There are many forms of medical malpractice. One of the most unnerving types occurs when the wrong surgical procedure is performed. Not only can this kind of mistake be costly, but it can also have very serious health consequences. As a patient, you have the right to expect that the surgical procedure you go in for is the one...
Continue ReadingIf a doctor or other healthcare provider makes mistakes in treating your medical condition and causes injury, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. Even though medical malpractice lawsuits have the same burden of proof as other civil lawsuits, proving one is daunting. Medical malpractice suits are often expensive and complicated, requiring significant resources and expert testimony. Understanding what to expect...
Continue ReadingThat a surgeon would leave something in your body sounds like something you hear only on investigative news shows. But it happens—and more often than you probably think. If you’ve undergone recent surgery, learning more about potential warning signs of a foreign object is crucial. You want to know these signs and seek additional medical treatment before it becomes...
Continue ReadingExperiencing constant pain after surgery can be concerning, especially if the pain feels different from normal post-surgical discomfort. If you feel sharp pain, burning sensations, numbness, or weakness that won’t go away, you might be dealing with nerve damage. While some nerve injuries heal on their own, others may be permanent—especially if caused by medical negligence. At Poulos &...
Continue ReadingNerve damage can have a lasting impact on your ability to live your life the way you want. If you are such a victim, you may wonder, What is the average payout for nerve damage? The average payout for nerve damage in the United States is around $20,000. Compensation can range from $5,000 to over $250,000 depending on injury...
Continue ReadingA leukemia misdiagnosis can lead to severe consequences, including loss of life or significant decline in the patient’s quality of life. If a doctor or medical facility fails to correctly diagnose leukemia due to negligence or haste, they may be held responsible for the resulting medical expenses. Mistakes can happen. But when a mistake rises to the level of...
Continue ReadingWhen someone walks into an emergency room, they expect help, not hesitation. However, in too many cases, patients needing immediate care are turned away, delayed, or transferred without being properly stabilized. These aren’t just mistakes—they could be violations of federal law. An EMTALA violation is the result of a hospital refusal to treat an emergency. If this happened to...
Continue ReadingWhen you visit a hospital or medical facility for injuries or illness, you trust you’ll be in good hands with the medical professionals. If you’re hospitalized, you’ll likely interact with nurses the most. A doctor will visit once or twice a day, but your main point of contact will be the nursing staff. While most nurses treat patients to...
Continue ReadingSepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection causes inflammation throughout the body. Prompt and proper treatment of sepsis is crucial to prevent serious complications and improve outcomes for patients. A sepsis negligence claim occurs when medical negligence causes sepsis or delays its diagnosis and treatment, leading to patient harm. To succeed, the...
Continue ReadingYou went to the emergency room because something felt wrong, and you knew it couldn’t wait. But instead of getting the immediate help you needed, you waited. Hours passed. Nobody ran tests. No one seemed to be listening. And when treatment finally came, it was too late. Unfortunately, this story is far too familiar. Delays in emergency rooms can...
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