Typically, patients receive very good care in hospitals. But occasionally a patient is harmed while receiving treatment. When this happens, it is important to find out if the injury was due to the hospital's negligence. But even the most common place-place procedures...
Hospital Negligence
Nurses must be prepared to handle critical responsibilities
A good business takes its staffing decisions seriously. Without competent, well-trained employees, a company will not likely remain competitive for long. But what if a company is in the business of treating the sick and saving lives? Such high stakes demand that...
VA hospital system probe leads to changes
Upon entering a hospital for treatment, you are entitled to have your medical needs given appropriate consideration and attention. We have previously written on this blog about the responsibility that doctors and other medical professionals have in providing an...
Doctors can be liable for failure to diagnose symptoms
If we suspect that we may be suffering from some form of medical ailment, we may choose to have the issue addressed at a hospital or other health care facility. Our hope is to have our symptoms properly diagnosed so any appropriate treatment can be issued. The ability...
How does a plaintiff establish medical negligence?
The caring of people’s medical needs requires that doctors, nurses and other caregivers do all that is in their power to see to the well-being of their patients. Should a person suffer an injury while receiving care from a hospital or other care facility, an...
AZ high court: Hospitals can be sued under vulnerable adult law
In terms of protecting the well-being of vulnerable adults, is there a difference between "providing care" and "providing treatment"? No, said the Arizona Supreme Court. The question came up in two cases recently heard by the high court. The plaintiffs -- two families...
Can a lawsuit do more than provide compensation?
Imagine that you have been admitted to the hospital for a medical condition. Because of most doctors’ experience and educational background, you trust that you are in good hands and will be well taken care of. But during your stay, a medical mistake occurs and you are...
New crowdsourcing site could create legal problems for patients
If you've ever visited a site looking for answers regarding a medical condition, you may have noticed a disclaimer stating that the site does not provide medical advice or that it is not intended to be a substitute for a medical professional. In most cases, this is...
Misdiagnosis leads to surprise of a lifetime for one woman
For most women, if they miss their period they take a pregnancy test. If this turns up negative and they are still experiencing strange symptoms, they might go to the doctor for blood tests. Along with the possibility of an ultra sound, these tests will often confirm...
Family seeks compensation for negligent treatment of their son
Even though we know that there are some medical conditions for which there is no cure, this does not make it any easier when a loved one dies as a result of a serious condition. Such was the case for a mother and father in Santa Ana whose son suffered brain damage...