What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is a subset of personal injury. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider or a medical entity commits a negligent act which causes injury to a patient. Medical malpractice can be caused by a doctor, surgeon,...
Hospitals are places built around the promise and practice of patient care. While facilities across Arizona rise to this, they may sometimes fall short, causing a patient to suffer an injury, illness or even death. A medical facility may become complacent in the care...
If you are a long-time Arizona resident, you may know which roads are the most dangerous to drive. If you are new to the state, you may not be aware that two highways, in particular, are among the most hazardous in the country for motorists. Ranked as Number 4 A...
HPC is proud to support the efforts of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) in Arizona. SARRC, is a nonprofit established in 1997 dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment and community outreach in Arizona. Autism...
The birth of your child should be one of the most joyous memories of your life, but this does not always happen. Sometimes, something goes wrong, and in many cases, it is due to actions or inaction of hospital staff during delivery. If your baby recently sustained...
Your brain and spinal cord sit inside cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid serves two important functions. First, it provides support for major parts of your central nervous system. Second, cerebrospinal fluid delivers nutrients and removes waste from your brain and spinal...
A medical misdiagnosis can cause serious harm to people in Arizona and can even result in death. One study found that there could be as many as 160,000 cases of harm attributable to misdiagnoses throughout the country and up to 80,000 deaths. According to researchers,...
Insurance companies will attempt to determine fault by applying state law pertaining to traffic laws and negligence. Arizona does not use a no-fault approach to dealing with car accidents, and does not require drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP). PIP...
Doctors in Arizona and throughout the country are expected to give patients the highest level of care possible. When they deviate from industry standards, they may commit medical malpractice. Medical malpractice cases largely are due to negligence and/or errors....
Despite the extensive training of pharmacists, doctors and nurses, the medical field is not immune to human error. Occasionally, such errors can be extremely detrimental to the health of patients in Arizona and throughout the United States. Giving a patient the wrong...
