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Medical Malpractice
- Lack of Insurance Increases Inpatient Death Risk
- Americans Get Most Radiation from Too Many Medical Scans
Case Results
$ 3.5 million Settlement for
auto injury
Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into
the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road,
he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle
of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from
a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction.
The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire
and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and
disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million
$1,000,000 Jury Verdict for
86 year-old woman
Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury
after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver
was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing
in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000
$785,000 Settlement for
crushed ankle
Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road
when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel.
The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his
motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and
ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven
fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000
DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.
Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
Medical Malpractice
Lack of Insurance Increases Inpatient Death Risk
The hospital mortality rates for uninsured working-age Americans or those on Medicaid is significantly higher than for privately insured patients.Americans Get Most Radiation from Too Many Medical Scans
A recent story by the Associated Press revealed that Americans get most of their radiation not from cell phones, microwaves or airport scanners, but from going through medical scans.Da Vinci Robot Linked to New Hampshire Hospital Injuries
The da Vinci surgical robot is being investigated after reports of patient injuries at a small hospital in Dover, New Hampshire.Medications Can Affect Diagnoses
In today's prescription happy world, there is usually a pill for anything and everything. Start taking too many and you could end up with symptoms or side effects that could be masking the real problem. You might not even know if the symptoms you are experiencing are from your medications or symptoms of a new medical issue.
It has been shown that some medications can actually be responsible for causing certain diseases in patients. In some instances, doctors do not attribute these symptoms to the medication being used by the patient and create a false diagnose in response.
Visit our library to learn more about the effects of misdiagnoses and/or delayed diagnosis, to include medication errors.
One Way to Tell a Misdiagnosis
No one likes the thought of a misdiagnosis; however, some patients never really know that they weren't properly diagnosed in the first place. Unfortunately it is usually during an autopsy when most misdiagnoses are finally revealed.
When an autopsy is conducted, there are clinical findings. Doctors can compare the autopsy report with the diagnoses the patient has in their medical chart to see if they agree. If they don't match up, then a misdiagnosis has occurred.
Unfortunately, information from recent studies indicate that the incidences of autopsies are decreasing, which will limit the opportunity to measure misdiagnosis. It is important however, to stop misdiagnoses from occurring before someone ends up in the morgue.
Visit our library to learn more about misdiagnoses and the dangers of failure to diagnose a disease.
Pain Treatment Inadequate for Burn Victims
Treating the pain of burn victims is a tricky situation. Not only does the burn patient experience pain simply from the burn, but often the cleaning and redressing of the wound will cause even more pain.
Current narcotics administered via IV may be woefully inadequate. Information on WebMd.com indicates that more research needs to be conducted on pain management in burn victims.
Other treatment methods may include placing the burn injury victim in a special burn recovery bed which can evenly distribute the patient's body weight. This treatment can help prevent burn victims from suffering further injury due to painful pressure points or bed sores.
After seeking medical treatment, burn victims should immediately contact an experienced burn injury attorney to protect their rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
Visit our library to learn more about burn injuries and burn pain management.
Sleep Disorders: Not Readily Diagnosed
According to Wrong Diagnosis.com, "The failure to diagnose a condition is one of the most common types of misdiagnosis." One condition that is routinely not diagnosed is a sleep disorder.
In the same report it goes on to state that sleep disorders are the number two condition that is failed to be diagnosed. It is estimated that roughly 40 million people could have sleep disorders that haven't been properly diagnosed.
Considering that sleep is an important factor of a person's health, this under-diagnosis or lack of diagnosis is completely unacceptable and puts people at greater risk of accidents and other medical conditions due to possible sleep deprivation.
Visit our library to gather more information about the dangers of failure to diagnose and medical malpractice.
Are You Sure it’s Alzheimer’s?
Misdiagnoses and mistakes happen often. Doctors get busy and sometimes they don't remember all the details of a patient's case or have all the necessary information for a complete diagnosis. So when the doctor says grandpa or grandma has Alzheimer's, it may not really be so.Some medications can mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer's. It is important to make sure your doctor is aware of all the medications a patient is currently taking to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
In situations like these, with such a serious and life-long diagnosis like Alzheimer's disease, family members should request, and if necessary insist, on a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis. The second opinion should include a medication review to be completely thorough.
Learn more about misdiagnoses or failure to diagnose.
When to Consider a Medical Malpractice Claim
Being unsatisfied with medical care does not always represent a reason for initiating a malpractice lawsuit. Every medical treatment is subject to risk, level of provider expertise, and just plain good or bad luck.
Consider the facts and then call a medical malpractice attorney to answer your questions definitively on whether or not you have reasonable grounds for litigation.
Which of these scenarios is a possible result of medical malpractice?
- Wrong-site surgery
- Poor cosmetic procedure outcome
- Incorrect advice from medical personnel
- Failure to diagnose illness
- Inappropriate or delayed treatment
Any of these problems may indicate malpractice. However, the courts require certain other elements in order to consider a case valid. Even if you do have a rightful claim, a lawyer may refuse to represent you if it is too difficult to substantiate. Medical laws vary by state, too, so recovering damages may depend in part upon your geographic location.
Obvious practitioner errors, such as performing surgery in the wrong area of the body or leaving instruments inside the cavity, are strong contenders for legal retribution. The timing and performance of treatments will carry a current accepted standard of care, but mistakes will have to be verified by an expert medical witness.
Some surgical procedures, such as cosmetic ones, do not generate predictable outcomes. Malpractice liability in these cases may rest on other factors, such as whether informed consent was requested, or whether the treatment was elective or not.
If you feel you have a reason to sue, contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney at Thomas M. Kiley & Associates, LLP. We will evaluate your case for FREE - 1-800-410-2769.
Medical Malpractice and the Rise of Health Care Expenditures
The impact of medical malpractice on health care costs is immense, with figures climbing every year.
Complications associated with surgical or medical errors are a leading cause of death in the United States, with as many as 98,000 fatalities annually.
Many of these cases will generate medical malpractice lawsuits, which cost the victims' families, insurers and doctors. Insurance companies and medical professionals often pass on this expense to consumers. These employers must find ways to economize within their own organizations, and so the bite is ultimately felt by workers across the country.
Each year:
- Health care insurance rates rise by as much as 20 percent
- Medical malpractice insurance costs rise by more than 11 percent
- Surgical errors generate a $1.5 billion deficit that insurers must pay
These statistics may hold the answer to reversing out-of-control health-care spending. Hospitals are beginning to focus on mistakes made during surgical procedures as one way to stem the flow of dollars.
A recent study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reported that 10 percent of patient deaths following surgery occurred due to a preventable error. And surgical mishaps represent only a portion of the added expense created by medical mistakes overall. Decreasing or eliminating these errors could save consumers billions of dollars.
As medical facilities move closer to a standard of "perfection," there are steps that individuals can take. Reducing the spread of infection and improving doctor/patient communication are two.
Learn more tips from the Department of Health and Human Services by visiting the AHRQ.
If you, or a loved one, have suffered a medical complication due to medical malpractice contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney at Kiley Law Group, LLP. We will evaluate your case for FREE - 1-800-410-2769.
Ed MacMahon Settles Medical Malpractice Claim with Cedars-Sinai
TV Personality and former Tonight Show sidekick, Ed MacMahon, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center reached a settlement today regarding a medical malpractice claim MacMahon filed against the hospital after receiving treatment for a broken neck in 2007.
The claim accuses Cedars-Sinai of "unsatisfactory care" after performing two "botched surgeries" on the 88-year-old MacMahon following a slip and fall accident at billionaire Robert Day's home during a party.
The final details of the MacMahon - Cedars settlement have not been disclosed but the ailing star is still moving forward with his personal liability lawsuit against Robert Day, stating his accident could have been avoided if Day's outdoor staircase was properly lit and equipped with handrails.
MacMahon, who is probably best known for his role on the Tonight Show and as the host of Star Search, is also reportedly undergoing treatments for bone cancer.
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