We when we visits our doctors, we trust that they will do all that they can to improve our health. However, no matter how good your doctor’s reputation is, even the best of the best can sometimes make a critical error. But how can you tell if a doctor’s mistake is grounds for legal action? …
Medical Malpractice Claims for a Delayed Diagnosis
A prompt diagnosis is essential when it comes to treating illnesses and disease. When a patient’s diagnosis is delayed, it can lead to devastating medical complications, physical and emotional suffering, and even fatalities. Negligent medical practices are often the cause of a delayed diagnosis. Proper healthcare necessitates that doctors conduct necessary research, order essential tests, …
A Closer Look at CTE Brain Injuries
In recent years, the dangers of football have come to light, particularly the condition known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, which develops as a result of repeated hits to the head. It might seem like common sense to expect that a sport in which players frequently jolt and hit their heads would inflict a …
Nursing Home Staffing: Factors That Affect Resident Care
How can you tell if a nursing home is “understaffed,” and how could this affect your loved one’s care? Below, we look at the statistics and factors connected to nursing home understaffing, as well as the related consequences. Number of Residents The number of residents at a facility can impact the level of care provided. …
12 Nursing Home Issues You Need to Know About
Making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is never an easy one. As the one responsible, you must weigh the advantages and disadvantages and ask yourself the tough questions before making a decision. While nursing homes can provide full-time care, structured schedules, and expert medical attention, there’s always the fear …
How Maryland’s Statute of Limitations Could Affect Your Personal Injury Case
Every state has what is known as a statute of limitations, which is essentially the window of opportunity injury victims are given to file a lawsuit and obtain compensation for their injuries. In the state of Maryland, most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within three years, beginning on the date the injury was sustained. …
Diagnostic Errors Top Cause for Successful Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice refers to a preventable medical error which results in harmful effects on a patient, usually on the part of a doctor, nurse, or another medical professional. In the event of medical malpractice, patients are entitled to pursuing litigation to obtain compensation for loss of work and wages, pain and suffering, loss of life, …