Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Is A Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Medical Negligence?
Medical professionals have a duty to exercise an appropriate level of care when treating a patient, but they are not infallible. Sometimes, medical mistakes rise to the level of negligence that merits a lawsuit; other times, mistakes are simply tragic accidents. Misdiagnoses occupy a strange middle ground; depending on the specifics of an individual… Read More »
Explaining Alabama Medical Malpractice Law
Medical professionals have a high burden in terms of providing appropriate and necessary care, and sometimes, unfortunately, mistakes happen. While statistics have estimated that medical errors are common enough to be the third leading cause of death in the U.S., new estimates report lower figures – but regardless, medical negligence and malpractice do happen,… Read More »
Alabama’s Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations Is Very Brief
It can be difficult to realize that you have been the victim of medical malpractice, but if you come to that conclusion, it is crucial that you act as quickly as possible. Alabama, and all other U.S. states, have what are known as statutes of limitations, which set specific time limits in which a… Read More »
Have I Potentially Been The Victim Of Medical Negligence?
When considering what constitutes medical negligence, events such as a medical misdiagnosis or a surgical error may come to mind. However, there are many ways by which a medical professional may not perform their duties in accordance with the applicable standards of care, resulting In unfavorable medical outcomes. That said, not all these instances… Read More »
What Are The Elements Of A Medical Negligence Claim?
Medical errors that result in patient injuries are devastating. Patients should be able to trust their health care providers with their safety and care, and patients should be able to anticipate that experts in specific medical fields will not make mistakes that will result in debilitating or fatal injuries. Yet medical mistakes do happen,… Read More »
Was I Harmed By A Defective Drug Or A Medication Mistake?
When patients experience injuries after using prescription medications, it can be difficult to know if the harm resulted from a known side effect of the drug that the patient was warned about, or whether the injury resulted from either a medication error or a defect in the drug. Patients in Birmingham should be able… Read More »
Who May Be Responsible For Medical Malpractice?
If you suffer harm because a health care provider behaves negligently during the course of your medical care, what type(s) of professionals might be responsible for medical malpractice? In considering this general question, you may be wondering what types of health care providers might be at fault for an injury that occurs while seeking… Read More »
How Do I Know If My Medical Injury Could Result From Negligence?
After you have consulted with a healthcare provider for diagnosis, or have undergone treatment for a medical condition, you should not have to worry about a concealed injury resulting from negligence. However, medical errors can result in serious and even fatal patient injuries. How can you know if your medical injury resulted from medical… Read More »
Josh Vick discusses medical malpractice on Birmingham’s WVTM-13
Attorney Josh Vick recently appeared as an expert panelist on Birmingham’s WVTM-13. Josh answered questions from panelists and callers about medical malpractice, which is currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. The full interview can be seen here. If you or a loved one have been the victim of medical… Read More »
Doctor’s failure to act and properly respond to fetal distress results in $6 Million settlement
Case Summary $4 million of the $6 million dollar settlement paid by the obstetrician MD for her responsibility. $2 million of the $6 million dollar settlement paid by the health authority for their responsibility. OBGYN missed signs on fetal heart monitor that baby wasn’t getting enough oxygen. Umbilical cord was obstructed during delivery, continually… Read More »
