Medical Malpractice
When Technology Fails: Medtronic Imaging Errors Leading to Severe Surgical Injuries
When patients undergo spinal surgery, precise imaging is critical to avoid severe, life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, recent experiences have shown that Medtronic stealth stations and O-arm imaging systems—devices surgeons rely on..
What you Need to Know: Delayed Diagnosis
Delayed diagnosis is a common problem in today’s healthcare system. A delayed diagnosis can happen to anyone, at any age, and for various reasons. Unfortunately, it can also cause serious..
Top Medical Errors & How to Avoid Them
Our healthcare professionals are not infallible. Medical errors are a nightmare that, unfortunately, millions of people face each year. According to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, more than 238,000 hospital..
Missouri Couple Loses Custody of Children After Medical Misdiagnosis
A Missouri couple is fighting to regain custody of their five children after a doctor incorrectly attributed their infant daughter’s injuries to child abuse. Their doctor came to this conclusion..
Medical Lenders Under Scrutiny for Cashing in on Desperate Patients
Pelvic mesh manufacturers have been the target of more than 100,000 lawsuits in federal and state courts since 2008. With massive amounts of money involved in potential settlements for the..
How Medical Misdiagnosis Could Affect You
When it comes to the quality of a person’s life, physicians play an important role in the way people take care of themselves, and in some cases, the way a person..
St. Louis Man Wins $8.3 Million Malpractice Award Against John Cochran VA Hospital
Army Veteran, Dirk Askew was awarded $8.3 million in federal court after losing a leg and suffering severe brain damage from what should have been a routine procedure at John..