Community health centers around the country paid $410 million from 2018 to 2021 in 485 settlements or judgments over malpractice suits. The centers and their employees have immunity from medical malpractice lawsuits, meaning the federal government pays any settlements or court judgments. Silvia Garcia’s 14-year-old son was left permanently disabled and in…(Read More)
COVID-19 is prompting significant changes to malpractice laws and regulations at the state and federal levels. Since COVID-19 arrived in the United States, health care providers have been working tirelessly to address every aspect of the pandemic. The public saw how frontline workers were making sacrifices day in and day out to keep…(Read More)
Since the Covid-19 pandemic’s emergence, coronavirus-related negligence cases have appeared, leaving physicians, liability insurers, and malpractice attorneys anxious. Patients have come forth with claims concerning delayed or overlooked Covid-19 diagnoses, delayed treatment or testing, insufficient infectious-disease protocol, and failure to identify medical contraindications for Covid-19 vaccination. According to the…(Read More)
Medical misdiagnosis is a form of medical malpractice that can lead to serious consequences for the victim. Due to the complex nature of these cases, which usually involve entering a legal battle with a large hospital system, victims of medical misdiagnosis often go without the compensation they are entitled to, while the medical professionals who…(Read More)
Last year saw a record increase in medical distancing – the term for the withdrawal from check-ups, elective procedures, dental procedures, and other non-emergency treatments. However, the pendulum is poised to swing the other way. Many medical and legal experts expect a surge of patients to soon engage with the healthcare systems in a…(Read More)