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Contact a medical malpractice lawyer as soon as you suspect a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider made an error that caused harm. Acting quickly preserves evidence and protects legal deadlines. Whether the concern involves a diagnosis error, a surgical...
Prescription drugs can work wonders, but there is another side to this coin. Although many medications carry known risks, such as potential side effects, other problems, like severe negative reactions, stem from preventable mistakes. When harm follows prescribing or monitoring...
Most people trust their physicians to diagnose and treat their medical conditions accurately and efficiently, but sometimes, things take a different turn. Diagnostic errors are among the most common medical mistakes in the United States, affecting millions of patients every...
It is critical to talk about a risk that is too often overlooked – the mental health of new mothers. While much attention is placed on physical recovery after childbirth, postpartum mental health complications can be just as serious –...
If you are pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Washington, D.C., participating in a deposition is an important part of the legal process. A deposition allows both sides to gather information, evaluate testimony, and better understand the facts before a...
When a baby is born with a brain injury, parents wonder what went wrong during labor and delivery. The answer is frequently recorded on a paper printout called a fetal monitor strip, which tracks the baby’s heart rate and the...
April is Cesarean Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating families about cesarean births – when they are necessary, the risks involved, and when medical errors may lead to preventable harm. A C-section is a major surgical procedure. While it...
Medical errors affect thousands of patients every year, and for those treated at Washington, D.C., hospitals such as MedStar Washington Hospital Center, George Washington University Hospital, or Howard University Hospital, the consequences of negligent care can be life-altering. Washington, D.C.,...
A National Library of Health study of in-hospital births over an eight-year period showed 982,033 weighted records with neonatal birth trauma. That data means thousands of families face this difficult situation every year. Yet whereas some birth injuries are clearly...
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) happens when a newborn’s brain is deprived of oxygen or blood flow before, during, or shortly after delivery. Some effects may appear immediately, such as seizures or motor delays. Others — including learning disabilities — can emerge...
