Medical Malpractice
Flu Test Misdiagnosis Almost Costs Girl her Life
Flu season is upon us and is in full force. Couple that with this year’s H1N1 scare, or swine flu, and you’ve got a lot of concerned people. Given the dangerous nature of this illness, when it is misdiagnosed, the doctor may find himself facing a medical malpractice claim. One of the quickest ways for…
Read MoreThe Real Reason for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
With all the recent talk about healthcare reform there have been more than a few references to tort reform and along with it, implications that people who sue for medical malpractice are greedy and just looking for a windfall. The truth of the matter is legitimate cases of medical negligence often leave their victims with…
Read MoreDoctor Denies Fault in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
An Arkansas doctor who is being sued for the wrongful death of a successful advertising agency owner is denying any responsibility in the man’s death and placing the blame back on the patient claiming he ignored medical advice and neglected to seek follow-up treatment. Dr. Stephen Hennigan, among others, is being named in the lawsuit…
Read MoreWrongful Death Lawsuit Ends with $6 Million Verdict
The husband of a 42 year old woman who died from blood clots following simple outpatient knee surgery has been awarded $6 million in damages for her wrongful death. The victim was referred to an orthopedic surgeon by her primary care physician because she was experiencing pain in her left knee that was getting progressively…
Read MoreChicago Doctor Accused of Nursing Home Malpractice
Chicago physician Dr. Michael Reinstein is being accused of multiple counts of nursing home malpractice for overmedicating patients that were in his care. According to staff members at the facility where he worked, Maxwell Manor, patients treated by Reinstein experienced symptoms such as trembling, loss of bladder control and hallucinations. Legal documents also indicate that…
Read MoreMan Sues Hospital for Medical Malpractice
A St. Louis man who went to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of his renal disease is now suing them for medical malpractice claiming they are responsible for his developing a rare disorder referred to as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. Between 2004 and 2007, the plaintiff underwent several MRI’s at the hospital, most of which involved…
Read More3.1 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A New York jury has awarded a $3.1 million to the estate of John T. Benigno, for the medical malpractice that caused his wrongful death. In January 2002, Benigno went to the South Shore Heart Associates where he was treated by Dr. Stephen Horowitz for cardiac symptoms. He already had a medical history of high…
Read MoreDoctor Writes Book about Dangers of Medical Errors
71 year old Dr. Richard Klein knows a thing or two about practicing medicine. He’s also honest enough to admit that there is a growing problem involving medical errors in this country. In fact, he’s written a book about it, warning both patients and doctors about the risks of medical malpractice. It’s titled “Surviving Your…
Read MoreActor Sues Hospital in Wrongful Death of Brother
Academy Award nominated actor James Woods has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the 2006 death of his brother. The amount of damages he is seeking has not yet been reported, however it is known that he filed the suit on behalf of his nephew in order to “seek justice”. According to the lawsuit, 49…
Read MoreControversial Botox Treatments Result in Medical Malpractice Suit
We frequently hear of celebrities and even every day people receiving botox treatments in hopes of turning back the clock and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. But there are other, lesser known reasons that botox may be administered, as in the case of Missouri man Richard Hart who was prescribed the highly toxic drug as…
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