It seems like U.S healthcare is more concerned about profits than patients these days. Now is the time to learn more about the latest legal battles patients face with conditions from head to toe and how to be your own best healthcare advocate, so you receive the care you deserve.
Each year, medical errors in the U.S. combine to account for an estimated 251,000 deaths, and they’re the third leading cause of death. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), one in three clinicians will be sued during their medical career. While not all medical…
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Have you ever experienced a jolt, blow, or forceful bump to the head? If so, you may be at risk of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Not all head injuries result in a TBI, however some head impacts can cause short- and long-term problems with…
On October 7, 2022, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) ordered all federally filed Exactech lawsuits consolidated in the Eastern District of New York. Recently, the court released a joint status report indicating 571 cases are pending in or being transferred to this…
Tepezza is a new prescription infusion medication that gives those suffering from thyroid eye disease hope for a better treatment option. Approved by the FDA on January 21, 2020, Tepezza (brand name for the drug teprotumumab) is the first of its kind to treat thyroid…
A Florida woman recently filed a new EzriCare eye drops lawsuit in the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida. She claims that after using the eye drops, she suffered catastrophic permanent injuries. She seeks compensation for her medical…
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic are studying whether human stem cells can help treat complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and the results could lead to medical breakthroughs. There’s currently no cure for the condition, which can be debilitating and leaves sufferers in tremendous pain. Current…
Childbirth is a happy occasion, but the process doesn’t always go as planned. About 7 in 1,000 babies experience birth injuries every year. While this sounds rare, a child in the U.S. is born with a birth injury every 20 minutes. Some of these injuries…
On January 20, 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) warned about a potential link between EzriCare and other artificial eye drops and antibiotic-resistant infections. According to a recently released however, a woman came to the emergency room at the Cleveland Medical…
A California woman recently filed a new hair relaxer lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She claims that after using the products for years, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She seeks compensatory and punitive damages. On February 6,…
New research from Ohio State University shows that not all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) stabilize over time, as previously thought. The study found that there is a great need for both doctors and patients to recognize that traumatic brain injury should be treated as a dynamic and…