Retained surgical instruments refer to metal implements, sponges and other items that may be left behind in the human body after surgery. These events are entirely preventable, yet the number of occurrences continues to grow in the United States. Items left behind after surgery can cause devastating consequences for the patient, including disability and…

  Outpatient surgery, also known as ambulatory surgery, has become a way of life in the United States. Insurance companies and doctors alike may direct patients to outpatient facilities, often for reasons that consider finances above patient safety. Experts warn that these facilities may not be equipped to handle complications that can arise, and as…

  Hospital ratings have become a hotly debated topic recently. A variety of governmental and private resources publish comprehensive ratings for hospitals and medical facilities across the country, and research shows that these ratings correlate significantly with potential patient outcomes regarding surgical complications and risks. Unfortunately, the health care system may dictate where insured patients…

  Any form of heart surgery carries the risk of serious complications or even death. Balloon angioplasty is no exception. However, when error or negligence come into play during this critical surgery, as part of treatment or during aftercare it can have devastating consequence. Let’s take a closer look at this important procedure and what…

  If a medical provider has failed to make an accurate ovarian cancer diagnosis in your case, then it may be time to speak with a malpractice attorney. Ovarian cancer is a serious cancer which often goes undiagnosed as symptoms may not appear until late in the disease’s evolution. Yet this silent cancer spreads easily…

Medical Malpractice for Burn Treatment   According to national statistics, there are more than two million victims of burn injuries in this country each year. Approximately 40 percent of these victims suffer significant or permanent disabilities because of the burn injury. Medical treatment is often extensive and painful. Not only do burn victims suffer through…