Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death of a healthy baby. Physical factors associated with SIDS include low birth rate, respiratory infection and brain defects. In addition, environmental factors, such as sleeping on the stomach and sleeping on a soft surface, can block the airways and increase the risk of SIDS. SIDS is [...]
When one hears about medical malpractice, the first thought is to think about hospitals or physicians. But, medical malpractice can happen in any field of medicine, there can even be malpractice in dentistry. Dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists can also cause injury to patients. Mistakes During Extractions Typically, a tooth extraction is a routine [...]
Immunizing against certain diseases is a decades-old concept that in years past has been shown to be effective at eradicating very serious and life-threatening diseases. As technology has advanced, so has the number of inoculations recommended for children and adults every year, and the number of vaccines that are now expected for children and recommended [...]
Doctor's visits are a normal part of childhood -- from well visits to immunizations to the occasional sick visit, you'll be taking your child to the doctor at least a couple times a year. In most cases, these appointments go off without a hitch and you're informed of your child's growth or given an antibiotic [...]
When you or a loved one is injured or becomes ill due to the negligence or carelessness of someone else, you will be met with a number of sudden challenges that can be difficult to overcome. Healing from physical injuries and illness is just the start -- bringing forward a claim with the assistance of [...]
Few cases of medical malpractice are as heartbreaking as cases of pediatric malpractice. Children should be protected as much as possible, especially by the physicians caring for them when they are at their most vulnerable and are unable to care for themselves. However, many physicians are negligent or careless, leaving children with preventable injuries or [...]
Medical malpractice lawsuits are fairly common in the United States. According to the Medical Malpractice Center, there are about 19,000 suits filed against doctors and other health care providers each year. These lawsuits are a result of a health care provider to provide appropriate treatment or to take appropriate action. The negligence involved in these [...]
The very nature of sports means that athletes typically need to see a medical professional more often than the average person. Whether they are obtaining care for an injury or simply ensuring they are healthy and well enough to continue playing, athletes of all ages are frequently in the physician's chair. Unfortunately, with more exposure [...]
Medical malpractice suits are a legal way to enable injured patients to seek and receive compensation due to medical negligence by a medical professional. No two medical malpractice suits are the same, however, there are specific requirements for each case. These requirements include establishing that the medical professional had a duty of care and that [...]
Medical malpractice is a specialized type of personal injury case that is brought against physicians, hospitals, nurses, EMTs or other medical care professionals. It is a type of professional malpractice that applies only when a person is harmed in the course of receiving some type of medical treatment or medical care. Regardless of experience or [...]
