Derby Nurse Allegedly Overprescribed Medication Causing Death
In a recent article published by the Hartford Courant, a Connecticut family has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a Derby nurse for allegedly over prescribing narcotics that contributed to the death of a 56 year old man after gallbladder surgery. The decedent’s estate claims the advanced practice registered nurse prescribed “unlawfully high” doses of … Keep reading…
What is Hospital Negligence and How is it Medical Malpractice?
Doctors and nurses are not the only healthcare professionals against whom a medical malpractice claim can be filed; hospitals and healthcare facilities can also contribute to a patient’s lasting injuries. Ways in which hospitals and healthcare facilities can be held liable for you or your loved one’s injuries include (but are not limited to): Lack … Keep reading…
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8 Ways to Identify Nursing Home Negligence
Choosing a nursing home facility is an extremely difficult decision for any family. You want to make sure your loved one is going to a place where they will be cared for both medically and humanely. Not all nursing homes are created equal. You can investigate whether a particular facility has had any Connecticut Department … Keep reading…
Medical Malpractice Statistics That May Surprise You
Any healthcare provider, including facilities like hospitals, are subject to medical malpractice lawsuits if a patient is injured due to negligent care. Below are some interesting statistics on medical malpractice compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review. Nature of Medical Malpractice Payouts 33% related to negligence in diagnosis 24% related to surgery complications 18% related to treatment … Keep reading…
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Are Hospitals Liable For Hiring Incompetent Doctors?
In many medical malpractice cases, the hospital where the incident occurred is often named in the lawsuit. In some cases it is because the hospital shares some negligence for the patient’s injury. Sometimes it is because the hospital hired an incompetent doctor. Hospitals can be held legally responsible for hiring and retaining incompetent physicians, including … Keep reading…
Emergency Rooms and Triage Nurses: How They Work Together
If you’ve ever visited a hospital’s emergency room you’ve spoken to a triage nurse, but you may not be aware of how he or she affects how the patients are seen and treated by doctors. When you arrive at the ER, you will register. After a short wait (hopefully) you will then be called to … Keep reading…
Medical Malpractice and Orthopedic Injuries in the Emergency Room
Orthopedic injuries (breaks, fractures, etc) are painful and require attention so the bone heals properly. If you or loved one visited a Connecticut emergency department, and your orthopedic injury was either misdiagnosed or improperly treated, you may have a medical malpractice case if permanent injury occurred. However, because you had a serious orthopedic injury to … Keep reading…