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Medical malpractice means that a medical professional has breached the standard of care during the course of providing treatment to a patient. As far as the law is concerned, that breach of care must cause harm to the patient in some way, for that patient to be able to sue for medical malpractice. This definition—and

When we seek the care of a medical professional, we are putting our trust, our faith, and our lives in the hands of another person. There are few things as traumatic and life-changing as trusting your health to someone and getting worse instead of better due to something the doctor either did or failed to

Medical malpractice is more common than you think; in fact, recent study reports show that medical errors and negligence are the third leading cause of death in the United States. As the numbers increased over the years, so did the malpractice litigation business; and with it, the number of medical malpractice witnesses, both experts, and

When the help of a medical professional is needed, we trust that they have the training, capability, and good faith to help in a competent manner. When a professional is negligent or deviates from accepted standards, there can be serious consequences – lifelong injuries, or even death. A shocking number of valid medical malpractice cases

If you are reading this, chances are something in your recent medical history has gone wrong, and you are hoping to launch a malpractice suit against a surgeon. Or, perhaps, you are an attorney looking closely at a case, whether it is a defense or a plaintiff’s case. A crucial piece of the process is

Having the right medical experts on your side is often key in winning compensation or successfully defending a medical malpractice case involving a proctologist. Medical experts play an essential role in these cases, because the burden of proof in the United States is based on showing the doctor in question did not follow the protocols

When we need emergency care, the last thing we hope for or expect to encounter is medical staff in the Emergency Room who are not prepared to give us the care we need. Medical malpractice claims are surprisingly common in the United States, and many of these errors take place in the Emergency Room. These

Medical malpractice is a serious claim, and the consequences of a malpractice case going to trial can be dire for both the doctor and hospital and the patient (plaintiff). Because of the exceptionally high financial liability involved with medical malpractice, legal teams for both the plaintiff and defendant spare no expense when preparing for court.

If you have been experiencing vomiting after eating food, you may have gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). In this post, we’ll discuss the following: What GOO is The symptoms of GOO The causes of GOO How GOO is diagnosed How GOO is treated Let’s begin!. What is gastric outlet obstruction? Gastric outlet obstruction is a condition

Bleeding is a common sign of hemorrhoids. If you’ve noticed bright red blood after bowel movements, you may have underlying hemorrhoids. Read ahead to learn everything you need to know about bleeding hemorrhoidal treatment — from why hemorrhoids bleed to whether bleeding hemorrhoids are serious and the best treatment for them. What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids