Medical mistakes do happen, sometimes extreme ones. The man in this video felt even worse long after surgery because doctors had mistakenly left a 13-inch medical tool inside him! It was spotted during a CAT scan and eventually fixed – but not before causing serious complications. Medical errors need not be this extreme to file a claim. …
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Read MoreOxygen is present in blood and many other tissues. However, air bubbles inside sensitive tissue may obstruct blood flow and cause serious medical complications. The most common way for bubbles to form is through an improper suture following the removal of a chest tube. Air bubbles can be sucked into the wounded area and cut …
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Read MoreIf a doctor fails to order a crucial test, he or she may be held legally responsible for any condition that goes undetected. In the case of cancer, early detection can add years to a loved one’s life. Due to the medical complexity of these situations, it is essential to consult an experienced attorney as …
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Read MoreBrachial plexus injuries are one of the most common types of birth injuries in the United States. This video explains how and why brachial plexus injuries occur. If a child’s shoulders become wedged during birth, the attending physician may pull the head to loosen the baby. This type of trauma can tear and sever neck …
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Read MoreMedical mistakes and medical injuries happen more frequently than you may realize. Though the majority of procedures successfully treat patients, some cause people greater harm. Medical injuries are a major concern within the healthcare industry, which is why many changes have been implemented to reduce their occurrence and increase care quality. The following medical mistakes …
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Read MoreAnesthesia is a fundamental part of the surgical process, which is why it must be administered correctly. Far too often, however, medical injuries occur from mismanaged anesthesia usage. In some cases, patients receive the wrong dose of anesthesia. Other times, an anesthesiologist doesn’t properly examine the patient’s vitals before giving them anesthesia, or, during surgery …
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Read MoreWhen you or someone you love suffers life-changing injuries as a result of medical negligence, you may be stuck wondering what your options are. Carelessness in the medical setting can lead to birth injuries, brain damage, and much more; a medical malpractice suit offers you a way to hold the negligent doctor, hospital, or surgeon …
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Read MoreIf a loved one is hurt, a local hospital may be the only option for speedy medical care. This may be a troubling proposition for New York City residents, whose closest hospital may be municipally-run and failing patient care standards. While city hospitals help millions of New Yorkers every year, these medical institutions are also …
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Read MoreThe birth of a child is meant to be one of life’s most joyous occasions. For some parents, however, this momentous event becomes a crushing tragedy. Each year, countless newborns experience birth injuries as the result of physician mistakes. A single wrong move or late reaction from a medical provider can cause irreversible harm to …
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Read MorePegalis Law Group, LLC, announces it obtained the fourth highest verdict amount in New York State in 2012 for medical malpractice, and the tenth highest for all overall verdicts in NY State, according to Verdict Search, publisher of verdict and settlement news and research. Their publication, Top New York Verdicts, annually ranks the highest obtained …
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