Medical Negligence Archives - Page 6 of 7

April 27, 2015

Are Hospitals Focusing on Patient Satisfaction, Instead of Wellness?

Patient satisfaction is a key component to how high a hospital or medical office is rated, but at what cost? First implemented in October 2012, the Affordable Care Act included a policy that stated 1 percent of total Medicare reimbursements...

February 13, 2015

Common Types of Birth Injuries

While some birth injuries occur as the result of unavoidable complications, many are caused by the negligence or misjudgment of medical professionals. If you have recently given birth and your child has sustained a serious injury during the birthing process...

December 26, 2014

Is Hospital Technology to Blame for the Texas Ebola Crisis?

At this point, Americans are well aware of the shocking story of Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian man who entered America infected with the Ebola virus, and tragically later died while in care of the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. While...

October 22, 2014

Study Finds that Limiting Malpractice Claims Doesn’t Reduce Healthcare Costs

It is often claimed that fear of medical malpractice litigation raises medical costs. The logic underlying this argument is that doctors order unnecessary tests or procedures simply to protect themselves in the event of a lawsuit. These pointless and legally-motivated...

September 23, 2014

Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

Do you have a loved one currently residing in a nursing home or assisted living facility? Today many families rely on the services of these specialized senior residences to care for their elderly relatives who can no longer maintain completely...

May 19, 2014

Wormington & Bollinger Launches LamictalLawyer.com to Help Victims of Bad Drugs

The attorneys at Wormington & Bollinger specialize in cases of personal injury and medical negligence. Where these practice areas overlap, Wormington & Bollinger is especially well equipped to help victims pursue justice and find the settlements that are often necessary...

March 26, 2014

New Report Finds 30% of Nursing Home Patients Harmed by Treatment

Recently, the US Department of Health and Human Services came out with a report that investigated issues of medical care in nursing homes. The results were fairly showing - HHS finds that roughly one in three nursing home patients were...

February 27, 2014

Johnson & Johnson Reportedly Destroys Evidence Related to Vaginal Mesh Implant Lawsuit

A court official has reported that Johnson & Johnson has improperly lost or destroyed many files related to the ongoing lawsuits surrounding their vaginal mesh products. Johnson & Johnson is being sued by women who believe that their vaginal mesh...

February 11, 2014

Wormington & Bollinger Client Finds Justice in Nursing Home Abuse Case

Nursing Home Abuse is a major issue for families seeking comfortable and compassionate care for their aged family and friends. When a family chooses to place an elderly loved one into nursing home care, they expect professional caretaking services and...

Texas Medical Regulatory Environment Highlights the Need for Strong Medical Negligence and Malpractice Attorneys

Last year, the Texas Observer published a shocking report detailing the tragic career of a neurosurgeon named Dr. Christopher Duntsch. The report explains that Duntsch, and M.D. and Ph.D., began a surgery practice in Dallas in 2010. Over the coming years, Duntsch...

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