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Nurses. They’re on the forefront of healthcare. Patients spend most of their time in clinics and hospitals with nurses. From recording a patient’s medical record to collecting their blood sample, they do it all. So it may come as a surprise that many patients have filed a nurse practitioner lawsuit.  In fact, there were…

Wondering if a nurse can be sued for malpractice? Or when they can be? We’re about to cover: Most people see doctors as “bosses” and nurses as “assistants”. Doctors diagnose patients and prescribe medicine. Nurses monitor patients and administer medicine. Most of the time, nurses are just following orders. So what happens when a…

Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the United States. There are over a whopping 3.8 million registered nurses in the nation. That’s 3.8 million individuals dedicated to providing care. When a patient goes to the hospital for an emergency, they’ll likely see a nurse. When patients visit their family doctor for a routine well-visit,…

Life can sometimes feel like a bit of a circus; trying to juggle all the areas of life and hoping to get by without too many complications. We’ve all experienced fast-paced and stressful moments a time or two. And for some of us, those high stress situations may be more frequent.  But what if those…

Patient Profiling & Discrimination Lawsuits In this post we’ll answer these questions and more: How do doctors discriminate and is it malpractice? What is a patient profiling lawsuit? Can I file one? How does patient profiling become medical malpractice? Can I sue for patient profiling? Read on to find out more! Check out our…

In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into medical lawsuits, from central pontine myelinolysis lawsuit examples to famous medical malpractice cases, to average settlements. Some people see medical lawsuits as an opportunity for someone greedy to get their hands on a wad of cash. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! Victims of…

Ever wonder if those pesky medical forms you sign before surgery hold up in court? You’re not alone.  Let’s say you recently underwent a medical procedure that didn’t go as planned. Before the operation, you vaguely remember someone asking you to sign something.

A pregnancy is supposed to be the happiest time in a couple’s lives. They’re set to become parents and move forward into the next chapter of their lives. Unfortunately, there are times when the mother and baby are both at risk of potentially serious problems. It is important to understand what complications can arise…

  Many individuals are victim to medical malpractice or birth injuries, but they never do anything about it because they are not sure of what to do it or how to do it. They simply don’t know that they have legal options and they may have a case against the negligent party. Before you…

  Being pregnant with your first child can be an overwhelming experience. Mothers-to-be and their partners often have anxiety about the impending birth, which can be a bit intimidating even in the most highly-rated Texas hospital. Following a normal vaginal birth, there are many precautions that doctors, nurses and other staff must take in…