In our previous post, we began discussing the topic of medical negligence in the context of vaccination. As we noted, correct administration of a vaccine would ordinarily not be considered medical malpractice , but vaccines are Read more »
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice Liability for Vaccination: When, if Ever? Part 1
A California doctor became the subject of a complaint to that state’s medical board that he was grossly negligent in writing a letter exempting a 2-year-old boy from further vaccination. Read more »
What Risk Factors Are Common for Cerebral Palsy?
Parents with an infant child are understandably hypersensitive to developmental difficulties or anything that might not follow a chart of established milestones. However, certain factors during pregnancy and childbirth can Read more »
Who’s to Blame When Medical Treatment Causes More Harm Than Good?
Advances in the medical field abound. From new procedures to medical devices, medical innovations designed to make our lives better are many. In some cases, these advances do result in Read more »
Pennsylvania Family Obtains 14.8M for Birth Injury
For those who wish to start a family, the birth of a child is a joyous occasion. Many pregnancies end with a bundle of joy. Unfortunately many experience complications during the delivery process that Read more »
Lack of Communication Leads to Devastating Hospital Errors
The prospect of surgical negligence or doctor error is terrifying to most patients. The fact that several studies show simple errors in communication to be the root cause of a significant portion Read more »
Medical Errors Lead to 250,000 Deaths in the United States Every Year
A study out of Johns Hopkins finds that deaths connected to medical errors are much higher than previously thought. Experts with the study calculate that over 250,000 deaths are the Read more »