A mother is claiming medical malpractice after she says doctors misdiagnosed symptoms of her young son who had a penny lodged in his esophagus. Samantha Knox said her son EJ was diagnosed with a viral infection after visiting doctors at HealthCare Partners in June, when the boy was 8 months old. She said providers dismissed…(Read More)
Thanks to George Khoury, Esq. and FINDLAW.COM While the appendix is often described as a useless, vestigial organ, the bacteria-filled sac has the potential to kill if it becomes inflamed and bursts. While it is common for doctors to diagnose appendicitis, which is the inflammation of the appendix, failing to diagnose it can…(Read More)
A Montgomery pharmacist is facing legal action for allegedly revealing her customers’ private information. The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy has also taken action against pharmacist Dee Parks. According to court documents, Parks is the focus of a civil malpractice suit for allegedly giving patient information to a third party. Attorney Virginia Lucci says Parks…(Read More)
What is the most common type of malpractice in the United States today? Also, how do you know if you have been a victim? Both of these answered in the above video. If a pharmacist fails to properly fill a prescription, he can be guilty of malpractice. If a nurse falls below the proper standards…(Read More)
The Medical University of South Carolina must pay more than $87,000 in attorney fees and costs after a court found that employees altered paperwork, provided false testimony and took too long to produce medical records for the family of a deceased patient. In a court sanction dated Sept. 28, the Charleston County Court of…(Read More)