A misplaced screw during spinal surgery, that leaves a patient paralyzed, or a surgeon accidentally severing a bile duct during a routine surgery to remove gallstones may seem unimaginable. Unfortunately, these were real cases cited by the World Laparoscopy Hospital as examples of surgical negligence. Both resulted in medical malpractice lawsuits. So were these cases […]

According to the National Library of Medicine, 15.4% to 18.1% of the approximately 17,000 medical malpractice lawsuits filed annually in the US are obstetrics-related. Many involve birth injuries such as cerebral palsy, head trauma, and bone fractures. Parents of these infants often have to deal with the emotional, practical, and financial burdens associated with their child’s care and long-term needs. They may […]

Most people trust that when something goes wrong at the hospital, the system will give them time to fix it. The reality? Hawaii’s statute of limitations on medical malpractice often leaves injured patients blindsided. You’re left dealing with the physical and emotional fallout while the legal clock quietly counts down; sometimes before you even know […]

Every year, thousands of patients suffer serious harm due to medical mistakes; yet only a fraction of them ever pursue legal action. According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, roughly 2.3% of U.S. doctors account for over a third (38.9%) of all malpractice claims. If you’ve experienced a medical error, how do […]

Hearing the words “you have cancer” is life-altering. But what happens when those words come too late…or not at all? Nearly 40.5% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, according to the National Cancer Institute. Early detection is often the difference between life-saving treatment and a devastating […]

One in 20 patients suffer preventable harm during medical care, according to a BMJ meta-analysis. For those affected, these errors go beyond statistics. A missed diagnosis, botched surgery, or careless oversight can lead to pain, loss of mobility, or even death. When it comes to legal action, understanding the difference between malpractice vs negligence is critical. The […]