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Surgical Malpractice Resulting in Surgery Injuries

Surgical injuries, including from a serious operation or a common elective surgical procedure can result in severe injuries or death for a patient who is the victim of medical malpractice.

Doctor Malpractice and Hospital Malpractice

Each year over 225,000 Americans are killed because of medical malpractice and many thousands more are seriously injured as well. This article discusses medical malpractice by doctors and hospitals.

Emergency Department Mistakes and Overcrowded Emergency Rooms

Overcrowded emergency departments sometimes lead to serious injuries for patients from medical malpractice.

Kernicterus and Severe Jaundice with Infants

Kernicterus is a neurological condition that happens to a newborn with severe jaundice. Kernicterus can be prevented. If your child develops Kernicterus, medical malpractice may be responsible.

Misdiagnosis of a Heart Attack or Stroke by a Physician

A medical misdiagnosis of a heart attack, stroke, cancer, or infection can lead to serious long term injuries or death for patients. Medical misdiagnosis is medical malpractice.

Two People Killed in Winter Haven Aviation Accident

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) officials are investigating a recent Florida aviation accident near Winter Haven that killed the pilot and his passenger.

Florida Police Looking for Witnesses in Multi-Car Crash That Killed Motorcyclist

St. Cloud police officers are asking for help from anyone who may have witnessed a four-vehicle accident on Highway 192 that killed a motorcyclist. Police say that the accident occurred on Oct. 15 around 3:20 p.m. and involved two sport utility vehicles and two motorcycles.

Plastic Surgery Medical Malpractice

Each year thousands of people are injured or die because of plastic surgery malpractice. Plastic surgery although an elective surgery is still a surgery; and all surgeries carry a risk of injury or death.

Medication Errors in Hospitals from Medical Malpractice

Over 1.5 million cases of medication errors happen in hospitals every year. Sometimes these errors result in severe injuries or death to the patients.

California Wrongful Death Lawsuit from Medical Malpractice

A wrongful death claim allows the family of a deceased to be compensated for their damages. This article will provide additional information about what is required for a wrongful death lawsuit.

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