As reported in Forbes, a lawsuit was recently filed in California against health insurer Cigna for using a software system which allowed healthcare claims to be systematically rejected in a matter of seconds without doctors ever opening patient medical records. The...
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Do you understand how Illinois modified comparative fault works?
When personal injuries happen (through a car crash, slip-and-fall or medical malpractice), it is crucial to determine who is at fault so the injured party can claim the damages they are entitled to. Fault is the foundation of every personal injury claim. So, how is it...
The rights of a patient when a doctor misdiagnoses them
Most people have a primary care physician who they see for routine concerns. People tend to deeply trust the physician who oversees their care. In modern medicine in the United States, primary care physicians are, essentially, medical gatekeepers. They evaluate...
What is dental malpractice? 5 ways your dentist can get it wrong
Just like any other medical professional, dentists have a duty of care to provide their patients with a certain standard of service. Failure to do so can result in them facing a medical malpractice claim. This can manifest in a number of ways and can give rise to a...
Multiple cancers are among the most often misdiagnosed
Cancer is one of the most feared medical conditions for most people. Important advances have been made in detecting and treating all types of cancers – although some more than others. Early diagnosis is key to being able to treat cancer before it spreads. However, in...
Medical malpractice: When a surgery goes wrong
Delicate medical procedures like surgeries require the utmost care by the entire operating team. Any slip-ups at any stage can be deadly to the patient. Unfortunately, negligence often plays out during surgery, with thousands of cases reported annually. Mistakes can...
Can you sue for malpractice if harmed in a clinical trial?
Clinical trials play a crucial role in medical advances -- from getting vaccines on the market to testing new cancer treatments. Some people participate to get access to potentially life-saving treatments not yet available. Others just want to earn a little extra...
Is prescribing a drug off-label a form of medical malpractice?
Medication manufacturers have to thoroughly test the drugs they produce before releasing them to the public. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scrutinizes claims about the safety and efficacy of a medication. The manufacturer will need to fund research that...
Important aspects of a medical malpractice claim
Most people assume that a doctor knows what they are doing and that nothing will go wrong during treatment. While it’s the case in many instances, doctors and other health practitioners can make potentially deadly mistakes when discharging their duties. Depending on...
How common are medication errors in nursing homes?
Medication errors are prevalent in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. Whether it is due to negligence or lack of communication, medication errors lead to preventable injuries, some that prove fatal. According to a one news report, medication errors in...