Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional fails to provide the standard level of care, resulting in harm or injury to a patient. Doctor errors are one of the leading causes of medical malpractice cases. Understanding these errors and how to protect...
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How can serious prescription errors occur?
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Feb 3, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
In the time after you start a new medication, you may begin to experience strange or harmful side effects. One source of malpractice is a doctor writing the wrong prescription for you to take, such as a different dosage or type of medicine. Noticing this problem may...
3 vacuum-assisted delivery risks
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Dec 8, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
When labor is not progressing and the baby is in distress, vacuum-assisted delivery is an alternative to a cesarean section or using forceps. The Cleveland Clinic explains that a vacuum extractor consists of a suction cup attached to an electric or mechanical pump....
Are you at risk for further injury in a hospital?
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Nov 22, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
A hospital provides medical care when you need it most. If you feel worse instead of better while undergoing treatment, could the hospital face blame? Medical malpractice cases do not just arise at medical practices but often inside the hospital. Negligence can come...
Forcep use could result in facial paralysis
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Oct 29, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
During childbirth, you rely on your doctors to ensure your safety and your baby's safety. Unfortunately, birth injuries can happen due to the misuse of instruments during childbirth. Out of 1000 live births, 10 infants will face injury to their facial nerve. This can...
What Questions To Ask a Medical Malpractice Attorney
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Oct 7, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
Knowing what questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney is instrumental in choosing the right attorney for your situation. Start your initial conversation with your potential attorney by asking how long the attorney has practiced medical malpractice law. Many...
What is the burden of proof in a medical malpractice case?
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 30, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
When you file a lawsuit against a medical professional for negligence, you have the burden to prove your claims. This requirement hinges on the basis of the American legal system that says someone is innocent of any wrongdoing until someone else can prove that person...
Can You Sue a Doctor for a Misdiagnosis?
by Steinberg Goodman & Kalish | Sep 16, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
You can sue a doctor for a misdiagnosis if it rises to the level of medical malpractice. Misdiagnosing an illness, not diagnosing at all, or delaying the diagnosis is of an illness is one of the most serious kinds of medical malpractice. To prove your case, attorneys...
How can distractions during surgery lead to serious errors?
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Sep 13, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
No matter what kind of surgery a person needs, they may start to feel physically worse in the time after they leave the hospital. Various kinds of surgical errors are far more common than people may think and they can happen when a medical professional does not pay...
How can prescription errors happen when a doctor is distracted?
On Behalf of Steinberg, Goodman & Kalish | Aug 1, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
Dealing with the aftermath of a prescription error can feel frustrating and tiring. These mistakes can often happen because your doctor or medical professional incorrectly assumed a fact about you while you were at an appointment. Errors could also happen when a...
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