According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Only heart disease and cancer cause more fatalities each year. This is perhaps shocking to many, but others are all familiar with what… Read More
Understanding Medical Malpractice During Childbirth
Childbirth is one of the most incredible experiences a person can be a part of. However, it is also a risky medical procedure that can cause devastating, lasting effects. Unfortunately, the risk of a poor outcome for either the mother or child is quite high… Read More
Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical errors are listed as the third-leading cause of death in the United States. A recent study uncovered that the number of patients who die from preventable medical errors is between 210,000 and 400,000 each year. These are both shocking statistics that should not be… Read More
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 – adding up to about… Read More
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 or as a result of… Read More
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 the Ebola outbreak in America… Read More
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 medical procedures end up increasing… Read More
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 independent lifestyles. Advances in medical… Read More
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 for them to overcome health… Read More
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 harmed by their treatment. Additionally,… Read More