Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
As per a report issued by Journal of the American Medical Association, medical negligence is said to be the third leading cause of untimely deaths in the United States, right behind heart disease and cancer. Additionally, according to the 2016 medical malpractice payout analysis by Diederich Healthcare, malpractice payouts increased for the third year in a row in 2015. Payouts across the US totaled $3.95 million, which is an increase of 1.68% from 2014.
The discovery of harm rule and medical malpractice
Most legal claims are subject to a statute of limitations. These limitations define the amount of time a person has to file a legal claim after the event has taken place. Once the time limit specified in the statute of limitations has passed, an individual may very possibly have their claim dismissed. However, some states have enacted what is known as a “discovery of harm” rule.
The First Half of 2016 Saw a Rise in Roadway Deaths
During the first half of 2016, there were close to 18,000 fatalities in accidents on roadways throughout the United States, according to the Washington Post. This is an increase of more than 10 percent compared with the number of fatalities on U.S. roads during the first half of 2015. Unfortunately, there was also a substantial […]
Proving Fault in States without Dog Bite Laws
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 4.7 million dog bite incidents every year in the United States. Of these, 800,000 people will seek medical attention and 50% of these dog bite victims are children. Out of the 800,000, 386,000 victims of dog bites will need to get emergency […]
Misdiagnosis of Tonsil Cancer and Medical Malpractice
According to a report issued by cancer.net, it was estimated that 48,330 adults – 34,780 men and 13,550 women – would be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer. Rates of these types of cancer are more than double in men as compared to women.
Study looks at medication errors in nursing homes
Adults that reside in New York nursing homes rely on health care providers for all of their basic needs. Given their living situation and health status, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to medical errors including medication mistakes. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society analyzed the impact of medication errors on nursing home residents.
The Spike in Automobile Accidents Involving Older Teens
There has been a troubling increase in car accident fatalities involving teenage drivers. The Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported on the increase in teen crash deaths, as well as on a new report that is focused on the risks for older teen drivers. As car accident rates with teens climb, understanding the dangers becomes […]
Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents and Liability
Falls account for more than 8 million hospital emergency department visits, which represent 21.3% cause of death. More than 1 million visits involve slips and falls. As per the Consumer Product Safety Commission, floors and materials on floors directly contribute to more than 2 million fall injuries every year. Falls are the cause of 50% […]
Misdiagnosis of Throat Cancer and Medical Malpractice
Based on 2009 to 2013 cases and fatalities, the number of new larynx cancer cases was 3.2 per 100,000 adults while the number of deaths was 1.1 per 100,000 adults, both men and women.
The Dangers Associated With Trenches
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an average of two workers are killed every single month as a result of trench collapses. There are many strict rules regarding trench safety, some of which employers do not always follow. When a trench cave-in occurs or other injuries happen due to trenches on construction […]