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Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional breaches their duty of care, neglecting to provide adequate care to the patient or providing substandard treatment, resulting in injury, harm, or death to a person. According to the National Library of Medicine (NIH), 75% of medical negligence claims involve surgery, making surgical negligence the most common medical…

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), millions of people in the USA have been suffering from Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), which have become widespread over the past several years. These infections are often spread by improper cleaning and unsterilized medical equipment. Let’s explore key ways unsterilized medical equipment causes infections, provide examples of infections,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has many potential benefits, along with risks. One area where artificial intelligence is already having a positive effect is in the practice of medicine. AI is helping physicians have a better bedside manner with their patients, providing better documentation, recommending optimal medical staff levels, and even drafting readable medical notes. AI’s ability…

Patients have the right to understand the benefits and risks of every type of surgery they may need. Hospitals and surgeons should anticipate the likely complications that may occur – and be ready to handle those emergencies quickly and competently. Sometimes, patients will know within a few hours or days that something went wrong during…

Patients place their trust in their doctors and hospitals – so it can be hard to tell when doctors commit medical mistakes that justify filing a medical malpractice claim. Many parts of your medical care are so standard that failing to provide this care may be medical malpractice. If your surgery or treatment does not…

Patients can suffer injuries or die when hospitals fail to act competently. Competency involves anticipating health dangers, providing quality staff and equipment, and fully monitoring the care of everyone in the hospital for emergency care, scheduled surgeries, or other reasons. Our medical malpractice lawyers work with hospital administrators, physicians, and other medical experts to show…

Every parent wants their newborn to be healthy and happy. Prospective parents have the right to expect that their OBGYNs and other medical providers will provide competent care during their child’s pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-delivery. Competent care means anticipating the health risks to both the newborn and the mother and knowing how to respond…

The New York Times recently published an informative article about MASLD, or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. The article centers around one woman’s diagnosis (and eventual death) from MASLD. We thought it was important for our readers to know more about this disease, and why it seems to take so much time to diagnose. From…

Individuals may need to go to the hospital for injuries and illnesses at some point. These hospital visits could be for fractured bones, nausea, fevers, concussions, surgeries, pain, and other sudden and severe situations that arise. However, the unfortunate reality is that when you visit the hospital for any reason, you are in close quarters…

When an individual does not feel well and decides to visit a doctor, they usually trust and depend on that doctor to correctly and promptly provide a diagnosis and successfully treat them for their condition. As patients, we should be able to expect as much from our providers. These professionals must go through years of…

Although sepsis is a dangerous and deadly condition that is known to emerge quickly and suddenly, it is almost always preventable with proper care and treatment. If you or a loved one developed or were diagnosed with sepsis while in or shortly after leaving the hospital, you may be eligible to file a medical malpractice…

As telemedicine reshapes the landscape of healthcare delivery, it brings with it a new set of challenges and potential legal implications. The fusion of technology and healthcare, while offering unprecedented accessibility and convenience, also introduces unique risks, particularly in the territory of medical malpractice. Can a telemedicine provider be sued for medical malpractice? Yes, a…

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to deliver the standard of care expected in the medical community, leading to injury, harm, or death of a patient. Medical malpractice can lead to paralysis when a healthcare provider’s negligence or error causes significant harm to the patient’s spinal cord or nervous system. Here are some…

In Washington, D.C., the impact of a doctor’s apology on a medical malpractice claim can depend on specific legal provisions and the nature of the apology. Washington, D.C. has laws in place that address the use of apologies in medical malpractice cases. According to Washington D.C. law, statements or gestures made by a healthcare provider…

People suffer serious injury or die because of medical errors every day. Healthcare providers, including doctors, dentists, nurses, and other medical staff, must be held accountable for injuries to patients due to medical malpractice or negligence. The medical malpractice lawsuit process exists to compensate injured patients for their losses. What constitutes medical malpractice in Washington,…

Amazon might be efficient at delivering packages, but the company’s approach to health care appears to be endangering patients’ health. Internal documents leaked to the Washington Post indicate that care has suffered for elderly patients of One Medical, the primary care service Amazon acquired in 2022. Since taking over the service, Amazon has been routing…

Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, where a mother’s uterus and placenta nourish the developing fetus with oxygen and nutrients. Ideally, the placenta should attach to the uterus during pregnancy so that these essential life requirements can pass without harm to the mother or child. However, the medical team caring for the mother and child must…

Cerebral palsy (CP), often caused by medical malpractice during birth, affects the brain and the nervous system of newborns, persisting throughout their lifetime. This condition often requires extensive physical and emotional therapy. As newborns and adults with CP age, various complications may arise, necessitating extensive and costly medical care. It is crucial for families to consult…

The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released new guidelines concerning mammograms – most specifically, that women should start breast cancer screenings at age 40. States Wanda Nicholson, MD, MPH, MBA, and USPSTF Chair: More women in their 40s have been getting breast cancer, with rates increasing about 2% each year. By starting to…

Doctors spend several years training for their medical specialty, meaning patients trust and depend on them to make the right decisions regarding their health. However, discharging patients too soon is a common mistake made by doctors, which can also be considered medical malpractice. Whether you travel to a top-ranking medical facility in Washington, DC for…

Complications during labor and delivery can arise at any time, affecting both the mother and the baby. One of the most serious complications that may occur is a pulmonary embolism, which can cause life-long problems or even death. It is usually the medical provider’s responsibility to detect, diagnose, and treat pulmonary embolisms as quickly as…

Suing a hospital for medical malpractice can be very difficult in Washington, D.C. These types of lawsuits usually involve complicated facts, details, and legal issues, which must all be addressed appropriately. In addition, hospitals and their insurance companies are known to put up a fierce defense, often resulting in lengthy and drawn-out trials. However, with…

Most people believe that the earlier cancer is diagnosed, the earlier treatment can begin, which is generally a win-win situation. However, some experts say aggressive treatment of breast cancer in women over 75 might not necessarily be the right option. According to a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, “[o]verdiagnosis is increasingly…