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A medical diagnosis is often the first and most important step in treating an illness or injury. When that diagnosis is incorrect, it can send patients down a devastating path, receiving the wrong treatments, undergoing unnecessary procedures, missing the window to properly manage a serious… Read more
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A medical malpractice ruling has ordered a former Fayetteville, NC, doctor to pay over $6 million in damages, the Fayetteville Observer reports {:target="_blank"}. A lawsuit was filed on behalf of Geraldine Nicholson, who died in 2006 after surgical complications, against Dr. Arleen Kaye Thom, the… Read more
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Patients trust their medical care providers for safe and high-quality services. Medical professionals have a duty to behave in responsible and reasonably safe ways. When a surgeon, nurse, or doctor acts in a careless or reckless way, the victim of their actions can pursue a medical malpractice… Read more
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For many, weight loss surgery represents a life-changing step toward improved health and increased confidence. Whether it’s a gastric bypass, a gastric sleeve, or a lap band procedure, the goal is the same: to move forward. However, when medical negligence is involved, that journey can take a… Read more
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Telehealth has transformed the way Americans access medical care, offering patients the convenience of consulting with doctors from the comfort of their homes.However, while telehealth offers numerous benefits, these quick and convenient modes of healthcare are not without risks. Medical errors,… Read more
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A routine trip to the dentist should never end in long-term pain, permanent damage, or life-changing complications. But when dental professionals cut corners, ignore warning signs, or perform procedures they’re not qualified to handle, patients are often left with devastating injuries. From nerve… Read more
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When we seek medical care, we place an extraordinary amount of trust in healthcare professionals, trust that they will provide competent, safe, and ethical treatment. Unfortunately, that trust can be broken. Medical errors account for hundreds of thousands of injuries and deaths in the… Read more
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A stroke is a life-altering medical emergency that can result in permanent disability, loss of independence, or even death. For many families, it's a tragedy that arrives without warning, but in some cases, strokes are the result of preventable medical errors. If a healthcare provider fails to… Read more
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Anesthesia is meant to protect you from pain, fear, and trauma during surgery. But when the dose is too low or not administered properly, you may end up feeling everything while being unable to move or speak.It’s a terrifying experience, often referred to as anesthesia awareness. And from a legal… Read more
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When you undergo a medical procedure, you trust that your healthcare provider will act with skill, care, and professionalism, but when a simple surgery, injection, or even a blood draw results in serious and lasting nerve damage, you may be left wondering what went wrong and whether you have any… Read more
