Posts Tagged ‘medical malpractice lawsuits’
Medical Malpractice on the Rise in Nation’s Capital
According to a recent story in the Examiner, medical malpractice cases are being reported at an alarming rate in Washington D.C. In fact, it is estimated that medical errors occur in D.C. at a rate of 1.5 per day. The report states that in the 12 months prior to June 2008, there were 529 medical…
Read MoreWoman Sues over Sons’ Erb’s Palsy
A mother of two boys with Erb’s palsy is suing New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation for medical negligence and malpractice. Erb’s palsy is a type of nerve injury that results in partial, sometimes permanent, paralysis of the arm or hand. It is almost always due to injury during birth. The two boys were…
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Medical malpractice happens when a doctor or medical professional fails to provide their patient with appropriate standard of care that another doctor or medical professional would provide in the same situation, causing injury and harm to the patient. People who are victims of medical malpractice have the legal right to sue the doctor in question…
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