An adverse drug reaction can be frustrating or unpleasant for most, but a true drug allergy can be absolutely life-threatening. If you have a serious drug allergy, it's important to carry something on you that will alert medical providers to the issue if you're unable...
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Medical malpractice horror story captures national interest
Most of the time, medical malpractice is a civil matter. It takes something truly extraordinary and awful for a physician to wind up in criminal court due to acts of negligence. That's exactly what happened, however, in a case involving a neurosurgeon who earned the...
What patients can do to prevent medical errors
Medical errors are among the top causes of injuries and death in the nation -- which makes it important to your health and safety to know what you can do to prevent them. Remember: Patients aren't powerless! Here are some tips every patient can use to prevent medical...
What kinds of errors occur when administering anesthesia?
The development and evolution of anesthesia has made it possible for people to undergo life-saving medical treatments. Before this breakthrough, many patients suffered extreme shock during surgical procedures, which affected the rate of survival. Even with the modern...
How a medical expert can help your malpractice claim
Some medical malpractice defendants are so obviously negligent that expert assessment and/or testimony may not be necessary to prove their liability. However, in our experience, medical experts lend strength to malpractice claims filed by residents of Tennessee. An...
Your loved one’s nursing home injury might be medical malpractice
Indisputably, caring for patients in a nursing home or group home is challenging, demanding and exhausting. Those who choose this line of work -- from doctors to nurses to therapists to support personnel -- deserve praise. However, these facilities also contain many...
Why it is so important to take action against medical malpractice
An unfortunate part of choosing a law career centered on personal injury is that we see so much pain. At the same time, we feel rewarded when we are able to help victims find closure for the suffering they have endured. In fact, we think most injury attorneys would...
Fatal medical malpractice is more common than you may think
It is safe to assume that most Tennessee residents are aware that medical malpractice is a risk when undergoing any procedure. Even knowing about such a risk does not typically prevent those in need from consenting to treatment because medical procedures do save...
Are distracted doctor mistakes a form of medical malpractice?
Across the nation, hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices have come to rely on technology to improve the healthcare services provided. Unfortunately, the very technology responsible for advancing medical treatment may also be endangering patients. Now that it is...
Not sure if it’s medical malpractice? Consider a legal opinion
Most of us who receive medical care or treatment understand that there are often risks involved. Physicians typically discuss these risks with their patients and provide information about the treatment's pros and cons. When we trust our health care providers, we...