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How Healthcare-Associated Infections May Be Medical Malpractice

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on March 20, 2019October 30, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Healthcare-associated infections are a national patient safety problem. One out of every 25 patients are affected at any given time across the U.S. health care system. These infections cause tens of thousands of deaths each year and yet are often preventable. If you have acquired a healthcare-associated infection while receiving other medical care, contact our […] Read More

National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 15, 2019October 31, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. The 2019 theme is “Best for You. Best for Baby.” While many birth defects in the U.S. are preventable, a child can still be born with complications resulting from medical negligence due to inadequate care and improper treatments during the course of pregnancy. The National Birth Defects Prevention […] Read More

What Is Informed Consent in Relation to Medical Malpractice?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 7, 2018October 30, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Patients have the right to certain information before undergoing medical treatment. This allows them to provide informed consent before receiving medical care. Informed consent communicates to a patient the benefits and risks associated with a particular course of treatment. If a health care provider fails to obtain a patient’s informed consent and causes injury, the […] Read More

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 28, 2018November 1, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

It is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and an important time to learn about spinal cord injuries and the potential impact that they may have on a victim’s life. Spinal cord injuries can happen for many reasons, including medical malpractice . When a health care provider acts in a careless manner and fails to […] Read More

5 Medical Errors that Lead to a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 7, 2018October 30, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Health care providers and hospitals are expected to provide patients competent medical treatment that upholds the medical community’s standards. When a doctor or medical facility’s failure to meet these standards results in a patient’s injury or death, the at-fault party can be held liable for medical malpractice . If you or someone you love has […] Read More

Was Your Child’s Cerebral Palsy Preventable?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on March 29, 2018October 27, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Cerebral palsy is a permanent neurological disorder that causes impaired muscle coordination and severe disruption in the body’s nervous system. While this condition can occur for a variety of reasons during pregnancy or shortly after birth, in some instances, cerebral palsy is a direct result of medical malpractice . If you suspect that your child’s […] Read More

How Do I Know if I Have a Medication Error Case?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on February 17, 2018October 31, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Medical errors are the third highest cause of death in the United States and account for 10 percent of deaths in the U.S., according to a study by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. And with nearly 30 percent of adults taking five or more medications at any given time, according to the Centers for Disease […] Read More

Can a Hospital be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 19, 2017October 30, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider’s care falls below the standard level of care for the area and his or her specialty. While it is possible to hold the health care provider liable for any injuries resulting from poor care, in some situations, it may also be possible to hold the hospital liable. […] Read More

Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim for a Hospital-Acquired Infection?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 4, 2017October 30, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Acquiring an infection while at a medical facility is not uncommon, and certain surgical procedures may increase the chance of an infection. However, when an infection is caused by negligence or if standard guidelines are not followed by doctors, nurses and other members of hospital staff, the negligent party could be held liable. At Gordon […] Read More

When Does Misdiagnosis Qualify as Medical Malpractice?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on April 27, 2017October 30, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

If a doctor fails to make an accurate or timely diagnosis, a patient could suffer severe consequences. The condition could worsen while going untreated or the patient could undergo treatment for a condition he or she does not have. In certain situations of misdiagnosis, the patient may have a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, it is […] Read More

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