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The Truth Behind Medical Mistakes: Is Your Doctor Guilty?

The medical world thrives on precision and care, on decisions made in seconds, and on choices between life and death. In such a delicate environment, mistakes are bound to occur. Medicine remains a human endeavor despite its march toward perfection. And where humans tread, error often follows. Recent studies indicate that medical mistakes cause up to 251,000 deaths in...

Exposed: The Shocking Ways Doctors Avoid a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

How to Talk to a Lawyer About Medical Malpractice

When you trust a doctor with your health, you expect to receive the best care possible and for your well-being to be protected. When doctors fail to live up to these standards, it can have devastating physical, emotional, and psychological consequences.  If you decide to talk to an attorney about medical malpractice you or a loved one experienced, preparing...

Can You Sue a Hospital?

When we go to a hospital, we should expect compassion from our healthcare providers and treatment for our injuries. When a patient suffers physical and emotional injuries due to hospital negligence, it can feel traumatic. When a hospital breaches its duty in providing care, you may have the right to recover monetary compensation for the physical injuries and emotional...

What If a Surgeon Removes the Wrong Kidney from a Patient? 

One of the most grave mistakes a doctor can make is surgically removing the wrong body part or organ. Although this seems like an avoidable mistake, it happens with surprising frequency. Cases involving the wrong body part of organ removal can result in severe life-long injuries and changes to patient quality of life, including the need for ongoing medical...

Understanding Medical Wrongdoing: A Comprehensive Guide

The legal world of medical wrongdoing is filled with all kinds of jargon and unusual concepts. Without proper explanation, these can seem overwhelming and alien to many people. As a result, we have curated this comprehensive guide to understanding medical wrongdoing. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge needed to identify, respond to, and seek justice in...

How Long Does a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Take?

If you’ve searched the internet for answers about your medical malpractice suit, you are probably reading about how “complex” medical malpractice suits are. Talking about their complexity isn’t just for your information; it’s also a warning. Medical malpractice cases take longer than other personal injury cases. The complexity of a medical malpractice suit determines how long it will take...

How Long Do You Have to Sue a Doctor After Surgery in Missouri?

A doctor cannot guarantee a positive outcome when a patient undergoes surgery. Some surgical complications are unavoidable, but when a patient suffers harm due to a preventable medical error, the injured patient or, if the patient is deceased, their family members may be able to recover compensation for their losses due to surgical malpractice. Generally, a patient must file...

What Are the Chances of Winning a Lawsuit Against a Hospital?

Many factors determine the chances of winning a lawsuit against a hospital. It depends on the type of malpractice case you have, whether the other party is willing to settle, and a variety of other factors. In most cases, the odds are stacked against the patient. A patient’s medical malpractice case is less than 50% likely to win if...

How Does Misdiagnosis Occur?

Misdiagnosis is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for patients. A misdiagnosis can occur when a doctor fails to accurately diagnose a patient’s illness or injury. This can lead to serious health complications and even death in some cases. In this blog post, we will discuss the ways in which a misdiagnosis can occur and the potential...