Implanting medical devices in patients without first obtaining informed consent to do so has resulted in a Huntington, West Virginia (WV), obstetrician and gynecologist defending himself against two medical malpractice lawsuits at the same time. According to the West Virginia Record, the surgeon, operating at St. Mary’s Medical Center, implanted Avaulta Anterior and Posterior BioSynthetic Support…
When a driver speeds, he or she creates a dangerous situation and sets the stage for an accident. That’s what happened in Norfolk, Virginia (VA), when a speeding driver crashed into the back of a minivan, injuring himself and the two people in the other vehicle. To read more, visit “Three Injured in Norfolk Minivan…
An analysis of professional insurance records has revealed that three-quarters of all doctors in the United States are sued at least one time for malpractice during their careers. At the same time, just 1.6 percent of the lawsuits resulted in payments to injured patients or surviving family members of people who lost their lives because a doctor…
Burns are caused by chemical, thermal, electrical, or radioactive agents. Many burn accidents occur at home or work. In the United States, more than 2 million burn injuries occur each year, and as many as 300,000 Americans require hospital treatment for burns. Follow these tips to prevent burn injuries year-round: Inspect electrical plugs and cords…
Jerry Holton was killed while working on a recycling truck that was provided to the City of Norfolk, Virginia (VA), by the Southeastern Public Service Authority. Holton climbed into the back of the truck to clear a jam and got crushed by the hydraulics system, according to WAVY TV-10. You might be asking yourself, “Why…