by MediaBeast | Sep 4, 2014 | Legal Blog, medicalmalpractice
The clinic where Joan Rivers was undergoing a procedure prior to her hospitalization is now under investigation. The New York State Health Department told ABC News that it has opened a “full investigation” into Yorkville Endoscopy Center in New York City...
by MediaBeast | Jul 31, 2014 | Legal Blog, malpractice, medicalmalpractice
When we seek medical advice, we rely on our doctor or healthcare provider to make the correct diagnosis. This is not always the case. About 155 per 1,000 hospitalized patients are not diagnosed and treated timely, according to HealthGrades. Medical misdiagnosis can...
by MediaBeast | Jul 16, 2014 | Legal Blog, medicalmalpractice
from CBSNews.com More than one-third of total knee replacements performed in the U.S. were deemed “inappropriate” in a new study that used a patient classification system to weigh the risks and benefits. The study, published June 30 in the journal...
by MediaBeast | Jul 8, 2014 | Legal Blog, malpractice, medicalmalpractice
Question: Does South Carolina use a medical malpractice damages cap? Answer: Yes. Like many states, South Carolina has a statute on the books that places a limit or “cap” on the amount of compensation that can be awarded to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice...
