Obesity is a global epidemic, affecting millions of individuals and posing significant health risks. Weight loss surgery, medically known as bariatric surgery, has emerged as an effective tool in the fight against obesity, offering patients the potential for substantial weight reduction and improved overall health. In fact, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) […]
Welcoming a new child into the world is usually a joyous occasion, but sometimes medical errors during pregnancy or birth can lead to birth injuries and defects. These issues can range from mild to severe, causing long-term consequences for the child and potentially the mother. Identifying common birth injuries, understanding the medical negligence that may […]
Stealthy and sinister, spinal epidural abscesses pose a grave threat when diagnosis and treatment are both delayed. Spinal epidural abscesses are enigmatic and difficult to find, as they are concealed within the protective layers that surround the spinal cord and vertebrae. These abscesses can become debilitating as the harbored bacteria and pus begins to swell, […]
Every year in the United States, over 50 million surgeries are performed. Among those 50 million procedures, an estimated 7,000 to 9,000 people lose their lives to medical errors, anesthesia errors included. Unfortunately, even with modern technology, anesthesia errors persist, leading to alarming consequences, including permanent, debilitating injuries. In fact, out of every 1 million patients […]
When individuals experience medical malpractice, they often find themselves in a challenging predicament. Not only are they dealing with the physical and emotional toll of medical errors, but they must also make critical decisions about pursuing legal action. You may find that pursuing a settlement where you do not have to go to trial is […]