Category: Medical Negligence Blog

Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that happens when the body improperly responds to an infection. When sepsis sets in, the immune system starts fighting the body’s tissues, interfering with bodily functions and damaging otherwise healthy tissues. Although sepsis can occur from a natural infection, other causes of sepsis…

Bard PowerPort The Bard PowerPort first hit the market in 2000, intended to provide relief and offer a less-invasive treatment method for its already-suffering users. Used for patients who require repeated delivery of medication into the bloodstream, the device is surgically implanted under a patient’s skin, allowing prolonged access to…

Unintended Retention of Foreign Objects The Unintended Retention of Foreign Object (URFO) incidents refer to any foreign object unintentionally being left inside a surgery patient post-procedure. In such instances, victims often suffer both physical and emotional distress, with worst-case scenarios resulting in death. URFOs were determined by the Joint Commission…

A well-respected transplant surgeon in Texas is being accused of secretly altering the transplant list so that his patients would not receive the livers they needed, potentially resulting in their deaths, according to The New York Times. The matter is currently under investigation. About the Doctor The doctor accused of…

As advancements continue, AI technology is rapidly gaining popularity across various industries and sectors. While the technology has many exciting applications in the field of medicine, we are beginning to see the dangers it poses to patients. Automation bias, misinterpretation of commands, and software glitches can lead to medical misdiagnoses,…

A recent detailed investigation by the Chicago Tribune shed light on systemic issues that allows abuse by doctors to occur, revealing a healthcare and regulatory framework riddled with gaps and inefficiencies. These shortcomings have reportedly allowed numerous abusive practitioners to evade scrutiny and continue their harmful practices unchecked. In some cases, healthcare…

We trust our healthcare providers to take care of us, listen to our symptoms, and properly diagnose our ailments. However, preconceived notions and medical gaslighting can interfere with a proper diagnosis and receiving the quality medical care you deserve. Here is what you need to know about this far too…

According to ABC News 9 in Cincinnati, a woman and her husband have filed a lawsuit against the City of Newport and Newport Fire & Rescue, alleging that the woman suffered a heart attack after being given the wrong medication by EMT paramedics in the back of an ambulance. The…

Organ donations and transplants save tens of thousands of lives every year across the United States, according to the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. However, they can also cause significant health problems if doctors are not careful because screening is required to ensure an organ is compatible with its recipient. Other…

In one of the most devastating instances of alleged dental malpractice, a 51-year-old veteran and father from Volo died shortly after a tooth extraction surgery at his dentist’s office in Gurnee because he was given too much anesthesia. The Lake County State Attorney’s Office is investigating the case to determine…