Category Archives: Medical
Klumpke’s Palsy: A Less Common but Serious Birth Injury
Klumpke’s palsy is a relatively uncommon form of neonatal brachial plexus injury that can affect a baby’s hand, wrist, and forearm. Unlike the more familiar Erb’s palsy, which primarily affects the upper portion of the brachial plexus, Klumpke’s palsy involves the lower portion, generally the C8 and T1 nerve roots. Because Klumpke’s palsy is… Read More
Improper Use of Pitocin During Labor
Pitocin is one of the most commonly used medications in modern obstetrics. The synthetic form of oxytocin can help induce labor or strengthen contractions when labor is not progressing adequately. When properly administered and carefully monitored, Pitocin can be an important tool for safely managing labor. However, Pitocin can also create significant risks when… Read More
Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Brain Damage Caused by Birth Injuries
Brain damage caused by a birth injury can change the course of a child’s life before that child has even left the hospital. Some newborns experience relatively mild neurological problems and make substantial progress with treatment. Others suffer permanent brain damage that affects movement, communication, cognition, behavior, learning, and independence throughout their lives. When… Read More
Bedsores and Nursing Home Neglect
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are one of the clearest warning signs of neglect in nursing homes. These painful wounds often develop when residents are not properly repositioned, cleaned, or monitored. In many cases, bedsores are entirely preventable with basic, attentive care. When they do occur and worsen, they can lead to serious… Read More
How Surgical Errors Lead to Malpractice Claims
Surgery is often performed to improve a patient’s health, relieve pain, or address a serious medical condition. While all surgeries carry some degree of risk, patients in California have the right to expect that surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and hospitals will follow accepted medical standards. When they do not and a preventable mistake occurs, the… Read More
What to Do if a Doctor’s Mistake Made You Worse
Visiting a doctor or going to a hospital is meant to improve your health, not leave you in more pain or with new injuries. Unfortunately, mistakes happen, and when they do, the consequences can be serious. If a treatment, surgery, or misdiagnosis made your condition worse, you may be facing a situation where medical… Read More
What Are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice?
When you go to a doctor, hospital, or clinic, you expect to receive safe, professional care. Most of the time, that’s exactly what happens. But sometimes medical providers make serious mistakes, and when those mistakes cause harm, the patient may have a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice does not mean that a treatment simply… Read More
How to Prove Medical Negligence in California
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to deliver care that meets the standard expected of a reasonably competent professional in the same situation, and that failure causes harm to a patient. California law provides a framework for holding negligent doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other medical providers accountable. Proving medical negligence requires careful… Read More
Diagnostic Errors
When we visit a doctor, we trust that they will correctly identify what’s wrong and provide appropriate treatment. But when a physician fails to make an accurate or timely diagnosis, the results can be devastating. Diagnostic errors are among the most common and most serious forms of medical malpractice. They can lead to unnecessary… Read More
Common Defenses in Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice claims in California are complex and often contested aggressively by healthcare providers and their insurance companies. When a patient alleges that a doctor, nurse, or hospital caused injury through negligence, the defendant typically mounts a defense aimed at reducing or eliminating liability. Understanding the most common defenses can help patients recognize the… Read More