Failure to Diagnose or Treat Preeclampsia
The number of maternal deaths worldwide has dropped dramatically in the past few decades (WHO, 2014). In the U.S., however, maternal death rates have more
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Obstetrical Negligence: The Importance Of Monitoring The Fetus During Labor
Among the most unfortunate legal cases that our law firm handles are those involving death or injury to a fetus or newborn child. Too often
SAGES Approach to Minimizing Injury During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) has developed a strategy for minimizing devastating bile duct injuries.
Severe Maternal Morbidity and Death
Significant maternal morbidity and death is a problem that for many women can and should be prevented. Studies show that 40-50% of all maternal deaths are preventable.
Statute of Limitations for Pennsylvania Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
Pennsylvania has a two-year statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit to recover damages resulting from death. A death caused by the negligence of another
Evaluation of Anesthesia Case: Failure to Maintain a Patent Airway
The practice of anesthesiology is broad in scope extending from the control of pain and consciousness in the operating room or elsewhere to the control of pain generally in the hospital or even in the outpatient setting. In the operating room, the anesthesiologist, in addition to having an extensive monitoring role, has independent responsibility for evaluating and supporting cardiopulmonary function. Because of their monitoring functions, anesthesiologists, as a rule, document their activities contemporaneously and more thoroughly than any healthcare provider other than perhaps the critical care nurse.
Evaluation of an Anoxic Brain Injury Case
Patients thankfully do not frequently suffer a brain injury during the course of a hospitalization. When such injuries do occur, medical personnel are quick to
Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis
When a Cervical Cancer Diagnosis is Delayed Due to Malpractice or Negligence The misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer due to misread pap smears
Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis & Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis of Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in the United States, the second most common cause of cancer death in
Attention Shifts to Epidural Abscess for Victims of Meningitis Outbreak
In previous blog articles, we discussed the multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis caused by tainted steroid injections. Now more than nine weeks since the outbreak
Latest On CDC’s Investigation Into The Meningitis Outbreak Linked To Contaminated Steroid Injections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to investigate a multi-state outbreak of fungal meningitis first announced on September 26, 2012. The outbreak originated
More Insult to Injury for the Victims of the Meningitis Outbreak
Have you or a loved one been affected by the recent meningitis outbreak? If so, and you live in the state of Pennsylvania we urge