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A “failure to treat” case is a type of medical malpractice lawsuit where someone sues a healthcare professional or institution for failing to provide appropriate or necessary medical care. As…
The death of an infant is one of the most painful and devastating experiences a parent can experience, and a terrifying worry for many expectant parents. Infant death, while much…
“We made a mistake” is the last thing you want to hear from a doctor. Patients like you entrust their health and wellbeing with doctors who swore to practice carefully…
Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for individuals with kidney failure, helping to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. However, when healthcare professionals fail to meet the standard of…
What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that can result from the body’s overwhelming response to an infection. It is characterized by the presence of infection…
One of the most frightening, and most dangerous birth injuries, are spinal cord injuries. A spinal cord birth injury can have a profound impact on a child’s life, leading to…
The birth of a child should be a joyous and unforgettable moment for parents. However, in some unfortunate cases, birth injuries can occur, causing distress and raising concerns about the…
On this blog, we’ve discussed wrong-patient surgery and wrong-site surgery, but there’s another medical “never event” similar to these. This “wrong surgical procedure,” where doctors perform an incorrect surgery on…
Did you suffer from a hospital slip and fall? If you experienced significant injuries from a fall as a patient at a hospital, you may be able to pursue financial…
Spinal manipulation, a technique commonly used by chiropractors and some healthcare practitioners, can provide relief for certain musculoskeletal conditions. However, when performed negligently or without proper care, spinal manipulation can…
Imagine waking up from surgery, only to find out that you received a completely different operation than you were supposed to. Wrong patient surgery refers to the alarming scenario in…
Surgery is a complex and precise medical procedure that demands utmost attention and adherence to protocols. However, there are rare instances where surgical errors occur, including one particularly alarming type…
Imagine for a moment, you are about to undergo a surgical procedure. You’re worried, but not too scared. Your surgeon has already soothed many of your worries, and you’re confident…
We’re all well aware that surgery is almost always a stressful experience, even though it is oftentimes necessary. Thankfully majority of surgeries go well. Even in those that don’t, patients…
Medical malpractice cases are complex and challenging, requiring a deep understanding of medical procedures, standards of care, and the legal system. In many cases, an expert witness can play a…
Drug interaction malpractice refers to a situation where a healthcare provider prescribes medication to a patient without considering the potential for harmful interactions with other medications the patient is already…
The continuing negligence doctrine is a legal principle that holds a party responsible for damages caused by their ongoing failure to exercise reasonable care and diligence in fulfilling a duty…
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Merson Law Review: VOL. III NO. 3 April 26, 2023 Editor in Chief: Steven E. North, Esq. Case Editor: Emily C. Vaught, Esq. Contributing Editors: Noah Werksman, paralegal; Shaun Lederman,…
“Juries tend to be very sympathetic to survivors of sexual abuse, especially if there’s any type of verbal disparagement thereafter. If the jury finds for Ms. Carroll, you could be…
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