For those who have chosen a profession that’s supposed to be about compassion and healing, doctors often hesitate to apologize when something goes wrong – or sometimes even to express any kind of sympathy. That’s how deeply ingrained the fear of malpractice claims and...
Medical Malpractice
Off-label drug use during labor could cause a tragedy
There is an assumption that medications approved for administration under certain circumstances are generally safe for patients. Physicians can also prescribe them off-label to people in other scenarios. For example, certain diabetes medications get prescribed...
Knee replacement surgery has a high failure rate
About 650,000 people undergo knee replacement surgery each year, but not all of these operations are successful. Knee replacements sometimes fail because patients are told to avoid strenuous exercise, which can lead to a weakening of the muscles that support and...
What can cause cardiac arrest in pregnant mothers?
Many complications during pregnancy and labor can endanger the mother's and the baby's lives. Various factors can cause severe consequences, such as congenital disabilities, injuries and even death. A fatal issue that can happen among pregnant mothers is maternal...
How can defective defibrillators harm patients?
Medical devices are meant to diagnose, prevent or treat diseases. But the substandard kind can cause fatal outcomes. Whether external or implanted, defibrillators electrically charge the heart to restore its normal rhythm. They jolt the heart into beating again in the...
What happens if your baby sustains a spinal birth injury?
Delivering an infant might be the most fragile beginning in your parental journey. The slightest hint of injury can quickly escalate into a life-threatening situation. Spinal cord damage means severe interference to the connection between the brain and the rest of...
Are hospitals liable for hospital-acquired infections?
Patients usually go to the hospital for treatment, but there are times when hospitalization results in a severe infection. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are more common than you might think, and when they result from negligence, they might constitute medical...
Psychiatric drugs for children could represent malpractice
West Virginia parents who are hoping to help their troubled or disturbed children often receive prescriptions for psychiatric drugs for them. This class of drugs includes antidepressants, anti-psychotics and addictive stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
Determining injury from a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer
A delayed breast cancer diagnosis can seriously affect West Virginia patients and their families. If a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer has harmed you or a loved one, you may be wondering what actions are available to you. Why delayed diagnoses of breast cancer are...
What types of birth injuries can newborns suffer?
The birth of a baby is a joyous occasion for West Virginia parents. However, a complicated delivery or difficult pregnancy can result in a birth injury, dampening that joy. In many situations, birth injuries can be prevented, making the current situation even worse...