All articles tagged with #medical negligence
A jury in Fulton County awarded $56.8 million to the estate of Tony Waldrop, a Vietnam veteran disfigured by a dermatologist's negligent treatment of skin cancer, which led to his suffering and death after years of misdiagnosis and improper care.
A grandmother in Ocala is suing a healthcare provider, claiming that delayed diagnosis and inaction allowed her breast cancer to progress to Stage IV, resulting in a worsened prognosis and significant suffering. The lawsuit alleges that medical staff failed to promptly order and act on necessary imaging and biopsies, leading to a delayed diagnosis and treatment.
A lawsuit alleges that a delay of over 10 hours in performing a CT scan contributed to the death of Andrew Gabor from a pulmonary embolism, highlighting concerns about hospital response times and blood clot prevention. The case underscores the importance of timely diagnostics and proactive clot prevention measures, with experts emphasizing the need for vigilance and advocacy to prevent such fatalities.
Shaquille Edwards, an epileptic patient, plans to take legal action against Arima Hospital after suffering a severe wrist injury due to alleged medical negligence during a seizure, highlighting systemic issues in healthcare and inadequate patient care.
A young man suffered locked-in syndrome after a chiropractic neck adjustment triggered a stroke, which was initially misdiagnosed by hospital staff, leading to a $75 million lawsuit and highlighting issues of medical negligence.
A young man, Jonathan Buckelew, was left paralyzed and unable to speak after doctors failed to diagnose his stroke, which could have been treated if caught early. His family was awarded $75 million in damages due to medical malpractice by multiple healthcare providers, highlighting the tragic consequences of negligence.
An 11-year-old girl named Ava Wilson, who had previously beaten cancer, died after being sent home from Advocate Children's Hospital with an excessive dose of pain medications, leading to a lawsuit and a $20.5 million verdict in favor of her family. The case highlighted concerns over medication management and hospital protocols, with the jury ruling her death was preventable due to medical negligence.
A man had to have his toes partially amputated after being given ill-fitting orthotic shoes for his wedding, which caused severe foot injuries due to mismeasurement and ignored concerns, leading to legal action and NHS apology.
Abby Lee Miller is suing Cedars-Sinai Hospital and two doctors for malpractice, claiming they left a catheter inside her body after a 2020 spine surgery, which caused her ongoing pain and discomfort. She is seeking at least $1.4 million in damages.
An Argentine court declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death, after a judge involved in the case resigned due to ethical concerns related to her participation in a documentary, leading to a restart of the trial process.
An Argentine court declared a mistrial in the case against seven health professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death, after a judge recused herself due to conflicts of interest related to a documentary about the case, leading to a restart of the trial process.
An Argentine court declared a mistrial in the negligence case against seven health professionals accused of failing to properly care for Diego Maradona before his death, due to a judge's involvement in a controversial documentary, leading to a restart of the trial with new judges to be appointed.
A judge in Argentina has recused herself from Diego Maradona's medical negligence trial after being criticized for participating in a documentary about the case, raising doubts about the trial's future and prompting a possible restart.
A UCLA student, Kaya Clementine Breen, is suing California healthcare providers for medical negligence, claiming she was misdiagnosed with gender dysphoria and "fast-tracked" into gender transition treatments, including puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery, without adequate mental health evaluation. Breen, who had a history of sexual abuse and mental health issues, argues that her treatment focused solely on gender dysphoria rather than her broader mental health needs. The lawsuit highlights ongoing debates over the provision of gender-affirming care for minors, with Breen seeking both financial compensation and broader changes to prevent similar cases.
A 26-year-old woman from Salford, Demi Agoglia, died after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedure in Turkey, which a coroner described as a 'barbaric medical practice' lacking informed consent. The inquest revealed that Agoglia died from a microscopic fat embolism due to poor pre- and post-operative care by unqualified staff at Comfort Zone in Istanbul. Her family urged others to research thoroughly before considering such surgeries abroad, and the coroner plans to address the issue with the UK Health Secretary.