Posts Tagged ‘Medical Malpractice’
Family of Deceased Breast Cancer Victim Receives Malpractice Settlement
A jury in Virginia has awarded what is believed to be the state’s largest medical malpractice recovery, $7.5 million, to the surviving family of Eleanor Browder who died as a result of a misdiagnosis of breast cancer in the form of a delayed diagnosis. In March 2003 Browder went to see Dr. Donna Gamache after…
Read MoreCalifornia Cardiologist Accused of “Gross Negligence”
Dr. H. Mehrdad Sadeghi is currently under investigation by the state medical board for his negligent treatment of two patients, one of which died. The doctor has been banned from performing heart procedures at both the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista because of his history of medical malpractice and…
Read MorePsychiatrist Charged with Malpractice in Death of Child
A Massachusetts tribunal has given the green light to charge Dr. Kayoko Kifuji with psychiatric malpractice in the death of 4 year old Rebecca Riley, after she prescribed a deadly dose of drugs for the child. In a surprising twist, the girl’s parents are also being charged in her death, for administering too many doses…
Read MoreAmputee Granted New Trial
Lisa Strong, the Florida woman who lost her arms and legs in 2004 due to medical negligence, has been granted a new trial against the South Broward Hospital, the facility where the error occurred. According to her original medical negligence case, she went to the hospital with kidney stones which unfortunately went misdiagnosed. She eventually…
Read MoreSurgical Malpractice Suit Filed in Death of Teenager
A surgical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against the doctor who performed brain surgery on a 16 year old Russian boy in 2006 that resulted in the boy’s death. The family claims that the surgeon, who performed the risky procedure free of charge did so for his own publicity, disregarding the safety of his patient.…
Read MoreWhy was my Medical Malpractice Case Refused?
You’ve been injured. You feel wronged and angry, and blame your doctor or nurse for your pain and suffering. You spoke with a medical lawyer, or perhaps a few of them. And not one of them agreed to take on your case and represent you. Why? There are many reasons why a medical lawyer might…
Read MoreWhat You Should Consider When Selecting a Medical Lawyer
Being a victim of medical malpractice can be devastating. You’ve surely got a lot on your mind, including dealing with the aftermath of the injury you’ve suffered and finding a qualified medical lawyer to represent your case. With so much going on, and with so many attorneys to pick from, how do you know you’re…
Read MoreMedical 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…
Read More$7 Million Awarded in NY Malpractice Case
The jury has returned a verdict in a tragic case of medical malpractice, in which Theresa Capwell lost her life at the hands of negligent doctors who failed to diagnose her inflamed pancreas. She left behind three small children. According to the family’s attorney, not only did the hospital staff treating Capwell fail to diagnose…
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