Posts Tagged ‘medical negligence’
Gastric Bypass Malpractice
One of the fastest growing elective surgeries in the United States is weight-loss surgery, name gastric bypass surgery. Typically, those who are obese and have not had success losing weight on their own elect to have the procedure in hopes of reducing their body fat and living a healthier life. But, as with any surgery,…
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 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 MoreDoctor Denies Fault in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
An Arkansas doctor who is being sued for the wrongful death of a successful advertising agency owner is denying any responsibility in the man’s death and placing the blame back on the patient claiming he ignored medical advice and neglected to seek follow-up treatment. Dr. Stephen Hennigan, among others, is being named in the lawsuit…
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 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…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Lawsuit in Highly Publicized Surgical Mishap
A patient who was left sedated on the operating table while awaiting brain surgery has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against two NY doctors for their acts of negligence in failing to perform her surgery. Last April, Jennifer Ronca was scheduled to undergo the second of a two part brain surgery by Dr. Paolo Bolognese. …
Read MoreFamily Sues Hospital for Malpractice
The family of a New York man who suffered a heart attack while waiting to be seen at the Maimonides Medical Center is suing for hospital malpractice and medical negligence. Jacob Goldbrunner began experiencing chest pains and was taken to the hospital in July 2008 to undergo a procedure to assess and treat his heart…
Read MoreDentist Sued for Malpractice
In a rather shocking case of medical negligence, a Florida dentist is being sued for malpractice after he dropped not one, but two dental instruments down an elderly patient’s throat. It is alleged that these egregious errors ultimately contributed to the man’s death. 90 year old Charles Gaal was treated by Dr. Wesley Meyers in…
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