Ureteral Injury
Ureteral injuries are severe consequences of pelvic or abdominal surgical errors and may result in infections, loss of kidney function, fistulas, and possibly even death. Although there may be other causes of a ureteral injury, such…
News and Updates
Louisiana Medical Malpractice Caps Questioned As Three Families Sue Hospital
The New Orleans Children’s Hospital, Louisiana is embroiled in a bitter legal battle with three families after a fungal outbreak that lasted 11 months over 2008 and 2009 resulted in the deaths of five children….
Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Case Filed After Fatal Misdiagnosis of Cancer
A widow has won more than $84,000 in damages following the death of her husband following a misdiagnosis that caused cancer to worsen. Misdiagnosis Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuit Christopher Goodhead was 41 years old…
Surgical Error Leaves Woman With Foul Smelling Discharge From Her Abdomen
A 68-year old woman has won close to $34,000 in a medical malpractice surgical error case after a tummy tuck operation left her with foul smelling discharge from her wound and missing a belly button….
Retained Sponge or Retained Object Cases
Have you been diagnosed with a retained sponge or a retained object following surgery? Typically, medical facilities and staff are required to keep a count on all of the medical devices and tools that are…
Paralysis
Have you or someone you know been left paralyzed after surgery? Have you sought medical advice but now want to seek compensation for the financial costs you have been left with? We trust medical professionals…
Pharmacy Malpractice
Pharmacy Malpractice, also known as pharmaceutical malpractice, refers to a lawsuit against a pharmacy, a pharmacist, hospital, or a healthcare provider handling drug distribution or administration. These lawsuits allege the defendants were negligent in their handling,…
Nursing Home Abuse: Report Reveals Poor Dental Care in Facilities Nationwide
An investigation by the New York Times has revealed a form of nursing home abuse that’s often overlooked. That is dental care. Many elderly nursing home residents across the nation are not getting the correct…
Texas Holds Nursing Home Abuse Forum
With an influx of reported elder and nursing home abuse cases, the State of Texas is holding a nursing home abuse forum to raise awareness of this growing problem. According to National Center on Elder Abuse…
Fractured Bones in Hospital or Nursing Home
Millions of Americans suffer from fractured bones each year. While the causes may vary, weakened bones and weakened immune systems that come with age play a major part. For many older adults, daily assistance is…
Broken Leg in Nursing Home or Hospital
A broken leg happens when one of the leg bones, either the the femur or the tibia, is cracked. The crack can be minor, such as a stress fracture, or severe, such as the entire…
Broken Arm in Nursing Home or Hospital
A break can occur in three bones in the arm including the radius, humerus and ulna. The bone that is affected will depend on the cause of the accident and where the victim is injured. For…