According to a study recently released by medical experts, almost every American will be misdiagnosed at least once in their lives. Unfortunately, this can be detrimental to some. While much research has been done regarding medication errors and surgical mistakes,...
Veterans Affairs will pay the largest FTCA medical malpractice case settlement in the history of New Hampshire to a client of The Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson M.D., J.D. & Associates. The claim, filed by the wife of...
Medical malpractice is a serious problem in the United States, as evidenced by numerous studies evaluated in an article shared on Lawyers and Settlements. According to one analysis, more than 400,000 American deaths are linked to hospital mistakes that could...
A stroke is a medical condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is stopped. If the brain does not get the blood and oxygen it needs, then brain cells can die, causing permanent damage. Each year, 800,000 people...
It’s official: after three years of new initiatives under the Affordable Care Act, the Obama Administration has announced a sharp decline in medical errors nationwide. Since 2011, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have been working alongside hospitals...
Gallbladder surgery is a procedure performed to remove the gallbladder, often due to digestive problems or gallstones. Gallbladders can be removed through open surgery or through a procedure known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This minimally invasive approach involves removal of the...
When it comes to preventable injuries suffered by patients, some of the most common include infections. With amazing improvements in medical science and the healthcare industry, medical providers have placed tremendous emphasis on reducing hospital-acquired infections with the utmost efficiency....
Mistakes relating to medication are a common but avoidable cause of stroke. In fact, the Physicians Insurance Association of America reports that prescription error cases cost $219 million annually, and that they are the second most frequent type of medical...
