Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Common Misdiagnosed Conditions in Children
As a parent, your priority is keeping your child happy, safe, and healthy. There are inevitably times when you must rely on trained professionals to provide medical attention to your child. Pediatricians usually do their work well and provide excellent care to children. However, there are some times when pediatricians do not uphold the… Read More »
Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice Years Later?
When a person suffers harm because of a medical professional’s negligence, they are allowed to file a medical malpractice claim against the negligent medical professional and recover compensation. But if you experienced medical malpractice years ago or have just recently started experiencing symptoms after a medical malpractice incident that occurred years ago, can you… Read More »
How Can I Find Out if a Doctor Has Ever Been Sued for Medical Malpractice?
Before choosing a doctor, learning as much as possible about them is crucial. You may want to try to find out if the doctor has previously been sued for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice suits are filed if a patient suffers injury, harm, or death due to a doctor’s negligence. Finding out if a doctor… Read More »
Commonly Misdiagnosed Diseases
When you visit a doctor for a diagnosis, you expect them to give you an accurate one. Unfortunately, misdiagnoses happen all the time in the United States. Many people are told they have a particular disease when they are suffering from a different illness. Other times, patients are told they are fine when they… Read More »
Here’s How Hospitals Cover Up Medical Malpractice
According to one particular study, over 250,000 people in the U.S. die annually because of medical errors. A healthcare provider who deviates from the accepted standard of care and causes harm to a patient is considered negligent and can be held liable for the harm caused. Medical professionals know this, and many hospitals not… Read More »
4 Crucial Things You Should Know About Medical Malpractice in Georgia
According to research, over 250,000 people die in the U.S. every year due to medical mistakes. This makes medical mistakes the third leading cause of death in the United States. In Georgia, if a medical professional’s failure to follow the accepted medical practice results in injury or death, the victim or their family can… Read More »
How To Protect Your Loved One From a Medical Mistake in the E.R.
When a loved one requires immediate medical attention or sustains a severe injury, the best thing to do is to immediately take them to the emergency room (ER). Medical professionals in the ER are trained to handle patients as fast as possible to save their lives. Because of how chaotic emergency rooms can be,… Read More »
Social Media Can Harm Your Medical Malpractice Claim
If you suffered an injury because of a medical professional’s negligence, you have the right to recover compensation from the negligent medical professional’s insurance company. However, just because you have the right to be compensated does not mean the negligent medical professional and the insurance company will not mount a vigorous defense after you… Read More »
Prescription Medication Errors As Medical Malpractice
. A prescription medication error is a common type of medical error that can result in a medical malpractice claim. According to research, 7,000 to 9,000 people die in the U.S. annually due to medication errors, and hundreds of thousands of patients experience adverse reactions or other medication complications. If you or a loved… Read More »
The Alteration, Falsification Or Deletion Of Medical Records To Cover Up Medical Malpractice
When your attorney files a medical malpractice lawsuit on your behalf, each side engages in the written discovery process. This means that the defendant doctor or hospital must produce all medical records relating to your care and treatment. Unfortunately, defendants sometimes fail to produce all of the relevant records. Even worse, in some cases,… Read More »