2014 Articles
Posted on Dec 15, 2014 By Kevin Davidson
The number of obese children has reached an alarming level, not only in the United States, but all over the world. Some parents are opting for bariatric surgery for their kids to help them lose ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2014 By David Zevan
Having surgery is one of the most vulnerable situations a patient will experience. During the surgery, the patient is normally under anesthesia, which makes the patient completely dependent on the ...
Continue reading "Missouri Medical Malpractice and Surgical Errors" »
Posted on Oct 31, 2014 By Kevin Davidson
This year, oral cancer will take the lives of over 8,000 persons. A large number of oral cancer cases are diagnosed by doctors and dentists each year. However, it has been observed that although most ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2014 By Kevin Davidson
In the United States, over 1 million medication errors occur every year, 20 percent of which are life threatening. Thirty percent of the medication errors occur when the drug is prescribed, another 12 ...
Continue reading "Filing a Lawsuit for a Medication Error" »
Posted on Aug 15, 2014 By David Zevan
Numerous eye problems can be successfully treated through LASIK eye surgery. However, legal claims can be filed by a patient if something goes wrong. There are some important factors to establish the ...
Continue reading "Mistakes in LASIK Eye Surgery that result in Injury Claims" »
Posted on Aug 11, 2014 By Chelsie King Garza
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Posted on Jun 24, 2014 By Kevin Davidson
The collateral source rule is the legal precept that can affect the amount recovered by an injured party in a claim for medical malpractice. This rule is normally used by doctors and insurance ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2014 By Kevin Davidson
Pharmacists have a duty of care towards their patients and could be sued if they fail to meet the appropriate standard of care. Breach of duty of care is a serious reason for pharmacist malpractice ...
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Posted on May 28, 2014 By Kevin Davidson
There are many people who find it difficult to determine which parties can be sued for medical malpractice. This is why it is advised that you immediately get in touch with a competent medical ...
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Posted on May 21, 2014 By David Zevan
Prostate cancer affects millions of men across the world. The earlier it is detected the better. Early intervention can help treat the condition and prevent further complications. Health experts ...
Continue reading "Failure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer" »
Posted on May 15, 2014 By David Zevan
First and foremost, it's important to have an exclusive understanding of what a medical negligence claim entails. A medical negligence claim is any legal action taken by a patient who suffers due ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2014 By The Florida Law Group
The husband of a Tampa woman who passed away from breast cancer is hoping that he can help woman become more aware of what they should do when they get a mammogram. K.L.'s wife, S.L., had gotten ...
Continue reading "Study Finds that Mammogram Tests May Result in About 20 Percent False Negatives" »
Posted on Jan 20, 2014 By The Florida Law Group
A general practice doctor is facing some serious accusations after a two-year investigation revealed that the man had been prescribing strong pain killers without a proper license. Investigators with ...
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