The US Healthcare System Is Struggling with Serious Shortcomings

Medicare patients who go to rehabilitation hospitals and centers have a high rate of preventable injuries caused by improper care and treatments. Rehabilitation Injuries can be Prevented A recent report from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services shows that 29 percent of patients in rehabilitation facilities sustain injuries caused by improper treatment, and […]

According to health news reports by USA Today, surgery centers are cutting costs to boost profits, leading to many patient fatalities. Investigations have revealed dangerous conditions contributing to many patient deaths in surgery centers across the country. Reports highlight numerous operations performed in these non-hospital facilities that have resulted in death. The Dangers of Surgery […]

Birth asphyxia, which occurs when a baby’s brain and other organs don’t get enough oxygen before, during, or right after birth, can result in serious, long-term health problems including brain damage. (Article continues below infographic) ______ The Lasting Effects of Birth Asphyxia Oxygen deprivation at birth, also known as birth asphyxia, can cause serious, long-lasting […]

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider injures a patient by deviating from the established standard of care. Doctors and other healthcare professionals are often trusted confidants and supporters. Their goal should always be to promote your health and well-being, and to provide well-researched and experienced diagnosis, consultation and treatment for whatever […]

When medical students make mistakes that result in patient injuries, they may be held responsible for damages if injuries are caused by negligent actions. In most cases, however, physicians are held liable for the mistakes of their students. Under vicarious liability, hospitals may also be held accountable. Can Medical Students be Sued for Patient Injuries? […]

Medical mistakes and physician errors during cataract surgery often result in partial vision loss or permanent blindness for patients. Cataract Surgery Poses Risk of Blindness In the United States, more than three million cataract surgeries are performed each year. Although many are performed without incident, medical malpractice lawsuits are frequently filed against ophthalmologists for mistakes […]

Physicians play a significant role in opioid abuse, addiction, and death by overprescribing painkillers and when injuries occur, they may be held liable for damages. The number of opioid overdoses has soared to record levels and the nation’s opioid abuse epidemic is only getting worse as doctors inadvertently contribute to patient addiction and misuse. (Article […]

Physicians are not required to inform their patients that they are on probation for unethical conduct or medical errors that result in disciplinary actions. Most databases that contain this important information are either nearly impossible for the public to access or not comprehensive. This can make finding out a physician’s disciplinary history difficult for patients. […]

There are no limits on medical malpractice damages amounts in Illinois in cases that have occurred since 2010. This means that the victims of medical malpractice might be able to recover damages that fairly compensate them for both their economic losses as well as the more intangible noneconomic losses that they have suffered because of […]