Physicians spend years in school and residency before they are allowed to treat patients on their own. They are then presented with almost every type of case that they could possibly see in the future. Although they have the medical knowledge to diagnose and treat most conditions, they may sometimes make mistakes that result in medical malpractice claims.
Illinois wrongful death claim alleges medical malpractice
Regardless of whether a patient comes into the hospital for treatment of a minor scrape or severe chest pains, New York patients should be diagnosed, treated and cared for properly. After all, health professionals are required to do that. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. This may have been the case in a situation in another state where a physician and the hospital where he practices are both facing a wrongful death lawsuit which claims that they committed medical malpractice.
Woman dies after C-section, estate files medical malpractice suit
As a general rule, C-sections are very beneficial because they often save the lives of unborn children and their mothers. However, in some cases, complications can arise. When the hospital staff does not have the appropriate medication or tools on-hand to combat the complications, it can lead to the mother's or the baby's premature death. Unfortunately, that is what reportedly happened in a recent case outside of New York, when a mother lost her life during a c-section surgery; and this tragic case has led to the filing of a medical malpractice claim.
Multiple doctor errors and misdiagnoses almost end girl's life
Although no one wants to experience a misdiagnosis or a botched surgery, the truth of the matter is that this occurs more frequently than many New York residents think. As many as 20 percent of medical cases across the nation are misdiagnosed. Nearly 30 percent of those doctor errors were life-threatening or resulted in permanent disability or death.
Medical malpractice suit won in New York for misdiagnosis case
While many New Yorkers put off going to the doctor and either suffer through an illness or try to self-diagnose, sometimes there are situations where professional care must be sought. Few people enjoy going to the doctor, but understand that a medical professional's knowledge, expertise and access to appropriate treatments can prove invaluable. Unfortunately, despite years of training, mistakes do happen and can lead to a misdiagnosis. This form of medical malpractice can lead to unnecessary procedures and pain to the patient.
Simple doctor errors lead to meningitis and $2.88 million suit
Typically, when someone is hurt, that person will go to the doctor, trusting that the trained professional will help them. Unfortunately, doctor errors can occur, in New York and the rest of the country, and these errors can have tragic consequences. The family of a man who contracted meningitis and then subsequently committed suicide sued the pain clinic, and they were recently awarded a $2.88 million verdict.
Medical malpractice suit after mother allegedly froze to death
New York residents may be interested in a shocking case of the husband and eight children of a woman in another state who learned that she may have been frozen while she was still alive. The family has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital allegedly responsible. The 80-year-old woman died in 2010 after suffering a heart attack at home. She was transported to a hospital where medical staff said that their reviving efforts were in vain, and she was pronounced dead.
Medical malpractice suit filed after boy is misdiagnosed and dies
To many in New York, doctors are considered miracle workers. Unfortunately, they make mistakes just like the rest of us. However, physicians and hospital staff are required to provide a certain standard of care when dealing with patients. When that level of care is not provided and results in the serious injury or death of another, they can be held liable for their negligence. Recently, a young boy's family filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor and the hospital where he practices for allegedly misdiagnosing their son, which ultimately resulted in his death.
Jury awards $5.4 million in amputation involving doctor errors
Amputations have been the subject of a considerable number of medical malpractice claims. Carelessness in the treatment of circulatory problems and the failure to spot advancing infections can constitute medical negligence. In addition to doctor errors, hospital negligence in New York and other states has caused unnecessary amputations when the wrong limb is amputated or even when a limb is mistakenly amputated in a surgery scheduled for some other procedure.
Elderly woman wins medical malpractice claim after botched call
An elderly woman in New York recently put her faith into an ambulance crew that was to provide adequate care when they answered her 911 call for help. The 65-year-old woman has recently been awarded a $1.25 million settlement for medical expenses, pain and suffering after this botched 911 call. A New York Supreme Court jury made this decision following two weeks of a medical malpractice trial.
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