You tell your doctor things that you might not want anyone else to know. Doctor-patient confidentiality, and your right to privacy, is protected by law. If the worst happens and your healthcare provider publicizes your medical information without … [Read more...]
What Fees Come Out of My Personal Injury Settlement Check?
After your personal injury attorney has negotiated a settlement with the at-fault party's insurance, you don't get a check right away. These fees and expenses are taken out of the final settlement amount before you receive a check: Medical record … [Read more...]
Is Eye Damage after Cataract Surgery Medical Malpractice?
Cataracts are a part of growing older, but modern medicine has made treating them almost routine. Surgical procedures to extract the old lenses from our eyes and replace them with artificial lens is nothing short of astounding, and most of the time, … [Read more...]
Is Post-Operative Nerve Damage Medical Malpractice?
Our bodies are endlessly complex. Any surgery involving invasive access to your body carries its own risk, even mundane procedures like wisdom tooth or appendix extraction. Our nervous system is vulnerable during these surgeries. If you experience … [Read more...]
I Aggravated an Old Injury. Is My Physical Therapist Responsible?
As you strive to give your body the care it needs following a serious injury or invasive surgery, physical therapy can play a significant role in that recovery. Physical therapists cover a wide range of regimens, and their expertise often means the … [Read more...]
I Had Complications Post-Op Due to a Blood Disorder. Is This Malpractice?
Going under the knife is something no one looks forward to. With the miracle of modern medicine, surgeons can save lives and extend them beyond what we could otherwise hope, but the fear of complications can make even the healthiest patient feel … [Read more...]
My Loved One Passed Away During Surgery. Is This Medical Malpractice?
Surgery is always a daunting prospect. No matter how routine the procedure, it’s difficult for patients to overcome pre-op anxiety. Fortunately, the marvel of modern medicine combined with the skilled hands performing operations often mean … [Read more...]
When Are On-Call Doctors Liable for Medical Malpractice?
Medical emergencies are unpredictable, and doctors can’t be on-call every waking moment of their lives. That said, patients want to know their on-call physicians are being responsible even if there isn’t an emergency right in front of them. But in … [Read more...]
Is It Legal to Perform a C-Section Without the Mother’s Consent?
In August 2018, a woman in California underwent a caesarian section after doctors couldn’t detect the baby’s heartbeat. Sounds fairly standard, right? The difference was the woman didn’t receive any anesthesia and passed out from the pain. When it … [Read more...]
Overworked Doctors May Increase the Risk of Malpractice
Indiana’s healthcare network of hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers cover Hoosiers with the treatment they need when they need it most. The rising demand both in our state and across the country for healthcare professionals and their services … [Read more...]
