Posts Tagged ‘Medical Malpractice’
Medical Malpractice Suit Settled in Botched Abortion Case
A young woman who nearly died after she underwent a botched abortion at the Metropolitan Medical Associates Englewood Center for Women in New Jersey will receive a settlement of $1.9 million for her damages. Rasheedah Dinkins went to the clinic, which is the largest in NJ, to have a second trimester abortion, during which she…
Read MoreWrongful Death Abroad
The death of a 10 year old British boy is being blamed on medical malpractice and has caused quite a stir among the medical community there and across the globe. Kieran Howard’s problems started with a simple sneeze at his home last March, which inadvertently caused a tumor in his brain to burst. He was…
Read MoreMother’s Medical Negligence Leads to Baby’s Death
In a shocking case of negligence, a young woman is suing a Nevada hospital for medical malpractice after she claims they failed to treat her and sent her home where she later delivered a premature baby that died. According to the lawsuit, Roshunda Abney and her boyfriend, Raffinee Dewberry, went to the emergency room at…
Read MoreSurgeon in Hot Water for Teen’s Botched Breast Surgery
Dr. Thomas Laney of Seattle is being accused by the State Medical Agency of surgical malpractice for an alleged botched breast augmentation as well as liposuction on a teenage girl. He is also being accused of unprofessional conduct because of the patient’s age. The unnamed patient was just 15 years old at the time of…
Read MoreVeteran Denied Colonoscopy Sues for Medical Malpractice
David Cohen, a veteran of war is suing a New York VA for medical malpractice for denying him the ability to receive a colonoscopy. Cohen claims that his local VA refused to perform a colonoscopy on him on multiple occasions, and disregarding the fact that colon cancer runs in his family, which places him at…
Read MoreThe Real Reason for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
With all the recent talk about healthcare reform there have been more than a few references to tort reform and along with it, implications that people who sue for medical malpractice are greedy and just looking for a windfall. The truth of the matter is legitimate cases of medical negligence often leave their victims with…
Read MoreWrongful Death Lawsuit Ends with $6 Million Verdict
The husband of a 42 year old woman who died from blood clots following simple outpatient knee surgery has been awarded $6 million in damages for her wrongful death. The victim was referred to an orthopedic surgeon by her primary care physician because she was experiencing pain in her left knee that was getting progressively…
Read MoreMan Sues Hospital for Medical Malpractice
A St. Louis man who went to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of his renal disease is now suing them for medical malpractice claiming they are responsible for his developing a rare disorder referred to as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. Between 2004 and 2007, the plaintiff underwent several MRI’s at the hospital, most of which involved…
Read More3.1 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A New York jury has awarded a $3.1 million to the estate of John T. Benigno, for the medical malpractice that caused his wrongful death. In January 2002, Benigno went to the South Shore Heart Associates where he was treated by Dr. Stephen Horowitz for cardiac symptoms. He already had a medical history of high…
Read MoreDoctor Writes Book about Dangers of Medical Errors
71 year old Dr. Richard Klein knows a thing or two about practicing medicine. He’s also honest enough to admit that there is a growing problem involving medical errors in this country. In fact, he’s written a book about it, warning both patients and doctors about the risks of medical malpractice. It’s titled “Surviving Your…
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