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What are the Dangers of Invokana?

Invokana is a medication commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes, but unfortunately, has been linked to several risks including diabetic ketoacidosis.  With more than 450,000 prescriptions filled every three months, the dangers of Invokana…

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Pharmaceutical Malpractice

Medications are a crucial element of our healthcare system, and as such, so are the manufacturers that make them, and the pharmacies that distribute them.  Unfortunately, sometimes manufacturers and pharmacies make mistakes and as a…

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What Qualifies as Wrongful Death Lawsuits?

This question generally arises due to the death of a loved one while he or she was in the care of a hospital.  Injuries and illness are a part of life, and most people will…

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Can I Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?

If you have been  harmed due to a healthcare provider failing to diagnose a medical condition, or misdiagnosing one, you may be considering the question – “can I sue a doctor for misdiagnosis?” The short…

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Is Dangerous Hospital Oversight Allowing Unchecked Misconduct?

A recent report from USA Today and Kaiser Health News has our medical malpractice attorneys asking – “Is dangerous hospital oversight allowing unchecked misconduct among doctors exiled from hospitals?” According to an investigation by USA…

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Medication Errors May Be More Common Than You Think

Every year, an estimated 1.3 million people are harmed by medication errors, which are described by the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention as “any preventable error that may cause or lead…

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Reducing Medical Errors With Education

Every year, an estimated 250,000 people die as a result of medical errors, and 10 times that amount are injured.  In searching for options for reducing medical errors occurring in hospitals and doctors’ offices every…

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Defensive Medicine and the Fear of Being Sued By Patients

In 2010, Congressman Tom Price coined the term “defensive medicine” to describe how doctors’ fear of being sued resulted in more diagnostic tests and healthcare spending.  Since then, researchers have been exploring whether a fear…

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Virtual Healthcare – As good as it sounds?

Whether you call it telemedicine, telehealth, or virtual healthcare, today’s technology is revolutionizing patient care, and advertisements are everywhere: “See a doctor in minutes” “Skip the waiting room” “Take the stress out of doctor’s appointments”…

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Botched Surgery Can Lead to Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

A jury in Michigan has awarded $135 million to a teenager in a medical malpractice lawsuit related to a botched surgery.  Some sources suggest that this may be the largest medical malpractice verdict in United…

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