What Are Spinal Cord Injuries? A spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when damage to the spinal cord results in loss of movement, sensation, or other bodily functions. While some spinal cord injuries happen due to accidents, many are caused by medical negligence—when a healthcare provider fails to provide proper care, leading to severe consequences. At LawMD, we know the law and we know the medicine.…[...]

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Understanding the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice Cases In medical malpractice cases, the standard of care refers to the level of skill and care that a competent healthcare provider would offer under similar circumstances. When doctors fail to meet this standard, patients can suffer serious harm, leading to medical malpractice claims. At LawMD, we know the law, and we know the medicine. Our…[...]

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Understanding Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice Medical misdiagnosis happens when a doctor incorrectly diagnoses a patient’s condition or fails to diagnose it at all. This can lead to serious health issues, delayed treatments, and even wrongful death. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis is more common than most people realize. A study by Johns Hopkins found that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United…[...]

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Medical malpractice is a complex and often emotionally charged area of law. Victims of medical negligence may face an uphill battle against powerful healthcare systems and insurance companies, often feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. At LawMD, we understand the challenges faced by those who have been harmed by medical errors, and we’re committed to providing compassionate and effective…[...]

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What Are Birth Injuries and How Does Medical Negligence Play a Role? Birth injuries occur when a baby suffers harm before, during, or shortly after childbirth. While some birth injuries are unavoidable, many are caused by medical negligence—when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care. According to a study in the Journal of Patient Safety, medical errors contribute to over 400,000…[...]

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https://youtu.be/ivoH2OXnrYE Learn More What is Birth-Related Injury? – Birth-Related Medical Malpractice What are “Damages” in Medical Malpractice? Is Failure to Diagnose a Form of Medical Negligence? Video Transcript Timestamps0:00 Intro0:27 What Do Birth Injuries Include?1:26 Birth Injuries During Labor Hey, my name is Francois Blaudeau and I’m an OB/GYN doctor in Birmingham, Alabama, and also a lawyer. And I’m here…[...]

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https://youtu.be/AmNj4ve04WA Learn More: Is Failure to Diagnose a Form of Medical Negligence? Can You Sue a Doctor for Failure to Diagnose? How To Find A Good Medical Malpractice Attorney (And How To Choose The Right One) Video Transcript Timestamps0:00 Intro0:21 Failure to Diagnose 0:21 Failure to Diagnose What are the most common reasons for medical malpractice? Almost universally, the most…[...]

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Watch the below to learn more about medication errors that can occur during administering the drug and learn how errors can occur during drug administration. https://youtu.be/XYT5hzjRpjE Learn More: Medication Errors That Can Occur During Documentation Medication Errors That Can Occur During Transcription Medication Errors That Can Occur During Prescribing and Writing Orders Video Transcript Timestamps0:00 Intro0:32 Medication Errors That Can Occur…[...]

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Watch the video below to learn more about medication errors that can occur during dispensing. Prescription dispensing errors are, unfortunately a common occurrence in healthcare. https://youtu.be/3XYcUFx4zH0 Learn More: Medication Errors That Can Occur During Prescribing and Writing Orders Medication Errors That Can Occur During Transcription An Overview Of The Prescription Medication Process Video Transcript Timestamps0:00 Medication Errors That Can Occur During…[...]

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How and when do you know there’s been a delayed c-section? this is a common question our delayed c-section attorneys get all the time. https://youtu.be/LxHaCaNmpW4 Learn More: What is Birth Injury? – Birth Injury Overview What is Medical Malpractice? What are “Damages” in Medical Malpractice? Video Transcript Timestamps0:00 Intro0:53 LawMD’s Delayed C-Section Attorneys Specializes In1:26 Example of a Delayed C-Section3:24 How…[...]

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