- Here’s Why You Should Avoid Going to the Hospital on Weekends
December 28, 2021
Read MoreAlthough you may not have a choice in when to seek medical care if you are suffering an emergency, for planned or elective care you should consider when to schedule your treatment or procedure. In particular, you may want to consider avoiding going to the hospital or seeking medical care on the weekend or on […]
- What Can I Do to Protect Myself from Medical Malpractice?
December 20, 2021
Read MoreWhen you seek medical care, you are your best advocate and protector from medical negligence. You should familiarize yourself with the steps and tips below, which you can follow when undergoing medical care and treatment to help reduce your risk of being injured by medical malpractice. Medical Negligence Statistics A study by Johns Hopkins University […]
- ER Doctors Often Fail to Diagnose Brain Injuries
September 10, 2021
Read MoreDespite many recent advancements in medical science, victims of brain injuries still frequently fail to have their injuries properly diagnosed, especially when they go to the emergency room for treatment. Unfortunately, because most people go to the emergency room after being involved in an accident, an undiagnosed brain injury can be a serious issue for […]
- The Failure to Diagnose Spinal Cord Abscess
August 17, 2021
Read MoreA failure to diagnose or a misdiagnosis of a medical condition can lead to catastrophic or life-threatening consequences. One commonly misdiagnosed condition includes a spinal cord abscess, which can have a serious impact on a patient’s life if not promptly identified and treated. What is a Spinal Cord Abscess? A spinal cord abscess, also known […]
- Impact of Failing to Read an MRI, X-Ray, or Mammogram Correctly
May 22, 2021
Read MoreRadiology scans are used to diagnose a wide variety of injuries and diseases, including broken bones, ligament and tendon tears, and cancer. Examples of radiology scans include MRIs, X-rays, mammograms, CAT scans, and ultrasounds. The doctors who specialize in interpreting the results of radiology scans are called radiologists, while the actual scans themselves are usually […]
- Common Examples of Hospital Negligence
February 19, 2021
Read MoreHospitals have earned the reputation of being an establishment that can help us get better. Whether a patient is admitted to the hospital for surgery, to give birth or to obtain emergency services, they go to get help – not to get hurt. Unfortunately, hospital negligence happens all too frequently- and here, in Pennsylvania, it’s […]
- Why Would a Doctor Fail to Perform a Biopsy?
December 01, 2020
Read MoreBiopsies are an essential component of correctly diagnosing and treating a condition. While they are commonly used to help diagnose cancer, they can also be used to diagnose many other medical conditions. They also can be used to examine the status of existing conditions. Below, we will take a look at the different types of […]
- Common Misconceptions About Prostate Cancer
November 15, 2020
Read MoreMyth: My Chances of Getting Prostate Cancer Are Low Because No One in My Family Has It While you don’t need a direct relative to have cancer in order to be diagnosed with it yourself, your chance of developing it increases if someone in your family has the disease. The risk of developing prostate cancer […]
- Was My Lung Cancer Misdiagnosed?
June 25, 2020
Read MoreDid you know that lung cancer can be misdiagnosed as acid reflux? This startling fact shows just how easy it is for doctors to miss a serious medical condition such as cancer. Below, we will take a look at what lung cancer is, how it is misdiagnosed and how an experienced medical malpractice attorney can […]
- Filing a Claim for Failure to Diagnose a Stroke
June 13, 2020
Read MoreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year. They are the third leading cause of death in the United States, with someone suffering a stroke every 40 seconds, according to statistics. Strokes are also the leading cause of long-term disability. The long-term (and often severe) […]
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