Statistics show that medical malpractice is to blame in a high percentage of surgery-related deaths. The circumstances of comedienne Joan Rivers’ death in 2014 seem to indicate that medical malpractice was involved, although it hasn’t yet been proven. Two separate investigations, one by the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and…

Utah medical malpractice data shows that prostate cancer is a growing concern. This potentially deadly disease is curable with early and appropriate care, but medical malpractice in these cases can spell dire consequences. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), 1 out of every 7 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate…

  Reports of Botox malpractice incidents have become both more frequent and more disturbing. More than 6 million Americans have Botox injections every year, and although most have no complications or side effects, those who do can suffer debilitating injuries. Today, this product is recommended for a variety of medical conditions as well as for…

  Medical malpractice is dangerous for any patient, but it can be especially harmful for the elderly. The most common problem for patients of advanced age involves the misdiagnosis and subsequent mistreatment of illness or injury. Although taking legal action against the doctor or treatment facility won’t undo the pain you or your loved one…

  MRSA and other infections acquired in hospitals are one of the leading causes of patient deaths in the United States. On average, 1.7 million patients each year are infected during a hospital stay, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospital-acquired infections are not related to the injury or illness for which…

  Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in women, surpassed only by lung cancer. For women aged 45 to 55, it is the No. 1 cause of death overall. Every year approximately 205,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and of these, more than 40,000 will die. Studies have shown…