Common Hysterectomy Errors and Medical Malpractice
Gary Silverstein
December 8, 2016
Hysterectomy ranks second among the most frequently performed surgical procedures, after caesarian sections, in the United States.
Hysterectomy ranks second among the most frequently performed surgical procedures, after caesarian sections, in the United States.
At present, wrongful pregnancy lawsuits are recognized in only 42 of the states in the US. Of these 42 states, a whopping 31 states will not permit damages to be sought for child-raising costs.
New York residents who have had spinal surgery may be aware of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. It is a term that refers to the condition of continuous pain, and is not meant to indicate that an error occurred during a surgery. The residual pain in the back or leg can lessen over time, but it may not completely dissipate. It can also worsen a few months after the surgery because of the formation of scar tissue around the spinal nerve root.
A new study by researchers of patient safety has revealed that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. It claims 251,000 lives each year, which is more than Alzheimer’s, respiratory disease, stroke, and accidents.
WORKER KILLED IN FATAL ACCIDENT HENRIETTA, NEW YORK (December 5, 2016) – An industrial worker was killed in a tragic accident after an apparent malfunction
