Medical Malpractice
What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury . John Whitfield
Medical malpractice lawsuits are, sadly, a common occurrence in the United States. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient seeking diagnosis and/or treatment from a medical provider, is harmed when that professional fails to provide appropriate healthcare treatment. Most medical professionals and hospital systems make a small number of mistakes; however,
Tennessee Mom Captures Nurse Assaulting Wheelchair-Bound Son with Cerebral Palsy
Medical Malpractice . John Whitfield
Instances of medical malpractice occur nearly every day without many knowing. These occurrences can be incredibly taxing and devastating for the victim and their family members who witness or have knowledge of the malpractice. Recently in Nashville, the mother of a wheelchair-bound young adult found out his in-home nurse assaulted
Death of Neil Armstrong Caused by Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice . John Whitfield
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States according to the American Heart Association. While that may seem frightening, what’s even scarier is some of these deaths could have been prevented. People around the world know beloved American icon Neil Armstrong by name since he was
The Most Common Birth Injuries
Medical Malpractice . John Whitfield
Most soon-to-be parents eagerly await the birth of their new family members, blissfully unaware of the myriad of things that can go wrong during pregnancy, childbirth, and thereafter. Getting the proper prenatal care can help prevent some issues related to childbirth, but the birthing process itself can be fraught with
Three In Five Pregnancy Related Deaths Preventable
Medical Malpractice . John Whitfield
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), pregnancy related deaths are defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy or within a year of pregnancy from pregnancy complications caused by a chain of events initiated by pregnancy or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects
Tennessee Nurse Faces Criminal Charges For Medication Mix Up
Medical Malpractice . John Whitfield
Nurses are absolutely crucial for our healthcare industry. As the healthcare professional the patients interact with the most, they are the first line of care for most of us. While most nurses provide outstanding care, the reality is that sometimes they do make mistakes and these mistakes can be devastating
Doctor Mistakes Kidney For Tumor
Medical Malpractice . John Whitfield
We place a huge amount of trust in our doctors. We rely on them as experts to help us recover from illnesses and injuries. Most of the time, this trust is well placed. After all, doctors spend years going through rigorous schooling and obtaining hands on experience under close supervision
Top Five Medical Errors Our Nashville Malpractice Attorneys See The Most
Medical Malpractice . John Whitfield
The nature of medical work places a huge responsibility on doctors and other healthcare providers. When a person becomes a physician, they accept this responsibility and swear an oath to uphold certain standards of care. This allows patients to put trust in their doctors to help them heal when they