Patient Suffers Brain Damage From Hospital’s Negligence | Daytona Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney

A 36-year-old patient is now comatose with significant brain damage because of the alleged negligence of a Las Vegas hospital.  Richard Chamoun underwent cardiac bypass surgery in March of 2010 after coming to the hospital with chest pains. 

Woman Sues Doctor For Causing Infertility | Ormond Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney

A Pennsylvania lawsuit has been filed against two doctors for $550,000.  The patient alleges she underwent a procedure by one doctor without her permission and now suffers infertility caused by the other doctor.  

Failed Communication Between Doctors Causes Patient’s Death | Ormond Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney

A medical malpractice trial just ended with a $1.3 million verdict awarded to the husband of a woman who died after surgery. Rebecca Moore underwent surgery in 2003 with surgeon Dr. Nghia Vo and anesthesiologist Dr. Chad Weare.

Malpractice Lawsuits Begin For Doctor, 358 Lawsuits Filed Against Him | Daytona Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney

Dr. Mark Weinberger faces 358 lawsuits against him as an ear, nose and throat doctor.  One of the first recently settled for $300K.

Jury Awards $6.2 Million In Wrongful Death Suit Against Gainesville Hospital | Daytona Beach Medical Malpractice Lawyer

The family and estate of a deceased University of North Florida professor was recently awarded $6.2 million in a wrongful death lawsuit.  Dr. Cory Fine died in 2002 at Shands Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, FL. 

Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Against Cardiologist | Deltona Medical Malpractice Attorney

The family of a deceased woman has filed a lawsuit against a cardiologist in Texas.  The medical malpractice suit claims the surgeon failed to use corrective action during surgery after he punctured the woman’s artery.

16-Year-Old Dies From Suffocation At Hospital | Daytona Beach Medical Malpractice Lawyer

A 16-year-old girl died from suffocation after hospital nurses sedated her.  The girl, Alexis Richie, was in an adolescent psychiatric ward when she tried to attack the staff by biting and scratching.

 Doctor Sues Doctor For Medical Malpractice | Daytona Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney

A retired physician recently filed a medical malpractice case against another doctor in Minnesota.  Dr. Noel Mills has suffered bladder problems since 2006 when he underwent a procedure authorized by Dr. Bradley Qualey.

$1.7M Medical Malpractice Settlement | Debary Medical Malpractice Attorney

A 40-year-old woman in Illinois had a CT scan done of her abdomen in 2007.  Her radiologist, doctor and hospital failed to diagnose or treat a tumor that was finally found a year later, on another CT scan.

Jury Renders $31 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict | Daytona Beach Medical Malpractice Lawyer

The case began after a boy suffered serious injuries during his birth in 2000.  The child, now 8-years-old, suffers from cerebral palsy and requires 24-hour care. 

Local Ambulance Company Settles Lawsuit For $5 Million | Daytona Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney

A lawsuit against EVAC has settled for $5 million.  The case began after a child was born two months premature en route from Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando. 

Lasik Surgeon Under Investigation For Second Time | Deltona Medical Malpractice Attorney

A lasik eye surgeon is under investigation again for medical malpractice.  Dr. Paul Cutarelli was found guilty of malpractice last month in Nevada.

Woman Awarded $3 Million In Medical Malpractice Case | Daytona Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney

A medical malpractice case in Virginia recently settled for $3 million. The victim was a woman who underwent a hysterectomy in 2007. 

Manor Care Causes Injuries To Resident | Debary Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Manor Care nursing facility in Kanawha County has been accused of causing multiple injuries to a former resident.  The victim, Dorothy Douglas, lived at the facility for less than a month in 2009. 

Woman Infected With HIV After Transplant | Deltona Medical Malpractice Lawyer

An Orlando medical malpractice suit has been filed after a woman was diagnosed with HIV.  The patient underwent a kidney transplant in 2007 and later tested positive for HIV. 

Woman Accused Of Practicing Medicine Without License | Debary Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Two Los Angeles women have been accused of practicing medicine without a license. The pair were arrested for medical malpractice after injecting cosmetic fillers into patients.

Teen Suffers Brain Damage During Hospital Stay | Deltona Medical Malpractice Lawyer

A medical malpractice lawsuit in Houston was recently settled for $3.9 million.  The case involved a teenage girl who suffered severe brain injury during her stay in a hospital. 

Surgeon Involved In Medical Malpractice | Port Orange Medical Malpractice Lawyer

A Denver based Lasik surgeon has been found guilty of medical malpractice.  Dr. Paul Cutarelli often flew to Las Vegas to perform multiple surgeries in a day before returning home. He was accused of negligence in these operations. The State Board of Medical Examiners found Cutarelli guilty.

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 Family Sues Hospital For Wrongful Death | Debary Medical Malpractice Attorney

A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed against an Illinois hospital after the alleged wrongful death of a patient.  The 56-year-old man entered the hospital for surgery on a hip infection. After surgery, the patient developed kidney failure resulting in dialysis treatment.  Doctors failed to monitor fluid building up in the patient during treatment.  The man eventually went into cardiac arrest and died due to fluid overload.

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Child Needs Full Time Care After Birth Injury | New Smyrna Medical Malpractice Attorney

A recent birth injury lawsuit in Hawaii settled for $10 million.  During labor the baby went into fetal distress and needed a timely delivery.   The delivery was delayed and the child suffered hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy.  The child now requires full time care.

For information on Florida’s birth related injury laws, read this Port Orange Medical Malpractice Attorney article.

Woman Sues Hospital After MRI | Ormond Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney

A woman and her husband plan to sue a Boston hospital after she contracted a rare syndrome that could have been prevented.  The woman, who suffers from kidney problems, was on dialysis when doctors gave her an MRI with gadolinium-based contrast.  The FDA published warnings in 2006 and 2007 to prevent this contrast from being used in patients with kidney problems.  As a result of the hospital’s alleged negligence, the patient now suffers from nephrogenic systemic fibrosis caused by the contrast.

Learn three elements involved in proving a medical malpractice case in this Volusia County Medical Malpractice Lawyer article.