Posts in 2016

Dec 21 Breast Cancer Malpractice: Failure to Diagnose

Each year, approximately 180,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer and 44,000 will die from the disease. ...

Nov 23 Failure to Diagnose Heart Attacks in the Emergency Room

A heart attack, technically referred to as a myocardial infarction (MI), is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the ...

Oct 26 Birth Injuries Resulting From Medical Errors: What You Need to Know

Nothing may be more heart wrenching than seeing a baby whose life is forever changed as a result of a birth injury. These injuries ...

Oct 05 Disabled Veterans Face Special Challenges in Nursing Homes

Life for military veterans isn’t easy, but negligent nursing homes and health care providers make things worse. Physical ...

Sep 21 Concussions and Brain Injury

Nothing says Fall like tailgating, football, and sports-related concussions. A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when ...

Sep 02 Stroke - Recognize the Signs and Act in Time

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. ...