Medical Malpractice

Surgical operations are among the most delicate medical procedures. The slightest mistakes can be catastrophic, and they could leave you with lifelong injuries or even worse. It is an unfortunate situation that thousands of Americans find themselves in every year. For...

People seek care in emergency rooms when they need immediate treatment or when other medical facilities are not open. Although the professionals working in emergency rooms are often some of the most dedicated and skilled medical workers, catastrophic mistakes still...

Death rates and complications from illnesses significantly rise when hospitals are overcrowded. We have a much better understanding of this due to the COVID-19 pandemic that swept through the country in the past two years. Many non-COVID patients have been unable to...

People often worry about what will happen if a doctor misses a diagnosis entirely, but there's a related problem that can be just as serious. Often, the doctor will eventually get a diagnosis right after an initial mistake, but you'll get a delayed diagnosis. The...

There is little question that many people directly correlate weight and health. In fact, there are some people who assume that everyone who is overweight is less healthy than someone who is smaller or thinner, despite plenty of medical evidence to the contrary....

A hysterectomy, which is the surgical removal of the uterus, is major – and often life-altering – surgery. Besides leaving a woman unable to bear a child, it can require months of recuperation and cause early menopause symptoms and numerous other issues. Nonetheless,...

Most people understand that a stroke is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that could lead to serious injuries. There are different types of strokes and strokes of varied severities so it is possible that some could be missed or misdiagnosed despite...

If you’re the victim of another party’s negligence in West Virginia, you have every right to demand compensation for your suffering and losses -- but medical malpractice claims require you to jump through a few extra hoops before you get started. Specifically, WVa...

Motherhood is a beautiful thing, but childbirth can be traumatic -- especially when something goes wrong. While most new mothers expect to be handling a lot of diapers, they don’t expect to be wearing them, but that’s exactly what can happen when a new mother suffers...