Medical Malpractice

You go to the doctor with a nagging pain or a persistent cough. Maybe you’ve been tired, losing weight without trying, or just feel like something’s not right. Your doctor runs some tests, says it’s probably nothing, and sends you home. But weeks or months later, you find out you have cancer. And it’s progressed.…

If you go to the dentist for minor dental work, you may expect to feel a little numb or tingly after a procedure. If that numbness or tingling continues, however, you may have sustained an injury to the lingual nerve (LN) – which is the nerve that allows your tongue to taste and feel sensations.…

Medical malpractice cases can be complex and often involve significant injuries, financial losses, and emotional distress. If you’ve been harmed by medical malpractice, you may wonder what you should do. The first step should be speaking with an attorney, but having some background information can help you have a more productive conversation. Understand what counts…

Expert witnesses are crucial in medical malpractice cases, offering specialized knowledge and insight that can significantly influence the outcome of your case. Their testimony helps clarify complex medical issues, establish facts, and provide an unbiased opinion, making it easier for the judge and jury to understand the nuances of the case. What is an expert…

When individuals experience back or neck pain, they may be referred to a chiropractor for treatment. Although chiropractic treatment is known to help many people, it is not uncommon for injuries to arise when a chiropractor acts negligently or provides improper care to a patient. If you or a loved one suffered injury because a…

When you visit the emergency room or a doctor’s office, one of the first conversations you will have with a nurse or physician is about your allergies. You will inform them about any medications you are allergic to and describe the type of allergic reactions you experience. It is the nurse or physician’s responsibility to…

One of the critical departments in any hospital or doctor’s office is the radiology department, where radiologists perform essential medical imaging and diagnostic tests as requested by physicians. However, even a minor error by a radiologist or negligence during a radiological procedure can lead to severe consequences. What types of medical imaging or diagnostic tests…

In Mississippi, informed consent is the foundation of the patient-doctor relationship. It empowers patients to make informed decisions about their medical care and protects their autonomy. However, informed consent goes beyond simply signing a form before a procedure. It’s a process where a healthcare professional thoroughly explains a proposed treatment, including its benefits, risks, and…

Aftercare is the type of medical care that is usually provided to a patient after they undergo a medical surgery, procedure, or treatment. For example, after surgery, the patient is typically monitored in the recovery room for a few hours to ensure that the surgery was successful and that no complications are present. Most of…

In 2016, Johns Hopkins published a bombshell study that claimed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was not classifying fatal medical errors correctly, and that medical mistakes were the cause of about 250,000 deaths per year. For the past eight years, we’ve been reading studies and articles that said Johns Hopkins got it…