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Medical Malpractice
What factors contribute to NICU errors?
All newborns are inherently delicate. Unfortunately, some are extra fragile due to premature delivery and specific illnesses. A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a specialized area in the hospital designed to provide the highest level of care and monitoring to...
California medical malpractice and never events
If you undergo surgery or any type of medical procedure in California, you entrust your health to a team of professionals obligated to adhere to state laws and accepted safety standards while providing your treatment or care. While there is always an inherent risk...
Patient harm caused by a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
When you are treated by a healthcare professional, you don’t expect to be harmed. However, if you are misdiagnosed or your diagnosis is delayed, it may be medical malpractice. When you are treated by a healthcare professional, you don’t expect to be harmed. However,...
Taking steps to reduce the risk of medication errors
Prescription medications may often play an integral role in the treatment of many medical conditions. However, while medications may be intended to help manage or treat your symptoms, there could be some instances in which they might do more harm than good, especially...
Woman files lawsuit citing negligence during surgery
There is risk involved anytime someone undergoes a surgical procedure. Successful surgery requires meticulous care and focused attention from all health care professionals involved in the process. Even if a surgical procedure seems minor or routine, it’s still a...
Events that often prompt medical malpractice claims
Entrusting your health and safety or that of your spouse or child to a California medical team can be a stressful experience, especially if you have a serious medical issue. For instance, if you or your loved one needs surgery, you must be confident that the surgeon...
What is the difference between negligence and malpractice?
In a personal injury lawsuit, the terms negligence and malpractice often appear to be used interchangeably. This may lead California individuals involved in such a legal proceeding to wonder about the difference between these terms. Here is some general information...
Radiology errors could disrupt the diagnostic process
It might not be uncommon for your doctor to order various types of medical tests to help in diagnosing your health condition. This could include anything from drawing blood for lab tests to ordering imaging scans such as MRIs and CT scans, and the results of such...
What is prior notice in California medical malpractice?
When considering filing a lawsuit against health practitioners for neglectful treatment, patients should consider the state in which they are filing the action. There are many things that can vary from state to state, such as the statute of limitations and grounds...