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Patient Safety Awareness Week

Published: Feb 6, 2019 Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has named March 10-16, 2019 as Patient Safety Awareness Week. The annual initiative fosters heightened communication around topics related to consumer safety, awareness, and education. A significant aspect of this platform centers around discussions regarding medical errors and malpractice,...

Rock Star’s Family Sues for Malpractice

Published: Jan 16, 2019 Medical Malpractice

The family of deceased Soundgarden singer and songwriter Chris Cornell is suing his former physician for allegedly over-prescribing medication. Cornell’s family is asserting that a high amount of Ativan led to his death. The lawsuit names his physician and staff members, and was filed...

Can I Sue a Medical Student for Malpractice?

Published: Jul 20, 2018 Medical Malpractice

Medical students are required to have a certain amount of real hospital experience before they can graduate. As patients, we certainly want our doctors-in-training to have some practice before they are licensed. But what happens if they make a serious mistake? Is there such...

What You Need to Know About Your Medical Malpractice Case

Published: Apr 15, 2018 Medical Malpractice

When a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional violates the recognized standard of care when treating a patient, this breach is referred to as medical malpractice. Errors committed by medical personnel, however unintentional, can result in serious injury or even death. The standard...