Articles Posted in Medical Malpractice

Hospitals are among the most profitable targets for ransomware attacks. The ability of their systems to work as they should can literally mean the difference between life and death.  There’s crucial monitoring equipment, of course. Further, the electronic health record (EHR) systems are necessary to keep patient data current and to allow staff to access…

Medical workers have a duty to provide a standard of care that minimizes the risk of birth injuries during childbirth. When medical negligence occurs, severe birth injuries can result, profoundly impacting both a newborn and their family. Some of the birth injuries that can result from negligence by medical workers subject babies and their family…

If you visit a doctor and they realize your diagnosis or treatment is beyond their skills, they are required to refer you to a physician with more specialized knowledge and skills. However, doctors don’t always refer patients when they should. If you’re ill or injured, your doctor may fail to refer you or to do…

When a patient sees their doctor or seeks medical help at a hospital, they expect medical professionals to do everything in their power to uncover a patient’s injury or illness. When this doesn’t happen, a patient can suffer from severe injuries and illnesses. As a result, a patient could become a victim of medical malpractice. …

On December 7, 2023, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the repeal of the law that protected drug companies from lawsuits. What is the law’s history, and what does its repeal mean for medical malpractice lawsuits? Holding Big Pharma Responsible Until December 7, 2023, pharmaceutical companies enjoyed immunity from product liability lawsuits under the 1995 Product…

Surgeons are tasked with executing some of the most delicate tasks in the world – operating on people. If everything goes to plan, a surgical procedure can help a patient recover and enjoy a quality life once again. If a mistake happens, however, a patient can sustain further injuries or even lose their life. Everyone…

Throughout Michigan, healthcare organizations face a staffing crisis as nurses leave the profession while the government is considering implementing state-mandated nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. What does this mean for Michigan’s residents? Why Is There a Nursing Shortage? Currently, there are approximately 8,500 job openings for nurses in Michigan. Furthermore, if the state mandates a staffing ratio,…

For all health conditions, accurate diagnosis is the first step for recovery. During this stage, doctors can pinpoint what is wrong and determine the most appropriate treatment. If they fail to get a proper diagnosis, the patient might not receive the treatment they need to get better. Sometimes, a misdiagnosis could have grave consequences, especially…

When a patient visits a healthcare professional, they go there to feel better. However, sometimes patients are harmed or injured in the professional’s care. Medical malpractice is negligence or unprofessional conduct that leads to this harm or injury. Common Examples There are several situations where medical malpractice can occur. When a healthcare professional does not…

If you have undergone surgery that went wrong, you may wonder if you have a case for medical malpractice. Surgery is a complex and risky procedure that requires skill, care and attention from the Michigan surgeon and the medical team. However, sometimes, mistakes happen that could have been prevented or corrected, resulting in serious harm.…