Washington residents like you rely on hospitals when you need the care. If you require immediate attention for seemingly severe or acute issues, you have the emergency department to turn to. But lately, these departments are finding themselves overburdened and...
Hospital Negligence
Remote patient monitoring concerns highlighted
Most people in Washington State might assume that after undergoing an operation they would be monitored by health care professionals in person. It seems, however, that not all post-surgical care is actually delivered in this manner.As reported by National Public...
Woman sues hospital for negligent credentialing
Patients seeking care at hospitals and medical centers in Seattle go in with one basic expectation: that the clinicians treating them are qualified to do. This may come from a handful of assumptions, among them being that a doctor would not dream of offering to...
Jail staff failed to provide appropriate care
When most people in Washington State think about situations in which a person may not receive an appropriate level of medical care, they envision typical health care settings. Places like hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes and more are often the locations at...
The organ transplant process
People in Washington State who may be in need of an organ transplant will want to educate themselves about the process involved in receiving a new organ. As explained by WebMD, there are multiple types of transplants conducted today and a wide variety of organs that...
Emergency room errors a troubling reality
When a person in Washington State finds themselves in need of emergent medical care, they should be able to go to the hospital and trust that they will be properly cared for. It is enough to be faced with a medical emergency, yet research and statistics show that...
Spinal cord injury subject of new lawsuit
While certainly many people across the United States may have heard about the new mother who gave birth to her baby and ended up a paraplegic in a Canadian hospital two years ago, residents in Washington State may have been even more aware of the situation due to the...
JAMA study exposes infection risk
Many people in Washington State require treatment in a hospital at some time. This may entail a short visit to an emergency room or a more lengthy multi-day stay in a hospital. Either way, depending upon their conditions, they might be at an increased risk of...
Medical error payouts increase in Washington State
Whether you have been personally impacted by a medical mistake in the past or you might suspect that a medial error has been made now, understanding the landscape of how these problems are addressed can be important for you. Information published by Diederich...
Is it possible to sue a hospital for malpractice?
Washington state law provides recourse for you to obtain compensation if a court finds a doctor responsible for an injury to you or loved one. Similar laws could also provide you with methods to reclaim losses caused by a medical institution, such as a hospital.Just...