It’s normal to feel apprehensive before any surgical procedure. Doctors perform about 51.4 million inpatient surgeries each year, and another 53 million outpatient procedures annually in surgical centers and clinics throughout the United States. Fortunately, most surgeries are extremely safe, and complications are rare. However, no surgery is completely without risk. Knowing what to expect and which questions to ask…[...]

Continue Reading

At LawMD, over ten of our medical malpractice lawyers are also doctors. As doctors, we understand the medicine in your case. As lawyers, we know how to use our medical knowledge to get justice for our clients Failure to treat a patient is one of the many ways that doctors’ can breach their duty of care. Failure to treat the patient’s…[...]

Continue Reading

“Can a brain bleed heal itself?” is often a question that comes up. Watch our video below to learn more about bleeding in the brain and healing a brain bleed. https://youtu.be/cw7riEZfysU Learn More: What Are The Signs and Symptoms Of Intracranial Hemorrhage? Intracranial Hemorrhage In Premature Infants What is Birth Injury? – Birth Injury Overview Video Transcript Timestamps0:00 Intro0:37 Can A Brain…[...]

Continue Reading

“How do doctors fix a brain bleed in an infant?” is a question we sometimes get. Watch the video below to learn more about intracranial hemorrhage cases and more. https://youtu.be/iuqIfZUoiHA Learn More: Can A Brain Bleed Heal Itself? – Bleeding in the Brain What Are The Signs and Symptoms Of Intracranial Hemorrhage? Signs and Symptoms of Intracranial Hemorrhage Video Transcript…[...]

Continue Reading

https://vimeo.com/907624899/b3ec54f2c3?p=1l Suffering a permanent disability can be life-changing, and when that disability is caused by medical malpractice, the consequences can feel even more overwhelming. Whether it is the result of a surgical error, misdiagnosis, or improper treatment, these injuries can have a long-lasting impact on your ability to work, live independently, and enjoy life. Understanding the legal steps to take…[...]

Continue Reading

https://youtu.be/WrVIBUNhmHA Learn More What is Birth-Related Injury? – Birth-Related Medical Malpractice Failure to Diagnose Lawsuit Settlements Is Failure to Diagnose a Form of Medical Negligence? Video Transcript Timestamps0:00 Intro0:07 Finding  A Qualified Attorney For Your Case2:20 What To Consider When Hiring An Attorney 0:07 Finding  A Qualified Attorney For Your Case How do you find a qualified attorney to represent…[...]

Continue Reading

Intro https://youtu.be/r4Oapz0EWYU Learn More Video Transcript Timestamps0:00 Intro1:16 Damages – Lost Income1:53 Damages – Additional Medical Expenses2:18 Damages – Permanency2:31 Damages – Expenses The question is, what are damages? Well, you basically, to have a successful action in negligence, and this is medical negligence, malpractices we commonly call them, you have to have a duty of the treater to the…[...]

Continue Reading

The coronavirus pandemic is continuing throughout the United States. Many counties and cities are doing “secure in place” quarantines to try to slow down how quickly it spreads. However, the likelihood of encountering someone in public who has or has been around someone with COVID-19 is predictably high, especially if you enter a medical setting. The prevalence of coronavirus has…[...]

Continue Reading

Medical malpractice cases are often high profile, and many states have reacted by instituting some type of tort reform that puts a cap on damages awarded in malpractice cases. Theoretically, a cap on damages is meant to lower the cost of health care by limiting awards that insurance companies must pay out in malpractice cases. It is hoped that lower…[...]

Continue Reading

What is shoulder dystocia? Watch the video below to get insight into what shoulder dystocia is and learn more about what you can do about birth injury. https://youtu.be/8FacZRiyqYA Learn More What is Birth Injury? – Birth Injury Overview Vacuum Extraction Birth Injury – Suction Device Injuries What Is The Most Common Reason for Medical Malpractice? Video Transcript Timestamps0:00 Intro0:51 What Is Shoulder…[...]

Continue Reading