...