A new report shows surgery is not only a potentially risky experience for patients but also poses a threat to doctors when it comes to medical malpractice claims. The study by insurer Coverys shows surgery-related claims, at 25%, are second only to diagnosis-related...
Month: March 2020
FMCSA relaxes rules on truckers during pandemic
A few years ago, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enacted what it called the Hours of Service rule for commercial truck drivers. This rule aimed to prevent or curb instances of fatigued operation by truckers by limiting the number of days and hours a...
Failure to diagnose a stroke
One of the most common medical malpractice cases is the failure to diagnose a stroke. Stroke is usually divided up into hemorrhagic, which generally accounts for 20% of strokes and ischemic, which accounts for approximately 80% of strokes. According to...
4 warning signs of nursing home neglect
When our loved ones grow older and need extra assistance, we may seek the services that nursing homes provide. We trust the staff at these facilities to treat our loved ones with care and respect. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Nursing home neglect is a...
