Emergency rooms are often chaotic environments where split-second decisions can mean the difference between life and death. While most ER staff work tirelessly to provide the best possible care, mistakes can still happen. Understanding the most common mistakes made in...
PROTECTING THE LEGAL INTERESTS OF INJURED HAWAII RESIDENTS AND VISITORS SINCE 1973
Medical Malpractice
4 long-term ramifications of surgical errors
Surgical errors can have enduring repercussions, affecting patients long after the operating room lights dim. These unintended consequences can cast a shadow over one's health and well-being. 1. Persistent physical pain One of the lasting consequences of a surgical...
What happens if a doctor diagnoses you incorrectly?
If a doctor diagnoses you incorrectly, it can have several potential consequences, ranging from minor inconveniences to serious health complications. There are several possible outcomes. You may experience one or more of these issues. Delayed or ineffective treatment...
4 FAQs about birth injuries
Sometimes, babies suffer injuries during the delivery process. These are birth injuries. Here are some commonly asked questions about birth injuries. 1. What causes them? A common cause of birth traumas is the size of the baby or its position during labor or delivery....
Common examples of defects in prescription drugs
Defective prescription drugs can cause severe side effects in consumers, sometimes resulting in serious injuries. While recalls go into effect upon the discovery of any product defect, it is never a guarantee that faulty drugs will see complete removal from the...
Is Erb’s palsy a lifelong condition?
The birth of your child is an exciting time. Unfortunately, childbirth is not without risks. In some cases, medical negligence can lead to birth injuries. Erb's palsy is a birth injury that occurs in approximately one or two out of every 1,000 live births. How does...
How can birth injuries result in cerebral palsy?
As a current or expecting parent, you have much to prepare for when welcoming a new child to the family. The one thing hope you never have to prepare for, though, is a permanent disorder brought about by an avoidable birth injury. Cerebral palsy is one such disorder...
How many injuries occur because of surgical errors?
Modern medicine often offers many ways to treat injuries and illnesses. If your doctor recommends surgery, you trust the surgeon to operate with competence and professionalism. Regrettably, though, that does not always happen. Medical errors are the third-leading...
Are some people more likely to experience medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor fails to provide the patient with the level of care expected by a reasonable person. Unfortunately, some individuals have a higher risk of suffering from poor outcomes because of medical malpractice. Review the common risk...
4 types of surgical errors
Medical errors, including surgical errors, are a leading cause of death for patients in the United States. This substantial threat to patient safety constitutes a serious public health problem. Sometimes surgical mistakes occur when a doctor does something incorrectly...