Medical malpractice happens when a medical facility or health care professional causes an injury to a patient through either negligence or omission. This could be due to errors in diagnosis, treatment during or after a procedure or overall health management. We’re...
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What Makes a Medical Malpractice Case? Here are 3 Signs that you Should File
Being the victim of a medical mistake is an overwhelming and scary experience. To know how to best protect yourself, you should know how the law defines medical malpractice. Additionally, below are signs that indicate you should file a case. What is Medical...
What is a Wrongful Death Claim in Ohio?
A wrongful death is described as the death of a person that is caused by the “wrongful act, neglect, or default” of another. A wrongful death claim may be filed if the wrongful act, neglect, or default “would have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and...
Shedding Light on Preterm Births
Cleveland Cavaliers player J.R. Smith III and his wife, Jewel Harris, recently revealed their baby, Dakota, was born prematurely. She was five months “early” and weighed only about one pound. “We know we’re not the only family going through this, who has been through...
When should I pursue a medical malpractice case?
If you or a loved one have been affected by medical malpractice due to a failure to diagnose a medical condition, a delayed diagnosis, or a misdiagnosis, or if you have been prescribed a defective drug or medical device that causes injury or wrongful death due to the...
Bentoff & Duber Medical Recall Recap
At Bentoff & Duber, we care about our clients and we want to make sure you are aware of the latest medical recalls and alerts. This new blog post series will provide you with the latest in medical recall news, keeping you safe, informed and proactive. If you’ve...
Erlanger’s Villaspring Nursing Home Pays $350K Settlement
An Erlanger, Kentucky nursing home will improve its care to residents, pay the federal government $350,000 and report its care improvements to federal officials after settling a lawsuit over patient care. Villaspring Health Care Center and its parent company,...
Breast CA Diagnostic Errors are Major Cause of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
In the United States today, the most common cases of medical malpractice suits against radiologists is from diagnostic error, specifically in breast exams and non-vertebral and spinal fractures. The University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey, with Jeremy S....
Woman Whose Feet Were Amputated in Alleged Medical Malpractice Gets Her Day in Court
Stacey Galette, 32, will finally get her day in a Brooklyn courtroom after both of her feet were amputated in an alleged medical malpractice case. In 2009, Galette underwent a gynecological operation and claimed the surgeons punctured her intestine during the...
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits for Personal Injury
Medical malpractice lawsuits take personal injury to another level. A victim of a malpractice lawsuit must endure numerous doctor visits, more pain, and more time away from work. Malpractice can prolong your healing and add time to your recovery. There is a recent...