Blog Posts - Medication errors
Examples of Medical Malpractice in Hospitals
In the most recent five-year period, over 2,300 adverse actions were filed against practitioners in South Carolina. As patients, we rely on healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat our ailments, placing our trust in their…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Think I’ve Been a Victim of Malpractice?
Nobody can predict the impact that medical malpractice can have on a person. Causing physical, psychological, and emotional hardship, victims of malpractice often experience long-term effects and permanent disability. When malpractice takes place due to…
Read MoreCan I Sue for Surgical Errors?
In medical malpractice cases involving surgeons, 75% of claims were based on intraoperative errors. While some errors can be reversed, surgical errors are a leading cause of permanent disability in the medical field, resulting in…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Doctor for a Bad Outcome Even if They Followed Procedures?
With nearly 800,000 Americans suffering permanent disability due to physician negligence, you may be wondering what constitutes medical malpractice. While your treating physician’s negligence may be apparent in some cases, simply having a bad outcome…
Read MoreHow is Negligence Proven in Medical Malpractice Cases?
You must show that your healthcare provider failed to meet the standard of care and that their mistake caused you harm to prove negligence in a medical malpractice claim. This means proving four key elements,…
Read MoreHow is Medical Malpractice Proven in a Case Involving Anesthesia Errors?
Proving medical malpractice in cases grounded on anesthesia errors will require a meticulous review of your medical history, working with credible expert witnesses, and a foolproof presentation that the medical provider’s negligence is the direct…
Read MoreHow Do I Prove that a Healthcare Professional Was Negligent in Administering Medication?
Medication errors are a widespread issue in the healthcare system, impacting thousands of people each year. Proving that a medical practitioner failed to take proper care in administering a medication can be complex. Generally, medical…
Read MoreWhat is Informed Consent, and Can Failure to Obtain it Result in Malpractice?
Informed consent is the requirement that patients are aware of the benefits, risks, and complications of a surgery, procedure, or treatment, as well as alternative treatments. Healthcare providers must legally obtain a patient’s consent before…
Read MoreHow Do You Prove Negligence In A Medical Malpractice Case?
To prove negligence in a medical malpractice case, you must establish that your medical provider provided subpar care that resulted in your injuries and related damages. However, it isn’t always easy to prove negligence, especially…
Read MoreWhat Is The Difference Between A Surgical Error And A Misdiagnosis?
Surgical errors and misdiagnoses are among the most prevalent and devastating types of medical errors that give rise to medical malpractice claims. The primary differences between the two include their causes, consequences, and legal implications….
Read MoreWhat Is Considered Medical Malpractice In SC?
It is considered medical malpractice in SC when medical providers, such as physicians, nurses, clinics, or hospitals, fail to provide patients with the standard or level of care that’s expected of them. This failure can…
Read MoreHow Long Do You Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice in South Carolina?
Medical malpractice relates to medical professionals who fail to abide by the protocols that other reasonably prudent healthcare providers would have employed under similar circumstances, and the resulting damages can be immense. To recover compensation…
Read MoreWhat Are The Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims in SC?
Mistakes by medical professionals can happen in various settings, but certain types of errors are more common in medical malpractice claims in SC, including: Misdiagnosis Medication Mistakes Surgical Errors Anesthesia Mistakes Birth Injuries However, showing…
Read MoreWhat Can a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Do for Me?
Medical malpractice occurs when a physician or medical provider does not meet the expected standard of care. In 2022-2023, there were 1,150 incidences of malpractice reported in South Carolina, totaling $124.5 million in claim payments….
Read MoreRight drug, wrong dosage: Common injuries due to medication errors
Patients go to medical professionals for their health care concerns, expecting to receive the treatment they need, including acquiring appropriate drug prescriptions. Accordingly, as part of the medical standard of care, doctors should prescribe not…
Read MoreArtificial intelligence can reduce injury risk to patients
Many South Carolina patients feel nervous before undergoing a medical procedure. It’s not uncommon for one to worry about dealing with an unplanned injury when something goes wrong during a procedure or during recovery. Fortunately,…
Read MoreHow can nurses avoid medication errors?
If you or one of your immediate family members has spent time in a hospital under the care of a licensed medical team, administration of medication may have been part of the protocol. Whether you,…
Read MoreCould you identify top causes of medical injury?
When visiting a doctor, you believe the doctor has your best interest in mind. A doctor’s top priority is ensuring you get the care you need to recover. However, there are situations when you may…
Read MoreGranuFlo dangers are documented, but product is still used
People who rely on dialysis to survive are taking a risk each time they hook up to the machine. This is because the machine actually pulls blood from the body, filters it and returns it…
Read MoreNuvaRing at the heart of severe brain damage case
Birth control is something that many women refuse to live without simply because they aren’t ready to have a child. When a woman goes to the doctor to get birth control, she is often presented…
Read MoreMedication errors can lead to compensation claims
Our previous blog post discussed the case of the woman who was burned from the inside out due to a medication that she was prescribed. This woman now has to deal with severe disfigurement and…
Read MoreDosing error leads to a woman suffering severe burns
Imagine taking medications to make you feel better only to find out after a few days that the medication is actually burning you from the inside out. This is exactly what a young woman from…
Read MoreKnow what you can do if you are the victim of a medication error
Medications are great tools that doctors have at their disposal to try to help patients to heal and recover from medical issues. The problem with these medications is that they can be dangerous if there…
Read MoreCan I take action if I’m harmed by a nurse?
When you go to the doctor’s office or to a hospital, your primary contact is likely the nursing staff. You might have already thought about how serious it would be if your doctor was negligent…
Read MoreKnow the 5 rights that can reduce medication errors
The medical team members who administer medications must ensure that they are giving the right medications to the right patients using the right method at the right time and in the right dose. Those five…
Read MoreErrors in the emergency room can lead to legal claims
Going to an emergency room for medical care is supposed to provide you with care that can save your life, not harm you. Sadly, some people who seek help in an emergency room don’t get…
Read MoreMedical facilities must have protocols to prevent errors
Medication errors are serious matters because they can have a negative impact on patients who are already having medical issues. Medical facilities should ensure that they have proper protocol in place so that people who…
Read MoreMedication errors can impact lives forever
In our recent blog post, we discussed how registered nurses are responsible for a good number of medication errors in hospitals. This shocking news means that many patients who trust nurses to care for them…
Read MoreMedication errors by registered nurses are a big problem
The upcoming February 2017 print version of the Applied Nursing Research journal has a very interesting report about medical errors committed by registered nurses. These nurses are often considered the hallmark employees for patient care….
Read MoreYou can help to prevent medication errors
In our previous blog, we discussed how medication error rates vary greatly in the special needs community. While that post did deal with a very specific group, it is a good reminder for everyone that…
Read MoreMedication error rate for special needs patients varies greatly
Hearing about someone dying in a care facility is a horrible occurrence, especially when the death could have been prevented if the staff members had been properly caring for the resident. One such case, which…
Read MoreMedication errors shouldn’t ever happen
In our previous blog post, we discussed how medications that sound alike or are spelled alike can lead to medication errors. That is only one of the errors that can occur when a patient is…
Read MoreSound alike drug names can cause serious issues
Some drug names sound alike or are very similar. This makes it possible that patients will receive the wrong medication because of the similarities. That simply isn’t acceptable. In 2001, the United States Food and…
Read MoreSeeking compensation takes a lot of work
In our previous blog post, we discussed how patients can help to prevent medication errors. If you recall, we covered how important it is for you to let your doctor know everything you are taking,…
Read MoreDon’t fall victim to medication errors
Medication errors can be deadly. That is one reason why you should make sure that you know about what medications you are taking, why you are taking them and the prescribing information about each one….
Read MoreMedications must be properly prescribed and dispensed
Whether you are being treated for a short-term medical issue like a sinus infection or a chronic condition like rheumatoid arthritis, you expect that the medications you receive are the correct medications in the correct…
Read MoreDrug packaging changes are called for by federal agency
Making sure that you get the proper medications is something that medical professionals must do, especially if you are in the hospital and dependent upon nurses and other staff members to give you the medications….
Read MoreDon’t let medical personnel get away with medication errors
In our previous blog post, we discussed some of the steps that you can take to prevent medication errors. Even if you take all of those steps, you might not be able to prevent certain…
Read MoreMedication errors can occur in various forms
All patients who take medication are at risk for being the victim of a medication error. These errors can sometimes lead to very minor consequences, but other errors can be deadly. All patients should do…
Read MoreVictims of medication errors: know your options
When we are suffering from an injury or illness, we are often given medication by doctors, nurses and pharmacists that we believe to be safe and effective. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen and patients can suffer…
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