The New York Times recently published an article calling nursing homes a “breeding ground” for Candida auris, a very contagious fungus that is resistant to most medications. When we hear the word “candida” most of…
New bipartisan legislation could allow military members the ability to sue military healthcare professionals for medical malpractice. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (Hawaii) and John Kennedy (R-La.). It seeks to overturn…
Medical mistakes are a tragic reality in the United States healthcare system. Every year, millions of lives are affected by preventable errors. Some estimates suggest that as many as 400,000 people die due to a…
At MedMalFirm.com, our medical malpractice lawyer has recently learned that a new “superbug” is threatening the lives of patients in hospitals across the United States. Despite being known to scientists and the medical community for…
There is no question that medical malpractice is a serious problem in the American healthcare system. It is alarming that so many instances of medical negligence occur on a daily basis. What is even more…
MedMalFirm.com Congratulates Scholarship Essay Winner! MedMalFirm.com (formerly Brown, Christie & Green) is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to college students driven toward success. The 2019 winner of our Essay Contest Scholarship program is Michelina…
At MedMalFirm.com, one of the most common questions our Houston bedsore attorney is asked is “what are the different stages of bedsores?” Many people don’t realize that there is more than one level of severity,…
Learning that your elderly mother has suffered sexual assault is unimaginable. But learning that her nursing home blames her is horrifying. But that is where Rosa Woodard’s family members find themselves after trying to hold…
The death of a child is a tragedy no parent wants to imagine. For dozens of parents across the United States, that tragedy has become a reality in a most heartbreaking way. At MedMalFirm.com, our…
A new report suggests that medical mistakes related to neuromuscular blockers have injured hundreds of patients over the past several years. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) operates the National Medication Errors Reporting Program…
Pressure ulcers, also called decubitus ulcers or bedsores, are one of the most alarming complications of healthcare across the world. Pressure ulcer rates are increasing in healthcare facilities, and the impact is incredible. At MedMalFirm.com,…
Lately, MedMalFirm.com has shared information about hospital performance and deficiencies in hospitals all across the United States. Now, we want to share information about the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP), a program that links Medicare…