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Failure to diagnose may not seem like a big deal. But you’d be surprised… This analysis of 3 large observational studies revealed that doctors failed to diagnose or misdiagnosed over 5% of patients in outpatient settings. That adds up to approximately 12 million US adults per year. Not only that, but their research suggests that this error rate…

Infant seizures are every parent’s nightmare. Their beloved baby has finally made an entrance after nine long months of waiting…only to start seizing and convulsing out of the blue. No parent wants to have to see a newborn seizures attorney (more commonly called a birth injury lawyer). But it happens more than you might…

Caput Succedaneum in a Newborn Ever heard of a “cone-headed” baby? It sounds like something out of a movie, or a parent’s nightmares. But caput succedaneum is actually a common condition that occurs in babies after they’re born, to varying degrees.  It’s when a newborn’s scalp swells because of the prolonged pressure on it…

Medical malpractice cases are complicated enough. But when you add government employees and veterans into the mix, things can get even trickier. And if you’ve started researching then chances are you’ve probably heard of Standard Form 95. But maybe you don’t know how to fill it out? You may be asking yourself questions such…

What Do Medical Lawyers Do? Medical lawyers are attorneys who go to law school and later specialize in medical law. But what do medical lawyers do? Well, for starters… They understand medical law better than other attorneys, things like: The standard of care doctors must uphold Terminology and procedures in the field Health law…

Though the odds of experiencing a birth injury are relatively low, even ONE birth injury is a tragedy. Birth injuries can result in serious and permanent disabilities, or even death. But the worst part? Most of these tragic injuries are due to doctor negligence.  Do you believe your infant was the victim of medical…

Need to know how and why to pursue a blood clot lawsuit? Read on! Blood clots are jelly-like masses of protein, platelets, and blood cells. In many situations, they can be lifesaving as they form to prevent excessive bleeding. But what happens if they form unnecessarily? The consequences can be very serious, and sometimes…

Ever heard of the da Vinci robot and the lawsuits surrounding it? It may not sound like the name of a medical device, but it is. Teresa Hershey of Palm Springs, California needed a hysterectomy. She was offered an innovative treatment instead of a traditional surgery. Persuaded, in fact. Her doctor recommended a robot…

Not sure what a wrongful death lawsuit is, or how to file one? We’re about to cover: What a wrongful death lawsuit is. How to file a lawsuit for wrongful death. When you can and why you should. Wrongful death statistics, stories, examples, and more. Looking for a quick answer? Check out our quick…

Medical malpractice occurs more often than it should. In fact, about 250,000 people die each year due to medical malpractice. And that doesn’t even take into account the number of people who escape death, but still suffer from an unnecessary injury or illness. That’s why we think it’s important to openly talk about the…