Posts tagged medical mistake

• "I'm Sorry": An Apology can be a Powerful Lawsuit Mitigation Tool

  Mark Bello | August 30, 2010 1:13 PM | 1 CommentFarmington Hills, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  How is it possible for a doctor to operate on the wrong side of the brain or amputate the wrong limb? Unfortunately, medical errors happen all too often. Diagnostic errors can be the result of...

• Man Underwent Unnecessary Surgery After Receiving Wrong Cancer Diagnosis

  David Mittleman | August 03, 2010 2:24 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  Manuel Barros has to wear adult diapers for the rest of his life due to his incontinence. In addition, he suffers from erectile dysfunction—another side effect of the prostate surgery that he...

• July is the Worst Month for Medical Mistakes

  David Mittleman | June 29, 2010 1:11 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  If you need elective surgery, the month of July probably isn’t the best time to schedule it. According to a new study from the University of California at San Diego the “July...

• Study Shows That Improved Patient Safety Leads to Fewer Medical Malpractice Claims

  David Mittleman | April 16, 2010 9:26 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  Some people like to argue that all attorneys are out there filing lawsuits against doctors every chance that they get. However, I have continuously emphasized that with improved patient safety and...

• Transparency is Best When It Comes to Medical Mistakes

  David Mittleman | March 08, 2010 2:03 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  Wouldn’t it seem like knowing a hospital’s previous medical mistakes might be important information to obtain prior to deciding to have a procedure performed at a particular hospital?...

• 200,000 Patients a Year Die from Medical Mistakes and Preventable Infections

  David Mittleman | August 17, 2009 12:36 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  According to a recent investigation conducted by the Hearst Corporation, an estimated 98,000 people die each year from preventable medical errors. In fact, more Americans die each month from...

• Seattle Dentist Botches Breast Reduction Surgery

  David Mittleman | November 14, 2008 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  A Seattle dentist and oral surgeon, who has been slapped with a boat-load of malpractice suits and was reprimanded for a patient’s death, is being taken to court again - this time for a...

• Birth Trauma Induced Cerebral Palsy is Often Avoidable

  David Mittleman | September 30, 2008 8:58 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  Cerebralpalsyis a tragic and permanent condition that afflicts infants and veryyoung children.  The symptomsof this condition can range from simple lack of fine musclecoordination to an inability to...

• Seemingly Small Medical Mistakes Result in Big Problems for Children

  David Mittleman | September 22, 2008 2:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  Children are our future, if they make it that far. In this country, medical mistakes happen on a daily basis. In adults, many small medical mistakes have slight impact on a person’s health or life....

• Surgery Gone Wrong: When A Surgeon Refuses To Stop And Ask For Directions

  Devon Glass | August 06, 2008 10:37 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Wrongful Death
  

  Surgery can be a very invasive procedure requiring focus and discipline by the surgeon. Of course there are many types of surgeries out there, from a simple mole removal to a more...