Types of Birth Injury
Of every 1,000 babies born in the United States, 6 to 8 are born with a birth injury. This means that roughly 1 in every 9,714 people in the country is born with some type of a birth injury. Statistics reveal that approximately 28,000 infants are born with birth defects every year.
When can You File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Medical malpractice is the number three cause of death in the United States. According to a study released by the US Department of Health and Human Services in 2012, hospitals reported only 14% of treatment errors and other healthcare mistakes.
Summer Accidents to Prevent this Year
According to a report published in the journal, Pediatrics, the leading cause of death in children is preventable injuries. Unintentional accidents cause more than 12,000 pediatric deaths each year in the United States. This means that over 30 children die every day in the country and those who do not succumb to their injuries still […]
Preventing Burn Injuries this Summer
The summer months bring many dangerous accidents, especially for children. This is a time for BBQ grills and fireworks, so there are many hazards that can cause serious injury. According to the CDC, fires and burns are the third leading cause of death in homes. In the United States, more than 12,000 people among those […]
Bladder Damage Caused by Medical Negligence
In the United States, hysterectomies rank number two among the most commonly performed gynecological procedures. More than 500,000 procedures are performed each year.
Doctor who treated Junior Seau accused of negligence
New York residents may know that former standout NFL linebacker Junior Seau’s suicide has been linked to the degenerative and progressive brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The Hall of Famer suffered bouts of severe depression before taking his own life in 2012, and the San Diego Chargers team doctor who prescribed him the sleeping aid zolpidem, which is sold under the trade name Ambien, has been accused of gross negligence by the Medical Board of California.
The First Steps to File a Medical Malpractice Case
In the United States, medical negligence is the third leading cause of death. In 2014, there were about 8,900 medical malpractice claims against MDs and DOs. According to the Diederich Healthcare 2014 Medical Malpractice Payout Analysis, the total payout amount was $3,891,743,050.
Looking at malpractice suits may reduce medical errors
A study that has been published in a medical journal has noted that in 2013, more than 250,000 people died from medical errors. Based on this estimate, medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in the United States. Hospitals in New York and throughout the country may become safer for patients as insurance companies and medical providers are increasingly examining data about errors and making changes to their policies based on what they learn.
Day Care Negligence and Child Injury
Close to 11 million kids are in various child care centers and programs across the country, including child care centers, in-home child care, and family child care homes. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that about two-thirds of infants in the Unites States are in childcare, and more than 30% of those children are in […]
Accidents – The Leading Cause of Death in Children
Accidents are the leading cause of death in children aged 1 to 14 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014, 3,857 deaths were caused by unintentional injuries in children among this age group. Unintentional drowning and unintentional motor vehicle traffic were the two main causes of unintentional injury deaths. […]