Yearly Archives: 2014
Woman Sues Hospital for Threatened Forced Cesarean Section
Most of us assume that our doctors are there to care for us, and further assume that any recommendations they may make are just recommendations. However, one Florida woman has recently been threatened by her doctors that no matter what she decides, they will only perform a Cesarean section (C-section) when it comes time… Read More »
Two Psychiatrists Face Virginia Board of Medicine Accusations and Malpractice Lawsuit for Allegedly Prescribing Adderall Improperly
Two psychiatrists from Virginia Beach are facing discipline and possible legal liability for allegedly improperly diagnosing and treating a man for attention deficit disorder and failing to monitor his use of the prescription drug Adderall, ultimately contributing to his 2011 suicide. The man’s family and the Virginia Board of Medicine allege that the doctors… Read More »
Detroit’s Maternal Mortality Rate Rivals that in Third World Countries
Detroit is a city with its fair share of problems, the most recent of which may be the high rate of death in birthing mothers. A recent article by Michigan Radio reports that the rate of death among birthing mothers is equal to or greater than some third-world countries, such as Vietnam and Libya…. Read More »
New Study: Cooling Babies May Help Prevent Brain Damage
It’s common knowledge that babies who are deprived of oxygen at birth suffer an increased chance of severe brain damage. This damage can result in a permanent decrease in potential IQ as the child grows older, and, in some cases, it can even result in conditions such as cerebral palsy or death. A recent… Read More »
Large Settlement Accepted in John Hopkins Hidden-Camera Case
In a very upsetting class-action case about a John Hopkins’ gynecologist who was caught videotaping the last 25 years of patient exams, the parties have recently agreed on a $190 million settlement. According to a report by Bustle.com, the hospital was named as a defendant in the lawsuit that was filed in 2013 because… Read More »
Recent MD Court of Appeals Decision Limits the Scope of “Apparent Authority” in Medical Malpractice Cases
In a recent case in front of the Maryland Court of Appeals, the Court reversed a plaintiff’s jury award based on the misapplication of the “Apparent Authority” doctrine, which allows for those who use independent contractors to be held liable for the contractor’s actions. The Facts of the Case In the case, Bradford v…. Read More »
Husband Sues Hospital in Wrongful Death and Malpractice Case, Claiming Sponge Left in Wife’s Body Led to Her Death
A lawsuit concerning the death of a woman who died over four years ago in 2010, after undergoing surgery, has recently reached trial. The plaintiff claims that his wife’s death was the direct result of a surgical sponge being left inside her gut following a 17-hour surgery. The trial in this wrongful death and… Read More »
Are Doctors Making the Best Decisions for Mothers?
Every birth is different, and should be treated accordingly. Some births are completely incident-free and others pose more trouble for the mother and her newborn baby. Physicians generally reserve Cesarean sections for those births where a vaginal birth would put the mother or child in some kind of danger. However, according to a recent… Read More »
Recent Article Hones in on Birth Statistics at Military Hospitals; Results Are Not Good
One of the benefits of joining and serving in the military is the medical care that is provided to service members and their families at little to no cost. However, there may be hidden costs associated with giving birth at a military hospital, according to a recent report by the New York Times. A… Read More »
Amputee and Husband Awarded Over $25 Million in Malpractice Case As Jury Agrees on Significant Medical Error
Earlier this month a woman and her husband were awarded $25.3 million due to a medical error that ultimately left the woman with no limbs. The plaintiff and her husband in this case claimed that the medical staff at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee never informed them of an alternate diagnosis for her… Read More »