Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

Gary Silverstein November 29, 2016

As per a report issued by Journal of the American Medical Association, medical negligence is said to be the third leading cause of untimely deaths in the United States, right behind heart disease and cancer. Additionally, according to the 2016 medical malpractice payout analysis by Diederich Healthcare, malpractice payouts increased for the third year in a row in 2015. Payouts across the US totaled $3.95 million, which is an increase of 1.68% from 2014.

Medical Malpractice Related to Internal Organ Damage and Bleeding

Gary Silverstein November 29, 2016

Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the US. For inpatient incidents, 34% of medical malpractice claims consist of surgery errors.

Study looks at medication errors in nursing homes

Robert Wolff November 28, 2016

Adults that reside in New York nursing homes rely on health care providers for all of their basic needs. Given their living situation and health status, nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to medical errors including medication mistakes. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society analyzed the impact of medication errors on nursing home residents.

Misdiagnosis of Tonsil Cancer and Medical Malpractice

Gary Silverstein November 28, 2016

According to a report issued by cancer.net, it was estimated that 48,330 adults – 34,780 men and 13,550 women – would be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer. Rates of these types of cancer are more than double in men as compared to women.

Misdiagnosis of Throat Cancer and Medical Malpractice

Gary Silverstein November 26, 2016

Based on 2009 to 2013 cases and fatalities, the number of new larynx cancer cases was 3.2 per 100,000 adults while the number of deaths was 1.1 per 100,000 adults, both men and women.

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Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

Medical Malpractice Related to Internal Organ Damage and Bleeding

Study looks at medication errors in nursing homes

Misdiagnosis of Tonsil Cancer and Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis of Throat Cancer and Medical Malpractice

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