In many cases, women will be directed to have a C-section delivery after they have had one in the past. Many women undergo C-section without being given correct information about their options and the risks of the procedure. New research suggests that women are making...
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Month: June 2012
Slope owners not liable for teen’s skiing accident and paralysis
As downhill skiers know, there is some risk when getting on a slope. However, skiers and visitors to commercial downhill skiing areas do have some protections, even when on a mountain or man-made ski hill. Skiers should be able to assume that the grounds are safely...
Patients Harmed by Lack of Hospital Reporting Standards
A new study by John Hopkins University researchers has determined that an alarming gap in reporting standards for hospital infections exists nationwide. The study, which was published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality, concludes that the lack of standards...
Voluntary kidney transplant is fatal, doctors face malpractice liability
When you enter the hospital for care or surgery, you expect that your treatment will meet medical professional standards. People must be especially trusting of their doctors, surgeons and providers when they enter for a voluntary surgery. In a tragic case of surgical...
Connecticut driver speeds off with victim attached to fender
After an accident, it is not uncommon for drivers to panic. Many are in shock, but most have the decency and wherewithal to make sure that other victims are okay. In a case that has already made national headlines, a Connecticut man was accused of fleeing a...
Tour bus accident caused by fatigued driver
A recent report revealed that a fatal tour bus crash was caused by a fatigued driver. The accident that killed 15 passengers was mostly likely the result of a driver lacking sleep and a company that failed to proved safety oversight according to the National...
Patient photos and electronic records can prevent medical errors
A new study shows that putting photos in an electronic hospital chart could help reduce a major type of medical error. Hospitals can be very transient with a large volume of patients getting admitted and discharged every day. Not surprisingly, keeping track of...
Family collects $3 million after man dies in threesome
Medical malpractice claims can arise both out of a negligent act as well as a failure to follow a standard duty of care. In a bizarre case, a man's family successfully pursued a medical malpractice claim after a man died in a threesome. The jury found that doctors...