Being sick or injured is already scary enough. The last thing you expected was for your doctor or hospital to make your condition worse. Now, you think you may need to file a medical malpractice claim. How exactly do malpractice claims work in Indiana? Here’s the...
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Medical Malpractice
When Your Doctor Doesn’t Warn About Potential Drug Interactions
When your doctor writes you a new prescription for a drug, they will typically look at the list of medications you currently take to determine if there are any counter-indications for the prescription. Certain drugs can have very negative interactions with each...
Doctors Not Listening Can Lead To Mistakes Like Missed Diagnoses
When you go to a doctor to discuss a medical issue, you expect that they will listen to you and then use their knowledge to determine the likely cause of your symptoms. From there, they can advise you on how to treat those symptoms. Unfortunately, many doctors see far...
Crowded Hospitals And Lack Of Staff Increase Infection Risks
People often think of hospitals as a place to get better or undergo intensive medical care when they need it the most. However, hospitals can be a source of injury and illness for some of the people who stay in them. The busier and more crowded a hospital becomes, the...
Medical Malpractice Is One Of The Top Three Causes Of Death
When going to the doctor’s office, we expect to receive high-quality treatment and care. However, doctors can make mistakes. When a medical error occurs, they can lead to devastating and life-threatening injuries. In fact, over 250,000 people die each year from...
Is Abuse Happening At Your Parent’s Nursing Home?
Most of us are not experienced in assessing a concerning situation at a parent’s nursing home. So, we often wonder and worry. If you feel surprised that your parent is not doing better at their new nursing home, you can do something to help. A place to start is...