Medical malpractice occurs when acute appendicitis is misdiagnosed. Appendicitis is a disease of the appendix, a structure on the lower right side of the abdomen. The organ becomes inflamed. When appendicitis develops, it’s a medical emergency and requires immediate medical care. Generally, this involves the surgical removal of the appendix, which serves no known…
Understanding what defines a medical malpractice case and the criteria that legal teams use to evaluate each case can be helpful if you think you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, negligence is the third cause of death in the United States today. Just two…
Usually learning of a pregnancy is a time filled with joy and anticipation. But in the case of an ectopic pregnancy, it’s both difficult and filled with serious potential health consequences for the mother. During this type of pregnancy a fertilized egg is implanted outside the uterus, often in the Fallopian tube and occasionally…
According to recent data, misdiagnosed pulmonary embolisms are among the top five causes of malpractice suits in the United States. When misdiagnosed, pulmonary embolisms are among the leading causes of death among hospitalized patients. The condition refers to a blood clot, which becomes lodged in the blood vessels of the lungs. Often, a clot…
Soon-to-be parents are already anxious, as they happily anticipate the arrival of their child. But serious conditions like preeclampsia can be dangerous for both mother and child if not identified and treated as soon as possible. Preeclampsia (sometimes called toxemia) is the clinical term for describing high blood pressure during pregnancy or in the first…
Emergency room injuries and medical malpractice are a serious issue. According to the CDC, more than 129 million Americans visit the emergency room each year. The hectic and sometimes even chaotic environment of hospital emergency departments and urgent care clinics can lead to devastating mistakes. Doctors, nurses, EMTs, and other hospital employees can make…
