Blog Posts in February, 2011

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Couple Files Malpractice Suit Against Health Services

A couple has reportedly filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Winona Health Services and doctors there. According to reports, the couple, Robert and Crystal Griffin, are claiming that the ...

Hospital Sued for Mishandling and Mix-ups Involving Stillborn

On February 2 Ahmed Musa, and his wife Hana Mohammed Dharhad, filed a lawsuit against Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, and Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare Systems, for negligence and severe ...

Obstetricians Avoiding Medical Malpractice

Obstetricians are reportedly taking big steps in order to avoid medical malpractice. Reforms tied to NY Prebyterian/Weill Cornell Hospital has reportedly reduced staff errors and cut medical ...

Jury Awards $2.5 Million in Malpractice Case

A jury has awarded $2.5 million in a medical malpractice case where a doctor reportedly failed to diagnose a man’s colon cancer in 2004. According to reports, Jeffrey W. Davis filed the lawsuit in ...

Birth Injuries Possible from Delayed C-Sections

In Georgia, some birth injuries may be resulting from delayed c-sections. Medical professionals are supposed to be monitoring mothers and fetuses for possible signs of distress and now it is alleged ...

Fewer Cerebral Palsy Cases

Cerebral palsy cases have reportedly dropped in relation to being the result of premature birth. While it is a complicated matter because doctors are unsure of definite steps to take to prevent the ...

Malpractice Lawsuit in Childbirth Death

A medical malpractice lawsuit has reportedly been filed in regard to a woman who died in childbirth. The woman, Tina Hagenbuch, reportedly died in 2007 while giving birth to triplets. Her husband has ...

$7.5 Million Medical Malpractice Case Affirmed

An appeals court has reportedly affirmed a 2008 medical malpractice case decision that awarded an Air Force couple $7.5 million. In the case, it was reportedly found that the staff at the Andersen Air ...

Medical Malpractice Changes Approved in North Carolina

The North Carolina Senate has reportedly approved a number of medical malpractice changes. According to reports, the Senate agreed to endorse a bill that will possibly stabilize malpractice insurance ...

5 Emergency Room Employees + 5 Hour Wait = 4 Amputations

Fox 40 from Sacramento has reported that the parent’s of a child that lost all four of her limbs from a bacterial infection, has filed a medical malpractice suit against a local hospital, and five of ...

Pacifc Attorney Group - Sacramento becomes a member of Find a Medical Malpractice Attorney

Pacifc Attorney Group - Sacramento has become a member of the Find a Medical Malpractice Attorney directory. We are pleased to inform you that Sacramento Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Pacifc Attorney ...

Seton Recognized for Low Birth Injury

The Seton Family of Hospitals has reportedly been recognized for having the nation’s lowest birth injury rate. Seton claims that they were able to accomplish this by limiting the use of forceps, ...

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hospital

A judge in the Greenwich, Connecticut area has reportedly dismissed a lawsuit against Greenwich Hospital. The hospital is accused of violating the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practice Act by promoting a ...

Pharmacy Error in Dog’s Medication

A pharmacy error reportedly occurred when a woman, Susan Stoltz, had a prescription filled for her Jack Russell Terrier. Her dog reportedly suffered severe allergies. When she gave the dog one pill, ...

Improper Use of Forceps and Birth Injuries

It is being reported that Georgia birth injuries may often occur because of improper forceps use. Forceps are often used during child birth to make the delivery easier. However, when forceps are used ...

Medical Malpractice Awards on the Rise in Virginia

The General Assembly in Virginia has reportedly agreed to raise awards in medical malpractice lawsuits $50,000 every years starting in 2012. The bill will reportedly call for an increase from $2 ...

Medical Malpractice Results in $1.5 Million Award

A medical malpractice case in the Billings, Montana area has reportedly resulted in a $1.5 million settlement. The matter is in relation to the death of Gerard Heidt as his doctor did not proper ...

Dental Work Lawsuits

Greg Morgan has reportedly been dealing with a number of lawsuits in relation to a dental school. He reportedly claims that OSU Emergency Dental Clinic is guilty of malpractice, breach of contract and ...

Methadone Overdosed Patient Awarded $244K

The Portland Press Herald recently reported that Dr. Steven Keefe breached standards of medical care and was negligent in supervising his patient Sharon Pratt, and a jury has awarded her $244,000. ...

Breast Biopsies and Medical Malpractice

It is being reported that most breast lumps in women just need to be looked at under a microscope to determine if they are cancer. However, new research is reportedly saying that too many women are ...

$1.7 Million in Medical Malpractice Case

A Billings, Montana widow has reportedly been awarded $1.7 million, along with her four children, in a medical malpractice case. According to reports, the matter is in relation to the death of a man ...

Medical Malpractice Suit Claims Abuse

A medical malpractice lawsuit is reportedly claiming that Melvin D. Levine committed malpractice and sexual abuse. Levine, of Children’s Hospital Boston, is accused of molesting children as 30 people ...

Teen Gets $1.4 Million for Medical Malpractice

A teenager in the Detroit, Michigan area has reportedly received a settlement of $1.4 million in a medical malpractice claim. The teen reportedly developed an acute anaphylaxis reaction in the form of ...

North Carolina Dealing with Medical Malpractice

North Carolina lawmakers are reportedly starting to hear arguments over medical malpractice laws. Insurance and medical services companies are now reportedly arguing against law firms in regard to ...

Couple Files Lawsuit Over Child’s Loss of Limbs

A couple in the Sacramento, California area has reportedly filed a lawsuit in relation to a bacterial infection that allegedly caused the loss of their daughter’s limbs. According to reports, the ...
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