Most pregnancies advance without serious complications. However, some conditions require close medical monitoring because they can increase risks for both mother and baby. One such condition is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a liver disorder that can...
Patients seeking medical care trust healthcare professionals to recognize symptoms, order the right tests and provide timely treatment. In certain circumstances, a delayed diagnosis may occur when these professionals fail to diagnose the medical condition in time....
You trusted your provider to determine what was wrong. When a diagnosis comes late and your condition worsens in the meantime, it raises an important question. When does a delay in diagnosis cross the line into medical malpractice under West Virginia law? What is a...
Surgery always carries some risk. Even when your medical team takes proper precautions, an infection can still occur. At the same time, some infections may point to deeper problems with sterilization or follow up care. If you develop a serious infection after surgery...
Those who file a claim of medical malpractice or “medical professional liability” in West Virginia must first obtain what’s called a screening certificate of merit. This is a document signed under oath by a qualified medical provider. West Virginia is one of a...
Some medication errors are technically dispensing errors. A pharmacist or the technicians assisting them provide the wrong drug, offer the wrong dosage or make mistakes when compounding medications intended for intravenous (IV) administration. However, quite a few...
Preparing for a malpractice claim often requires you to make difficult decisions, including whether to settle your case or take it to trial. Each option carries different advantages and risks that can affect both your recovery and your peace of mind. This blog...
When a doctor, nurse or hospital fails to meet the accepted standards of care, the results can be devastating for the patient involved. In such cases, patients and their families deserve transparency, accountability and justice. However, the reality is that many...
Many people believe that proper medical care is easily available in the United States. While that may be true in some cases, it’s not true in others. One instance in which people may have to fight to get a proper diagnosis is women who are having a heart attack. ...
Experiencing a medical misdiagnosis can be emotionally and physically devastating. It’s especially disheartening when you feel your feedback was dismissed or overlooked. In many cases, patients provide critical insights about their symptoms, history or reactions that...
