American Heart Month Each year thousands of people die of heart disease in the United States. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. The month of February is American Heart Month. During this month organizations such as […]
Medical Errors Recently Fox 4 Now reported on disturbing medical malpractice occurrences within our medical community here in Florida. According to the news report, Judy Wood from Lakeland will probably never walk again. She was permanently disabled when a Lakeland doctor allegedly improperly placed a stent in her main artery. A civil trial agreed with […]
Medical Errors Recently Fox 4 Now reported on disturbing medical malpractice occurrences within our medical community here in Florida. According to the news report, Judy Wood from Lakeland will probably never walk again. She was permanently disabled when a Lakeland doctor allegedly improperly placed a stent in her main artery. A civil trial agreed with […]
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits The verdicts are coming in and many plaintiffs who have suffered injuries from transvaginal mesh, pelvic tape, or a bladder sling are finally obtaining justice. Unfortunately, if you are a victim of surgical mesh implant injuries and have not reached out to your attorney, your time may be running out. Many states […]
Written by John B. Cechman Medical malpractice is defined as the improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional. A person who alleges medical malpractice must prove four elements: (1) a duty of care was owed by the health care professional; (2) the health […]