We have no choice but to put faith in the medical professionals that treat us. With the advancements in modern medicine, our physicians and other practitioners are more equipped than ever to assist with healing our ailments and alleviating symptoms of various conditions. While most healthcare workers do their best to help overcome health challenges, there are situations where their treatment can fall short – which can cause significant harm to the patient. A 2016 study by Johns Hopkins estimated that over 250,000 deaths per year stem from medical errors in the U.S. This makes medical malpractice the 3rd leading cause of death in our country. This staggering statistic begs the question: what can we do to hold medical malpractice accountable and attain restitution for ourselves or loved ones that have been affected by it? Given the extreme consequences of medical malpractice, it is common for patients who have been injured to pursue legal action against the healthcare providers who are responsible. A medical malpractice lawsuit can provide significant financial relief for those dealing with the repercussions of their injury. This compensation can make up…Read More
Dangerous medical devices are medical devices that may do more harm than good. Instead of solving medical issues, these devices might actually make the issues worse and cause more problems. Dangerous medical devices often lack proper research and testing prior to being sold to the public. Rather than identifying and fixing defects during the testing stages, some defects aren’t discovered until they are already on the market. Hip implants, for example, may loosen or rub together after implantation and create dangerous debris in the body. These defects can cause joint pain, joint swelling and additional pain and suffering to the patient. The makers of these defective hip implants then recall the implants. Common dangerous devices include the following: Artificial hips, knee joins, spine discs, etc. Pain patches, blood glucose monitoring strips, and infusion pumps Pacemakers and automatic external defibrillators Breast implants, IUD’s and catheters Imaging and surgical devices Renal replacement systems and hernia repair systems Bone grafts, dental implants and surgical eye devices Fortunately, not all medical devices become dangerous. Most of the time, approved devices go on to help millions of people live better,…Read More
