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After allegedly discovering a physician left a large portion of fetal remains inside her body during a late-term abortion, a woman has filed a lawsuit against the doctor and the Champaign County facility where the procedure took place. She claims that the physician failed to complete the procedure correctly, perforated...
Background of Transvaginal Mesh Complications Transvaginal mesh is a net-like substance that’s inserted into a patient’s vaginal area to provide support for damaged or weakened tissues inside the body. The mesh is inserted through surgery. Complications from this type of surgery has led to individuals filing a transvaginal mesh lawsuit...
What Are the Responsibilities of a Radiologist? Radiologists are medical doctors who perform diagnostic testing procedures and radiology procedures on patients. According to the American College of Radiologists, medical education and training include at least 13 years of study to receive board certification in the field of radiology. Additionally, continued...
What Are the Types of Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases? Compensatory and punitive damages are the two main types of damages in medical malpractice claims. Compensatory damages further fall into two main categories: economic and non-economic damages. Economic Damages This category covers objective, measurable, and verifiable losses that stem directly...
Understanding the Dangers of Fatigued Doctors When doctors are tired, their cognitive abilities, decision-making skills, and reaction times suffer. Fatigued doctors may misdiagnose conditions, prescribe incorrect medications, fail to order necessary tests, or make surgical errors. These mistakes can have tragic consequences for patients, leading to severe injuries, life-altering complications,...
Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Before making a report, it’s important to understand what qualifies as nursing home abuse or neglect. Abuse and neglect can take many forms, and knowing what to look for will help you take action quickly. Common types of nursing home abuse or...
What Is RSV? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common yet potentially serious respiratory infection. Nearly all children contract RSV by the age of 2. For most, it presents like a cold. In infants, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions, however, RSV can cause life-threatening complications. Common RSV...
Can You Sue for Anesthesia Errors? If an anesthesia error caused you to suffer an injury or the wrongful death of your family member, you may be able to sue for financial compensation. You will need to initiate a medical malpractice claim against a negligent anesthesiologist to recover damages. In...
How to Sue a Hospital for Malpractice The first step to take after you realize malpractice has occurred is to get a lawyer to review your case. This assessment can take time, as lawyers have to gather medical documents and consult witnesses. A lawyer will also work to prove fault...
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