Recent Posts in the Medical Malpractice Category

• CDC: Most Pregnancy-Related Maternal Deaths Are Preventable

  May 10, 2019
  In a previous blog, we discussed alarmingly high rates of maternal deaths in U.S. hospitals , and how more mothers die from childbirth and ...
  Posted By The Becker Law Firm
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• 1 in 8 U.S. Hospitals Have Maternal Injury, Death Rates Double the Norm, New Data Analysis Shows

  Mar 13, 2019
  Modern medicine has come a long way in ensuring the safety of mothers and newborns during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. However, it’s not always ...
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• Lawsuits Filed Against Two Doctors for Allegedly Over-Prescribing Painkillers, Contributing to Three Opioid Overdose Deaths

  Oct 29, 2018
  Two doctors at The Cleveland Clinic were recently accused of over-prescribing opioids to their patients, which led to the accidental overdose deaths ...
  Posted By The Becker Law Firm, LPA
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• Breach of Patient-Physician Confidentiality: Is It Reason to Sue?

  Nov 30, 2017
  The relationship between a doctor and a patient is one of trust. Patients often disclose sensitive personal information about themselves to medical ...
  Posted By Michael Becker
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• Is the System Preventing Victims of Medical Negligence from Getting Adequate Compensation?

  Nov 28, 2017
  The two primary objectives of the medical malpractice liability system in America are to compensate victims for injuries sustained as a result of ...
  Posted By Michael Becker
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• Falsification of Medical Records

  Oct 19, 2017
  In the United States, medical records are personal documents and there are laws to protect them from unauthorized third-party access. In addition, ...
  Posted By Michael Becker
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• Dangers of Defective Hip Replacement Implants

  Oct 13, 2017
  In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration closely monitors the design, manufacturing, and marketing of medical devices. Faulty ...
  Posted By Michael Becker
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• Radiology Malpractice: Making the Blurry Distinction

  Aug 7, 2017
  At some point in our lives, we’ve all looked for something – a cell phone, a pair of eyeglasses, a bunch of keys – and found it hours later sitting ...
  Posted By Michael Becker
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