Medical Malpractice

Life has many milestones, and few are as exciting as expecting a baby. But both the pregnancy and delivery processed also result in their share of risks. One of these is the risk of an injury to a fetal or infant brain. In fact, studies show that nearly 8 out of 1000...

The experience of a birth injury can be devastating and overwhelming for parents. Coping with the emotional, physical and practical aspects of such a situation can lead to significant stress. Failing to address this stress can lead to challenging impacts for parents...

Women give birth in all sorts of places and ways, yet most in the U.S. will give birth in a hospital, under the supervision of a medical team. Sometimes the doctors spot something that makes them decide to intervene for the safety of the mother and child. While they...

Since accurate medical diagnosis plays a vital role in proper treatment and patient well-being, a failure to diagnose can have severe consequences. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have estimated that diagnostic errors might be responsible...

Cerebral palsy is often a concern for parents and caregivers, especially when it comes to understanding the causes and potential negligence associated with the condition. It is a group of neurological disorders that affect muscle control, movement and coordination. ...

A common complaint from people with disabilities of all kinds is that they face a surprising amount of ignorance regarding how their disability does – or doesn’t – affect other aspects of their health. In focus groups, some doctors have admitted that they’d rather not...

Among the many potential risks that even healthy women have during pregnancy is the possibility of suffering a stroke. Some 20% of women who suffer a stroke before they’re 35 are pregnant.  The overall risk of having a stroke during your pregnancy, delivery or soon...

Different types of medical negligence happen in medical settings, including misdiagnosis. Physicians are trained to follow a diagnostic process to provide a patient with top-notch care. However, some may fail to do this, leading to a misdiagnosis. Below are three...

Cancer is among the leading causes of death in the world. The primary solution the medical field employs is detecting it earlier, as it's easier to control the disease at that point. Doctors perform several procedures to detect different types of cancer sooner....

Diagnosis is one of the most basic responsibilities of a physician. They review someone's symptoms, perform special tests and determine the underlying causes of medical issues. The diagnostic process helps doctors determine the right treatment for a patient....