CHICAGO, IL – According to a new report from medical liability insurer Coverys, surgery is the second most common cause for medial malpractice claims against doctors. Surgery not only puts the patient at risk, but it also poses a risk to doctors in terms of medical malpractice claims. Coverys ... [Continue Reading]
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Medical Malpractice and Misdiagnosis
CHICAGO, IL – Misdiagnoses in the healthcare industry frequently leads to medical malpractice which has garnished the media in recent years. In 2015, the National Academy of Medicine announced most people will receive at least one misdiagnosis during their life. Research conducted by the National ... [Continue Reading]
Report Shows Pharmaceutical Companies Contributing to U.S. Opioid Epidemic
CHICAGO, IL – Recently released federal data shows how drug makers and distributors contributed to the nation’s opioid epidemic by increasing shipments of opioid painkillers between 2006 to 2012. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) records show that over 76 billion oxycodone and hydrocodone ... [Continue Reading]
Army Veteran Dying of Cancer Delivers Emotional Statement to Congress on Medical Malpractice
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Richard Stayskal testified before Congress an emotional statement regarding medical malpractice in the military. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill heard testimony about allegations of medical malpractice by Defense Department medical professionals as Congress ... [Continue Reading]
