People place a lot of trust in healthcare practitioners, largely due to their extensive training and oath to do no harm. However, it’s crucial to keep in mind that even these highly skilled professionals can occasionally make mistakes. Medication or dosage errors are...
Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis of cancer may have grave consequences
Cancer is a formidable adversary that affects millions of lives worldwide. Early diagnosis is often the key to effective treatment and increased survival rates. However, when doctors misdiagnose cancer, the consequences can be devastating for patients and their...
Why a Connecticut doctor’s apology can’t be used against them
Your doctor made an error in your treatment or maybe a diagnostic error that caused you further harm. You know that your added suffering was their fault because they acknowledged it and apologized. That’s “game, set and match” for a medical malpractice suit, right?...
What is the standard of care in medical malpractice?
Patients expect doctors to take proper care of them. While this is usually exactly what happens, there are times when medical professionals don’t do what they should. One way that they provide poor care is by failing to ensure they’re meeting or exceeding the standard...
When might a doctor be liable for medical malpractice?
Every healthcare provider has a duty to provide competent care to their patients. This is known as a standard of care. If they breach this standard of care, resulting in injury or death, they may be held liable for medical malpractice. If you are a victim of medical...
3 mistakes you need to avoid in a medical malpractice claim
Despite advances in medical technology, medical errors still happen. In fact, a 2016 Johns Hopkins University study revealed that 440,000 Americans lose their lives annually due to errors made by healthcare providers. In fact, medical errors are the third-leading...
Getting justice after a missed diagnosis
When it comes to treating some ailments like cancer, the earlier you seek medical attention, the better. But what if you play your part and see a doctor only to end up with a wrong diagnosis? It means that you will not receive the proper treatment you need, and your...
How much is your medical malpractice claim worth in Connecticut?
A botched surgery or wrong diagnosis can make your life pretty miserable. You may be staring at months in the hospital as you recover, and you may not be able to attend to work duties within that time. On top of the medical bills and missed wages, you are likely to...
How frequently do diagnostic mistakes hurt patients?
Medical doctors perform tests and review patient information to determine the cause of their symptoms. The diagnostic process is sometimes quick, and other times it requires that the physician rule out multiple medical issues before they arrive at a conclusive...
3 things to gather up for your medical malpractice claim
If you are a victim of medical malpractice, the law entitles you to compensation for any medical expenses incurred, pain and suffering, lost wages as well as other losses arising from the incident. However, being entitled to compensation does not mean that it’s easy...
