The national epidemic of opioid deaths reached another tragic level earlier this year. It was reported that death from opioid overdose was now more likely than death by car accident. Can opioid deaths be prevented? A bigger issue facing policymakers and medical institutions is the extent to which opioid deaths are, in fact, preventable. Or more precisely—at what point does … [Read more...]
Can Anesthesia Errors Lead to Medical Malpractice?
Every year, millions of Americans safely undergo surgery with the use of anesthesia. However, there are times when the administering of anesthesia goes terribly wrong, causing serious injury or death. Proving the damage was caused by negligence of the hospital or anesthesiologist can be a difficult task and will often require an experienced medical malpractice attorney to … [Read more...]
Are Long Hours and Distractions Leading to Deadly Pharmacy Errors?
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Drug and medication errors account for a large amount of these tragic deaths. Unfortunately, many pharmacists are overworked and also face many distractions throughout their work day. This high pressure job can lead to human errors caused by fatigue and lack of concentration. Here are examples of … [Read more...]
Widow Files Lawsuit Against Georgia Hospital Claiming Bedsores Contributed to Husband’s Death
Olive Mays, a Georgia widow, has sued an Atlanta-area hospital under the premise that their negligence caused her husband to endure fourth degree bedsores that ultimately helped contribute to his death. Mrs. Mays is represented by the law firm of Jonathan W. Johnson, a personal injury attorney in Atlanta who specializes in medical malpractice cases. On December 26, 2013, … [Read more...]
Do Physicians Blame Others in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
In a day and age of pointing fingers and playing the blame game, it even happens in the medical industry. When it comes to medical malpractice, some doctors will point fingers at everyone but themselves. They may blame nurses, nurse practitioners, technicians, and even the patient. Sometimes a doctor gives a direct order to a nurse on how to proceed with a patient. The … [Read more...]
Recognizing 6 Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
When you place the care of your elderly loved one in the hands of a nursing home, you’re entrusting that nursing home and the health care providers who work there to provide the best care possible. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a reality for far too many residents. Luckily, there are certain signs that family members can look for to determine if a loved one is being … [Read more...]
