Most Common Surgical Errors
Surgical errors can garner a ton of media attention, especially when the surgeons really make glaring or sensational mistakes, such as removing the wrong limb or implanting an organ in the wrong patient. But there...
Read MoreWrong Side, Wrong Site, Wrong Patient Surgical Errors
Surgery should always be approached with careful consideration. Although there are many competent surgeons who uphold their responsibilities during surgery, physician negligence does happen and can have serious lasting effects on a patient. The three...
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Attorneys Specializing in Spinal Cord Injuries
The nervous system is the body’s information superhighway. Beginning in the brain and branching out to every inch of the human body—it sends signals out and back again. Little is understood about the brain and...
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries Resulting from Neurosurgery
The spinal cord is a delicate part of the body and can be damaged very easily. Because of this, neurosurgeons go through rigorous training, even beyond medical school, in order to have the skills necessary...
Read MoreIs The Universal Protocol Working?
Millions of people require life saving procedures each year in the United States. When going in for surgery, it is a given that someone in the operating room is going to make a wisecrack about...
Read MoreSurgical Site Infections: What You Need to Know About SSIs
A surgical site infection (SSI) occurs when pathogens multiply at the site of a surgical incision, which then develops into an infection. SSIs are fairly common, occurring in 2 to 5 percent of all surgeries...
Read MoreTransvaginal Mesh Implant Manufacturers Face Lawsuits
More than 100,000 transvaginal mesh lawsuits have been filed, making it one of the largest mass torts in history. Many of these cases remain unresolved, but the multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts that have been reached...
Read MoreUnnecessary Spinal Fusion Surgeries Lead to Malpractice Claims
Choosing whether to undergo back surgery is a major decision. Patients need to trust the treatment their doctors recommend is warranted and appropriate. Unfortunately, there seems to be a disturbing pattern among some physicians in...
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