Hospital Malpratice

Published on: April 10, 2012

Child Dies Due to Medical Negligence

by Stephen Bilkis

A two year old girl has recently died due to medical negligence. She was suffering from serious health problems which were triggered by endosulfan – a pesticide. She died because of medical negligence in a state owned hospital.

The hospital board worked very quickly to investigate the case. They have decided to suspend the doctor while the investigation is ongoing. They decided to take this action due to lots of protests.

The child suffered a reaction to the pesticide and was rushed to the government hospital as her condition seemed to be getting worse. The pediatric expert in the hospital was away on leave, which delayed her treatment.

Published on: March 27, 2012

Pedophile Doctor Medical Malpractice Case

by Stephen Bilkis

A recent investigation has uncovered a shocking truth at St Francis Hospital. It has been discovered that a doctor there has been taking photos of thousands of naked children while masturbating them. It is claimed by the doctor that he was conducting growth studies on his patients.

The case will be put before a jury shortly, which means the outcome of this medical malpractice case will be decided by the public.

The trial is filed against the hospital. The plaintiffs are filing for negligent supervision of their doctors when dealing with young children. The source explained that the disgusting study has left many young children traumatized.

Published on: February 19, 2012

Stillborn baby due to medical malpractice wins award of $1million

by Stephen Bilkis

In the initial case, the jury found for the plaintiff in the amount of $1 million, citing the negligence of the hospital and doctors in the stillborn birth of a baby. The hospital appealed, said the report, and their findings were that it was okay to have amended the original complaint, that negligence was not the direct cause of the baby’s death was not inconsistent or against the evidence, that there was medical malpractice by the hospital, that the doctor did not actually treat the mother and that reducing the damages was not warranted.

The plaintiff alleged that when she went to the hospital in the 32nd week of her pregnancy with abdominal pains that she was not properly assessed or treated. The lack of proper care resulted in the woman having her baby at home without medical help. The baby presented feet first and died of asphyxia due to the head being stuck in the birth canal. The mother’s claim indicated that she suffered terrible emotional pain because of this situation, indicated the source.

Medical malpractice in hospitals is not unusual in Queens and Staten Island. With the amount of traffic they have to deal with there are bound to be mistakes. Sometimes things become so busy and hectic it’s hard to keep things under control. The hospitals try to control things but sometimes it just can’t be done.

Published on: February 8, 2012

A Harbor-UCLA Patient Receives $1.175 Million Settlement, states New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer

by Stephen Bilkis

The patient of a Harbor-UCLA Medical Center who alleged a medical malpracticecharge after a blood vessel wall was punctured has been granted a $1.175 million dollar settlement. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the $1.175-million dollar settlement after a catheter tip inadvertently punctured a blood vessel in the patient.

The patient was treated at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center near Torrance after a motor vehicle accident that took place in late 2008, according to a source. While she was being examined and diagnosed, a blood vessel was injured when a catheter was used. Although the county states that the injury caused complications, the patient was treated promptly and was discharged to go home a few days later, stated a doctor. There were no other descriptions of the injury available at the time of this publication. No description was given as to where the injury was sustained, or what the complications following the injury entitled.

County officials believe that they carried out treatment properly and that they responded to the injury properly. However, they are hampered in court proceedings by a doctrine entitled “Res Ipsa Loquitur.” This doctrine states that an entity is presumed not at fault if they had exclusive control of the situation was causes the injury. Even if there is no evidence of an act of negligence, there would be no accident if there was no negligence, stated an expert. Basically, someone has to be at fault, and be held accountable for the injury; even though the County believes they handled everything correctly.

Published on: January 30, 2012

Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settled

by Stephen Bilkis

A $1.175 million medical malpractice settlement between Los Angeles County and a patient of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center has been reached. The patient of the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center suffered a punctured blood vessel.

The claim took place after the patient, a minor at the time, received treatment at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in November of 2008 for injuries she sustained following an automobile accident, tells a reporter. Her guardian filed the claim.

According to the word received, a catheter tip that was being inserted into the patient accidentally punctured a blood vessel wall. This medical mistake caused the patient undisclosed further medical complications, and she was treated and released several days later. No further information was available pertaining to any medical problems that may have arisen from the medical accident.

Published on: January 24, 2012

Widower files suit against hospital for death of wife

by Stephen Bilkis

A man has filed a lawsuit against Teton Valley Hospital, stating that their lack of care and medical errors resulted in the death of his wife. He reported to doctors that there were numerous errors and omissions which caused her demise. He also alleges that the hospital and its associates are guilty of racketeering and falsifying medical documents and records.

The man has also accused a physician of not performing an adequate autopsy and failing to properly preserve some of the viable organs. The certificate of death was also allegedly inaccurate. The suit has been filed in federal court and seeks to recover over $35 million in damages. The hospital and affiliates have declined to comment to attorney.

The lawsuit not only blames physicians and hospital staff for the death of the woman, but claims that their actions were torturous and deliberately indifferent. It has not been indicated why the woman was initially hospitalized at the Teton Valley Hospital. There are several parties named in the lawsuit, including doctors, nurses, facilities, and other medical groups. Hospitals in Brooklyn and The Bronx try to prevent these mistakes.

Published on: January 17, 2012

Lifting caps for Medical Malpractice Cases

by Stephen Bilkis

A report shares how the unfortunate incident of a 17 year old lady’s tragic death due sparked the discussion between law makers, patient advocate groups and Congress about lifting caps for medical malpracticedamages.

Many lawmakers, according to the report, are trying to cut down on the cost of health care and one of the ways that they deem necessary to accomplish this task is to put a cap on medical malpractice cases. The lawmakers and groups of physicians seem to agree that if a cap is not put on such medical malpractice cases, it will result in unnecessary lawsuits.

However, the expert along with families of the patients disagrees with this stance. They feel that doctors and hospitals should be held accountable for their negligence.

Published on: January 10, 2012

$633K Award offered in malpractice case

by Stephen Bilkis

In a civil court in the country of Cambria, a man received an award of over $633K to compensate him in a medical malpractice case, according to a report. The man claimed that the care that he received was negligent and as a result he had to have his right leg amputated.

The man sought the help of a good medical malpractice lawyer who filed the lawsuit on behalf of his client against the doctors that he claimed committed this act against him. The source was quick to agree that the man did have a legitimate claim.

The case went before a jury that took two and a half days to deliberate the case and come to a desirable verdict for the man and his wife. They agreed with the man and the report that the man received unsatisfactory care that was definitely below the standard of medicine.

Published on: November 18, 2011

Stillborn baby due to medical malpractice wins award of $1million

by Stephen Bilkis

In the initial case, the jury found for the plaintiff in the amount of $1 million, citing the hospital malpractice and doctors in the stillborn birth of a baby. The hospital appealed and their findings were that it was okay to have amended the original complaint, that negligence was not the direct cause of the baby’s death was not inconsistent or against the evidence, that there was medical malpractice by the hospital, that the doctor did not actually treat the mother and that reducing the damages was not warranted.

The plaintiff alleged that when she went to the hospital in the 32nd week of her pregnancy with abdominal pains that she was not properly assessed or treated. The lack of proper care resulted in the woman having her baby at home without medical help. The baby presented feet first and died of asphyxia due to the head being stuck in the birth canal. The mother’s claim indicated that she suffered terrible emotional pain because of this situation.

At trial there was an argument over whether or not the baby was born dead or alive, as it made a difference in how the court arrived at its judgment. The court stood by 2004 ruling in a similar case and indicated that even in the absence of an injury, med mal in The Bronx and Brooklyn resulting in a stillbirth or miscarriage is a violation of the duty of care to the mother and will mean she is entitled to damages for emotional distress.

Published on: November 14, 2011

Medical Malpractice Clients Are Entitled to Compensation

by Stephen Bilkis

In a system where nearly 98,000 deaths and 1 million injuries each year occur, you would think that there would be some sort of reprimand. In 1999 a study discovered that these deaths and injuries take place in our local hospitals. This study shocked the general public, and has led to the truth about medical care coming out in the open.

In New York, a study was initiated from 2002-2007 that involved 10 state hospitals. Researchers discovered that around 18% of patients were harmed by medical malpractice, and that up to 63.1 percent could have been prevented. According to a New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer, almost 2.4 percent of those medical malpractice accidents were seen to be instrumental in the patient’s deaths.

Most hospital malpractice suits have been brought on the inability of the hospital to ensure that infections avoided. These infections come in various forms, from urinary catheters, lines inserted into veins and arteries to ventilators. Errors in medication are also a leading source of medical malpractice. Medication errors affected 162 of the 2,341 patients studied in a North Carolina project.