United Kingdom’s National Health Service Reports on “Never” Events
They are deemed "never" events because they are such egregious…
Medical Errors in Assisted Living Facilities
U-T San Diego published a disturbing story about the prevalence…
Birth Asphyxia Caused by Medical Mistakes, According to Norwegian Study
A study published online in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica…
Medical Malpractice Trial Garners $2.4 Million Verdict
An Illinois jury returned a verdict in favor of a family who…
Deaths Attributed to Medical Errors Continue to Grow
In 1998, the Institute of Medicine published a report that showed…
Medical Malpractice Trial Involving Robotic Surgery Ends in Settlement Against Doctor
Attorney Eva Bleich had just blogged about this medical malpractice…
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed After Robotic Surgery Goes Awry
A medical malpractice trial is underway in Oregon in which a…
VA Pays Out $845 Million in Medical Malpractice Cases in 10 Years
“The VA likes to say they’re accountable. I don’t believe…
Doctor Talks About Lower Medical Malpractice Insurance Costs
The Huffington Post recently published an article authored by…
Preventable Deaths from Medical Mistakes Underestimated
When the Institute of Medicine estimated the number of preventable…