Types of Malpractice Cases
Supreme Court Upholds Wrongful Death Verdict In “Mommy Makeover” Operation
The Supreme Court of Virginia has upheld a nearly two million dollar verdict to the family of a Virginia Beach woman who died following “mommy makeover” cosmetic plastic surgery. The family had alleged that Virginia Beach plastic surgeon Matthew Galumbeck and his staff had allowed Maritess Lopez to go home an hour after her... »
“Do You Believe Wrong Site Surgery Should Never Happen?”
Here’s an exchange from a recent deposition involving surgery at the wrong site. Q: “Do you believe wrong site surgery should never happen?” A: I think we do everything we can do to minimize risk of things like that, but I don’t believe the world is perfect, no. Q: But would you argree that,... »
Wrong Site Surgery – What Does the Doctor Say?
Our previous post on the defense of a wrong site surgery case has generated a lot of interest. The physician has been deposed. His deposition is here. Love to hear what others think. »
Man Falls From Operating Table and Dies – An Event That Never Should Have Happened
A Minnesota man fell off the operating table at St. Joseph’s Hospital and died. What did the hospital have to say for itself? They are conducting an investigation. This is an accident that should never have happened. »
5th Wrong Site Surgery at Same Hospital in 2 Years
Wrong site surgery is a “never should happen” event. One hospital managed to do it 5 times in the last two years. Here’s a video report. »
How Doctors Can Easily Prevent Wrong Site Surgery
Here’s a cool video that every surgeon and hospital “team” should review before surgery. Wrong sided surgery is a “should never happen” event. (click on the headline above) »
Five Diseases That Are Misdiagnosed Over and Over Again
Read this blog to learn more about five commonly misdiagnosed illnesses. A misdiagnosed illness could be considered medical malpractice, but keep in mind that these cases are not easy to win. To find out more about medical malpractice lawsuits, order a copy of Virginia medical malpractice attorney Ben Glass’s book, Why Most Medical Malpractice... »
Misdiagnosed Cancer – Do You Really Have a Virginia Medical Malpractice Claim?
Misdiagnosed cancer could lead to a Virginia medical malpractice case. For more information, read this blog and order your free copy of Virginia medical malpractice attorney Ben Glass’s book, Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime. »
Doctor Who Operated on Wrong Side of Body Denies Mapractice
We have previously written about the Fredericksburg orthopedic surgeon who operated on the wrong body part, admitted as much in his medical records but who (through his insurance company) then said “I didn’t do anything at all wrong.” Now his attorneys have filed an answer to the Complaint. They admit that the medical records... »