New Mexico Medical Malpractice Verdict For Disabled Man
December 3, 2011
Earlier this year, a Las Vegas, New Mexico jury awarded a substantial sum to the estate of a disabled man who suffered painful bed sores that allegedly developed and were not properly treated due to medical malpractice. There was also a claim that the man’s medical records were falsified by [...]
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When Should You Contact A Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
June 22, 2011
When should you contact a medical malpractice lawyer? We at medicalmalpracticelawyers.com get this question asked in many different forms and pretty often. The conversation typically starts with the statement, “I don’t know if have a medical malpractice claim but…” Some of[...]
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U.S. Economy Lost Billions Due To Medical Errors in 2008
April 8, 2011
A study by the Society of Actuaries in 2010 estimated that the cost to the U.S. economy in 2008 for medical errors was approximately $19.5 billion. About 25% of the costs associated with medical injuries were the result of avoidable medical errors. In 2008, there were 6.3 million medical injuries o[...]
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Pressure Ulcers (Bed Sores) In Nursing Home Residents
March 19, 2011
Pressure ulcers (bed sores) are wounds caused by unrelieved pressure on the skin, most commonly occurring at the elbows, heels, hips, and over other bony prominences. Between 2% and 28% of nursing home residents have pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are classified based on the depth of the soft t[...]
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