Mother Awarded $4 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit The top priority of all health care providers should be the health and safety of patients. Although technology and safet… May 23, 2018 Medical Malpractice
Man Awarded Almost $8 Million in Medical Malpractice Suit Although not widely publicized, negligence in health care is one of the leading causes of death and injury in Maine and across the United States. Technological … May 9, 2018 Medical Malpractice
Researchers Find Surgical Errors at Centers are Underreported Federal laws permit physicians to steer patients toward private surgical centers for minor procedures. This law enables a surgeon to possibly double his or her … March 29, 2018 Medical Malpractice
New Tool May Help Eliminate Misdiagnosis That Can Lead to Death One of the greatest concerns Maine residents may have is the fear that their physician is not paying close attention to their symptoms. Indeed, an estimated 12 … February 8, 2018 Medical Malpractice
Woman Files Medical Malpractice Suit After Instrument Injury The thought of needing surgery is never a pleasant scenario, especially when the procedure requires a large incision and extensive work. In Maine and elsewhere,… January 9, 2018 Medical Malpractice
Mayo Clinic Finds Alarming Numbers Suffer From Misdiagnosis In the past, anytime a patient received a troubling diagnosis from a doctor, he or she was encouraged to seek the opinion of another physician. While that advic… December 13, 2017 Medical Malpractice
Unfortunate Surgery Failure or Medical Malpractice? After trying all other available options, you decided to move forward with surgery. You may have been nervous about the procedure, but you believed that it woul… November 28, 2017 Medical Malpractice
Can You Trust Your Doctor to Keep Your Records Confidential? Imagine that you and your therapist travel in the same social circles. You know that there is a patient confidentiality requirement that she has to follow. You … April 5, 2017 Medical Malpractice, Injuries