Medical Malpractice

When you go to the emergency room for an illness or injury, you expect to be cared for appropriately by the doctors and nurses. You never expect to suffer an injury at the hands of those who are supposed to provide you with the highest level of care. However, errors in the emergency room are…

A Jacksonville, Florida orthopedic surgeon who retired in 2020 is facing 350 lawsuits, with more to come, from patients claiming he caused them injuries, complications, and in one case, loss of life. The lawsuits, also filed against his clinic and place of employment, allege Dr. Richard David Heekin displayed signs of a progressive neurological disorder,…

Expecting a new baby is a magical, wonderful thing full of joy. Whether it is a family’s first or ninth, knowing a new life is going to join your world is typically the best news someone can receive. That is why they jump right into preparations in every way possible. Designing a nursery, choosing a…

There are countless situations that could land someone in the hospital and in need of surgical care. The human body is capable of many things, but is nowhere near indestructible, which means accidents of all sorts can have tragic, dangerous consequences. Doctors and hospitals exist for this very reason — to treat those in need,…

Did you know there are prescription drugs designed to help people who have alcohol abuse disorders? As a matter of fact, there are several medications ­– including acamprosate and disulfiram, to name two – that help people who suffer from alcohol abuse to cut back on their drinking. Yet healthcare professionals rarely prescribe these drugs…

A new study by the prestigious Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a data analytics business (CRICO Strategies) based in Boston analyzed the main causes of medical diagnostic errors. The study focused on three severe medical illnesses- cancers, infections, and vascular events (heart attacks and strokes). The researchers studied the top five conditions that…

Nobody enjoys trips to the dentist. However, we need qualified and caring medical professionals who place importance on taking care of our teeth and gums. Without them we could not chew our food, be confident in our smiles, or even speak clearly. Something we need to be more concerned with is whether the dentist we…

When you go to the dentist for minor dental work, you expect to feel a little numb or tingly after the procedure. If that numbness or tingling continues, however, you may have sustained an injury to the lingual nerve – the nerve that allows your tongue to taste and feel sensation. The most common cause…

The unknown of the Covid-19 pandemic is just as scary as what we already know. With more than 160,000 deaths in the United States alone, people are living in fear of what could happen to them if they are exposed to the Coronavirus. Part of the unknown surrounds the liability that many businesses would face…

There’s been a lot of talk lately of “alternative” medicine and healing: using essential oils or changing your diet, rather than seeking more modern forms of medical treatment to heal what ails you. Some of it is snake oil, but there’s a lot to be said for processes like acupressure, or seeking treatment to help…