Two doctors from Massachusetts General Hospital have agreed to pay $4.5 million to the family of a woman who died after the doctors failed to take reasonable measures to prevent her death. Geraldine Moran, age 62, was cleaning around her house when she fell off of a ladder and broke several ribs. She was initially… Read More
Illinois Doctor Sued for Negligence
Seven women from Freeport, Illinois sued Dr. Farouk Y. Khan and the Freeport Health Network (FHN) with which he was affiliated for medical negligence. The women ranged from 39 years to 66 years in age and claimed the doctor misdiagnosed them with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2011 and 2012. According to the lawsuit, Dr. Khan… Read More
Doctor’s Family Sues Hospital for Medical Malpractice
When one thinks about the typical plaintiff or injured party in a medical malpractice case, a doctor is not likely the image that comes to mind. Yet sometimes even a doctor becomes ill, and when they seek medical treatment, they too should expect their healthcare workers to provide reasonable and competent care. Thus, when 26-year-old… Read More
Loss of Chance in the Medical Malpractice Case
Consider this scenario: a patient enters a hospital with a serious medical condition that will, if untreated, result in the patient’s death. Upon admission and initial examination by the hospital doctors, the patient is given a 30% chance to survive the condition. A procedure is offered to the patient that could, potentially, increase the patient’s… Read More
Six Things You May Not Know About Medical Malpractice Cases
We depend on medical professionals to help us live a long, healthy life. When medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, or other licensed health care providers do not follow generally accepted medical practices and standards in diagnosing or treating a patient, that patient may be able to recover damages against that health care provider in… Read More