Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an intestinal disease that can be devastating for premature infants. The wall of the large intestine, the colon, becomes infected and inflamed and can lead to perforations that allow spillage of stool into the baby’s abdomen. The result can be a massive and fatal infection if symptoms are not recognized and » Read More

Each year, 30 million children are sent to the emergency room for a range of illnesses and personal injury. For both the children and their parents, this can be an extremely stressful and overwhelming experience, particularly if the illness or injury is serious or life-threatening. The last thing parents expect to have happen is for » Read More

When a patient seeks medical attention for a health concern, he or she should expect that the health care provider is going to conduct a thorough examination, accurately diagnose the problem, and proceed with an effective treatment protocol. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. In the United States, medical mistakes are the third leading cause » Read More

Even the most routine eye surgery can be very daunting if there is even the slightest chance that something could go wrong. The prospect of losing one’s eyesight or suffering other irreparable damage to one’s eyes can be devastating. Every medical procedure comes with a certain degree of risk, and eye surgeries are no different. » Read More

Having a baby is a special moment for any family. However, this special moment can be tarnished when a child sustains an injury during birth. This is especially true if the injury is the result of a doctor’s negligence, termed medical malpractice. Doctors are responsible for ensuring that both the mother and the baby are » Read More

Medical errors are responsible for up to 98,000 deaths in the United States each year. To put that in perspective, more people in this country die of medical errors than from car accidents or breast cancer. As patients, people put their trust in health care providers who are responsible for their care. However, doctors, nurses, » Read More

Most pregnancies progress without any major complications or health risks. If complications do arise, the health care provider will likely run a series of tests and recommend the best course of treatment. Oftentimes, thanks to the innovations in medical technology and the advances in prenatal care, the health complication can be treated, and the remainder » Read More

When a patient files a medical malpractice lawsuit, it means that he or she was injured in some way by the health care provider who was responsible for the patient’s care. Common examples of medical malpractice include surgical errors, medication errors, and diagnosis errors. Although malpractice cases involving psychiatrists are less common, they do occur. » Read More

According to recent studies, medical malpractice is the third most common cause of death in the United States. Approximately 225,000 patients die each year as a result of surgical errors, dosage errors, and diagnosis errors. However, only a small percentage of medical malpractice victims pursue legal action, and even fewer actually receive financial compensation for » Read More

One of the most common types of medical malpractice cases involve diagnosis errors. When a doctor fails to properly diagnose a medical condition in a timely fashion, the patient’s condition can worsen, and in extreme cases, the patient may die. Although missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis cases are similar in that they cause the patient to » Read More