We are all aware of the dangers of medical malpractice and how this very problem is continuing to grow in the United States, but this recent story out of McKinney takes that to a whole new level. A longtime McKinney family doctor has been accused… Read More
Why Are Falls So Common in Hospitals?
Slips and falls are more common than many people realize, especially in settings that are supposed to be safe and hazard-free, such as hospitals. Hospital falls can happen in the blink of an eye, and they can be absolutely life-changing, depending on the circumstances. More… Read More
Why Hospital Errors Are So Dangerous – And on the Rise
As we’ve discussed in the past, medical malpractice – and hospital errors, in particular – are a serious and growing problem in the United States. Medical malpractice is in fact the third-leading cause of death in the United States, which highlights just how big of… Read More
Dental Deaths Are a Growing Problem in the U.S., Especially Texas
According to the Dallas Morning News, a dental patient dies every other day in the United States. If you are shocked by this, you’re not alone. While this is a rough calculation based on data gathered right here in Texas, the fact of the matter… Read More
The Most Common Types of Nursing Errors
Nursing is one of those fields that requires years of experience and schooling. However, this does not mean that those within the industry are not at risk of making an error from time to time. This is especially true of new nurses. When a nurse… Read More
Florida Hospitals Putting Thousands at Risk Because of Policy Changing
A recent move by the state of Florida has outraged doctors, nurses, and hospital staff members alike, as it is putting thousands of children with heart defects at risk. According to a recent report, Florida hospitals were affected by a change in policy that came… Read More
Yet Another Case of a Medical Instrument Left Inside a Patient
When we check into a hospital or healthcare clinic for a surgery of any kind, we are putting our trust in the surgical staff and doctors. Undergoing a surgery can be an intimidating and scary experience, regardless of what type of operation is being performed…. Read More
Concerns Over Contaminated Medical Scopes on the Rise
Just last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to doctors and all healthcare professionals that bronchoscopes may transmit infections among patients when not cleaned properly. This is just the latest in a series of alerts that the FDA has made regarding… Read More
Fact: Hospital Falls Happen More Often Than You May Think
Going to the hospital can be an overwhelming and scary experience, regardless of the cause. Unfortunately, many who are admitted to the hospital end up injured for a reason other than what they were originally being treated for. In fact, hospital falls happen far more… Read More
An Overview of Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful death is a term that most people are familiar with, but do you know what it actually means? Not only is a wrongful death claim a special kind of personal injury lawsuit, it is one of the most complicated. For a wrongful death lawsuit… Read More