Mansfield And Sandusky Regional Personal Injury Blog

There used to be a time when many doctors were afraid to say words of comfort to a patient or their family that even resembled an apology for something that went wrong out of fear of a medical malpractice suit. Ironically, studies have shown that in many instances, people are less likely to take legal action against a doctor who has taken some responsibility for missing something or making a mistake and expressed their regret. In an effort to improve doctor-patient relationships and perhaps minimize litigation, many states have enacted some form of what’s commonly called an “apology law.”...

People count on their pharmacists to provide them with the exact medication a doctor prescribes to them. Any errors with those medications can lead to patient harm.  Pharmacy malpractice can occur in various ways and may result in serious consequences for patients. It’s crucial for patients to understand some of the more common forms of pharmacy malpractice. Dispensing errors Dispensing errors occur when a pharmacist provides a patient with the wrong medication, incorrect dosage or improper instructions for use. This can happen due to various reasons, such as misreading a prescription,...

When a patient undergoes a surgical procedure, anesthesia will be administered to put them in a sleep-like state. Before doing so, however, the health care provider ought to let the patient understand the risks involved. While anesthesia is generally safe thanks to advances in medical technology, mistakes still happen.  Anesthesia mistakes can lead to serious injuries. If you or a loved one sustains an anesthesia-related injury, you may pursue the healthcare provider or hospital for damages through a medical malpractice claim. But how do anesthesia injuries happen? Here are three ways an...