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2 reasons why doctors might misdiagnose a stroke

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Dec 16, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

If you know someone who has suffered a stroke, you know that these events are a medical emergency. A patient’s life and health often depend on treating this condition quickly. Why, then, are around 9 percent of stroke patients misdiagnosed when they first seek...

Immunizing Health Care Workers From Future Malpractice Claims

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Oct 20, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

What is not known about the coronavirus is more than what is known. Information comes in snippets day after day. The only certainty during uncertain times is that while some age groups respond differently, no human being is immune. Health care workers on the front...

What to do and avoid before filing a malpractice claim

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Oct 20, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

In a study, the CDC calculated that there were 125.7 million hospital visits made in the U.S. in 2015 and 922.6 million visits to a physician’s office. Among adults that year, 83.6% came in contact with a health care professional, and among children, 93% did....

Agent Orange can cause serious illnesses and birth defects

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Oct 20, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

During the Vietnam War and also as part of the ongoing American presence in Korea, the military used a chemical called Agent Orange. The reason soldiers called the chemical Agent Orange was because the military used barrels with an orange marking to store it. Troops...

Parkinson’s commonly misdiagnosed according to study

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Jun 29, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Nearly 1 million Americans have Parkinson’s. It’s also commonly misdiagnosed by medical professionals. One study from a British Parkinson’s organization shows doctors misdiagnose more than a quarter of Parkinson’s cases. The organization...

Why should you get multiple doctor’s opinions?

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | May 26, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

When someone receives a catastrophic injury, recovering seems like an impossible task. Determining the actual amount of damage of the wound should be the first step in planning for a recovery. Because of the complexity of a catastrophic injury, the first doctor you...

How late can you sue for a birth injury in California?

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Apr 28, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Like every other state, California’s time limits for filing a lawsuit may seem more complicated than they need to be. So, here are some short answers, along with a few details that may also prove useful, interesting, or both. Injured mothers must act quickly Mothers...

Did your doctor miss something important? It may have been a misdiagnosis

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Apr 13, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

From the moment you set foot in the doctor’s office, you trust your doctor to help you find what’s wrong and to offer you a treatment that can help you get back on your feet. But if they diagnose you incorrectly , you are bound to have questions. Did they fail to...

Has your doctor been sued for medical malpractice?

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Apr 9, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Medical needs differ from person to person. Maybe you’re in excellent health and only see your doctor for an annual physical. Perhaps you go in to seek a consult for a semi-serious injury (broken bone, bad ankle sprain, bruised or cracked rib) that doesn’t...

Bad social media decisions can hurt doctor-patient trust

On behalf of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP | Mar 14, 2020 | Medical Malpractice

Trust between patients and medical personnel is essential to achieving the best healthcare possible, and in reducing the need for medical malpractice and other lawsuits. And trust can be fragile. Social media has become a rich incubator for bad decisions by medical...

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