Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in America, killing 250,000 people a year.
Michelle Coleman was like any expectant mother: Ready to put her trust in her doctor and hospital when it came time for her to deliver her baby. She fully expected the medical staff at Hillsborough County, Florida-based St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital… Read more
Medical malpractice is America’s third leading cause of death. Not some other country – right here in America 250,000 people are killed every year due to a doctor or hospital’s negligence. And countless more are injured.
Healthcare in the United States is not as safe as it should be. In fact, medical errors are a leading cause of death and injury. A recent Johns Hopkins study found that medical errors result in more than 250,000 deaths per year, making them the country’s third-leading cause of death.… Read more
You trusted your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional. They’re the experts, right? Most of the time you can trust them — after all, the doctor-patient relationship is one of the most sacred there is and most medical professionals take it very seriously. However, this isn’t always the… Read more
Doctors, nurses, surgeons, and other medical professionals have a responsibility to adhere to a set of standards established by the medical community. When a healthcare professional strays from these guidelines and they breach their duty of care, they may be… Read more
Healthcare providers have a duty to provide their patients with the highest standard of care. But sometimes mistakes happen under different circumstances, mostly due to negligence. And when such mistakes happen, it is usually crucial that someone takes… Read more
If you find yourself grappling with the aftermath of a medical procedure gone wrong in San Diego, California, you're not alone. At Morgan and Morgan, we understand that medical malpractice cases are not the easiest to navigate. For this reason, we may be able… Read more
All healthcare professionals must abide by the duty of care, meaning the treatment they provide must meet or exceed a certain standard of acceptable care. This standard ensures that all patients are receiving comprehensive care and also holds doctors… Read more
All medical professionals are required to abide by the “duty of care,” meaning they have a moral and ethical responsibility to uphold a certain standard of care when interacting with their patients. When the treatment they provide falls under the standard, and… Read more