Attorneys representing Charlotte, NC individuals who have been injured in a Medical Malpractice accident.
In most cases, medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses, provide excellent care to their patients. However, sometimes the care provided falls below the acceptable professional standard, particularly, in cases dealing with childbirth. Childbirth injuries can result in permanent damage, and the need for lifelong medical care and custodial assistance to help the affected child…
INFERIOR VENA CAVA (IVC) FILTER Inferior Vena Cava (“IVC”) filters are cone-shaped medical devices used as an alternative treatment option for patients with contraindications to anticoagulation, commonly known as blood thinners. Just as an anticoagulation, IVC filters are presumptively designed to trap and dissolve blood clots before they cause a life-threatening medical condition known as…
Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in North Carolina carries specific legal requirements. Failure to follow said requirements may result in having your lawsuit dismissed (and possibly unable to refile). This article looks at the specific legal requirement to hire an expert to review the medical records prior to the lawsuit being filed. This rule, referred…
Sexual Assault & Medical Malpractice Sexual assaults by medical providers have been dominating the headlines in recent months. We’ve seen it from time to time over the years, but it is in the headlines now— more than ever—because of movements like MeToo and Time’s Up. Medical Ethics & Sexual Misconduct The American Medical Association’s Principles…
Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim on Behalf of the Injured Party Incapacitated/disabled adults generally cannot file their own legal claims, which is why their guardian or designated power of attorney needs to act on their behalf to recover damages when they are the victim of medical malpractice. Guardian vs. Power of Attorney A guardian ad…
What is informed consent? Mostly all surgeries and procedures come with some type potential risk. For example, when having a hernia repair surgery, there is the possibility of permanent nerve damage that may cause pain and discomfort post operation. Informed consent is simply being aware of all potential and known risks associated with a surgery…
Medical Malpractice in the Emergency Room More than one hundred thirty-six million (136.9) people visit hospital emergency rooms in the United States each year. The number of injury-related visits: 39.0 million; number of visits per 100 persons: 43.3; number of emergency department (ED) visits resulting in hospital admission: 12.3 million; number of ED visits resulting…
Gallbladder Removal: A Routine Surgery Gone Bad The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located under the liver on the right side of your abdomen. The function of this organ is to store bile, which contains bile acids that are vital for the digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. One…
Maternal-Fetal Infections Perinatal infections account for 2%-3% of all congenital anomalies. Some common maternal infections, such as the flu, the common cold, or a stomach virus, will most likely not have any impact on the pregnancy, but there are a few maternal-fetal infections which can result in serious health consequences for your unborn child (NIH).…
Is a Hospital Liable for a Doctor’s Medical Malpractice? If you have ever been to a hospital for a procedure—or an emergency room visit? If the answer is yes, then you know the bills come in quickly and usually from more than one medical provider. For example, you go to your local emergency room for…