Medical Malpractice

In the coming years, the number of individuals over the age of 65 across America and in states like Ohio, is projected to grow considerably. As such, more individuals over the age of 65 will likely undergo medical procedures and...

A medical malpractice suit for one million dollars against an orthopedist in another state for surgical errors was continued to September 2013 by a county circuit court in October 2012. The plaintiff, a 68-year old woman, filed a civil complaint...

This past September we wrote about a hospital in Ohio that during a surgery to harvest the kidney of a donor, somehow managed to throw the kidney away, making the transplant impossible. The kidney, which had been placed in a...

When pharmaceuticals are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and stocked on pharmacy shelves, they are only approved for certain uses. While medications can be prescribed for off-label uses by physicians, these uses are not explicitly tested for...

The American health care system is broken. This is the claim being brought by many politicians and substantiated by the negative personal experiences within the health care system by thousands of Americans. Medical cost issues aside, instances of medical errors...

Few things in life are as amazing or joy inducing as the birth of a new baby. Couples who anxiously wait months, if not years, to bring a tiny new life into the world are often overcome with happiness upon...

Over the past 10 years, falls among the elderly aged 65 and over have increased 163 percent in the state of Ohio. According to an administrator for injury prevention for the Ohio Department of Health, "The risk of falling increases...

For most residents of Pittsburgh who decide to undergo a surgery, it is the fear of being under anesthesia that makes them nervous. They are also often concerned about surgical errors that may be committed during the time they are...

Individuals diagnosed with a serious disease like cancer must pursue aggressive and swift treatment options. When dealing with cancer, early diagnosis and treatment are essential to ensuring a positive outcome. Ironically, one woman who underwent surgery for her cancer was...

Surgical negligence can be a very serious matter. When medical professionals act negligently when providing care in relation to a surgery, it can result in surgical errors occurring. Surgical errors can be very harmful to patients.Recently, a jury reached a...

In recent years, cases in which medical staff has diverted and stole drugs from hospitals have gained national media attention. One such case that illustrates the dangers of nursing negligence revolves around the actions of a nurse who stole IV...

Giving birth to a child is scary for many. Accordingly, pregnant women throughout the nation, including the state of Pennsylvania, entrust their health and safety with medical providers including doctors, nurses and medics. Unfortunately, as the family of a pregnant...