Some birth injuries are truly unpredictable and are, therefore, very difficult to prevent. Others may have a direct association with the choices made by medical professionals. Birth injuries can be life-altering to the entire family. Obviously, the child with the...
Failing to meet appropriate standards of care can lead to patient harm
Patients count on their doctors to provide them with appropriate medical care. Most people receive this professional consideration on a consistent basis, but there are times when doctors, nurses and other medical professionals don’t meet that expectation. It’s...
Why a doctor’s apology may not be admissible in a malpractice suit
Americans are hearing more expressions of sympathy and even outright apologies in some cases from their doctors when something goes wrong. That’s no doubt in part because many states have enacted laws that prohibit the use of these statements against them in any civil...
Medical malpractice: care below the standard
Healthcare providers have a responsibility to provide medical treatment that meets the standard of care established by reasonably competent practitioners in their field and geographical region. In other words, their skill, attention and judgment must align with the...