In the eyes of most citizens, hospitals stand as a beacon representing the pinnacle of healthcare. When an emergency situation occurs, you might expect that you can rush to the hospital and everything will be alright because at least the staff will spare no effort to...
Medical Malpractice
Suspecting Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. If you or a loved one believe you have experienced medical malpractice, here are some steps you should take: Get Your Medical Records Medical records are one of the most important pieces of...
Why does wrong-site surgery occur?
As a patient, you understand that surgery is a delicate process and that there is always a certain amount of risk to expect. What you do not expect is that a surgeon could perform surgery on the wrong part of your body after spending so much time discussing the issue...
How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim?
When a doctor or member of medical staff fails to provide a patient with the care they deserve, the patient can suffer considerable injuries, suffering, or even death. Anyone can suffer from medical malpractice, and a malpractice claim may be the only method of...
President Biden Places Ban on Surprise Medical Bills
What is the No Surprises Act? As of January 1st, 2022, federal law has banned “surprise medical bills.” The No Surprises Act bans unexpected charges known as out-of-network medical bills. . Patients now have the autonomy to seek medical help without worrying about...
Arizona Medical Malpractice
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,...
Is the hospital guilty of medical malpractice?
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...
Medical malpractice during labor: 5 Serious birth injuries
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...
Did your doctor miss your cerebrospinal fluid leak?
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...
Researchers find three main areas of misdiagnosis
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,...