How Misdiagnosis of Pediatric Fever Can Be Medical Malpractice
by Charles B. Price, Jr.July 29th, 2015
It is extremely terrifying for parents when their children present with fever. While fevers are the body’s normal, healthy reaction to illness or stress, it is the duty of the treating emergency room physician to diagnose the cause of the fever. Failure to do so can result in permanent injury to the child, including death. … Keep reading…
Ectopic Pregnancy Misdiagnosis Can Be Medical Malpractice
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJuly 26th, 2015
Ectopic pregnancy is a serious medical condition where a fertilized egg implants into other maternal structures instead of the uterus. A delay in treating ectopic pregnancy can be medical malpractice if diagnosis is not obtained quickly enough. An ectopic pregnancy cannot continue as normal; if it does, it can cause life-threatening bleeding and damage to … Keep reading…
Is the Failure to Notify Patients of Emergency Room Test Results Medical Malpractice?
by Gerard McEneryJuly 23rd, 2015
If you or a loved one went to the emergency room, there is a very good chance the treating physician ordered some tests to diagnose the condition. Many test results are not immediately available while you are waiting in the ER, so you are discharged from the emergency room with instructions to follow-up. Fast forward … Keep reading…
What You Should Expect from the ER If You Are Having a Heart Attack
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJuly 20th, 2015
Sometimes it is difficult to know when you should seek medical treatment if you have chest pains. It could be a bad case of heartburn, or something more severe like a heart attack. It is better to be safe than sorry and get seen in the emergency room. When you arrive at the emergency room … Keep reading…
Avoiding An Auto Accident: Why Tire Pressure Still Matters In The Summer
by Charles B. Price, Jr.July 17th, 2015
It is pretty common knowledge that tire pressure is an important factor in how your car handles in the winter time, but did you know that tire pressure is important throughout the summer months, too? In the heat of the summer tire pressure can rise, on average one pound per-square inch (PSI) for every increase … Keep reading…
What Experts Are Needed To File A Medical Malpractice Case
by Gerard McEneryJuly 14th, 2015
If you believe that an injury you suffered is medical malpractice the first step to take is to contact a medical malpractice attorney. From there your legal team will review your case and determine if it is in fact a case that warrants investigation. One of the main things that your legal team is required … Keep reading…