To say that something should never happen may seem quite drastic (after all, human error has to be accounted for in almost any situation, right?). However, in certain areas, that should not be an unrealistic expectation. Healthcare is certainly one of them. Many of...
Seattle Medical Malpractice Law Blog
How do misdiagnoses occur?
When Washington state residents go to a doctor for medical attention, the possibility of being misdiagnosed likely isn't on their mind. Unfortunately, misdiagnoses do happen. If you have suffered because of a medical misdiagnosis, ,...
Medical errors to be spotlight on the big screen
As medical science continues to make advances in what is possible, another trend sadly continues. Patients in Washington State become the subjects of medical errors. In some situations, if they are lucky, people experience no injury or negative consequences from these...
Premature birth and its associated dangers
Expecting mothers in Washington always hope for the best for their child. While the state of modern medicine makes healthy labor very common, it's also possible for issues to occur during childbirth. The possibility of a premature birth is one thing to consider.What...
Patient poll evaluates medical mistakes
Despite an understandable desire to trust wholeheartedly in the care provided by doctors, nurses and other medical providers, Washington State residents know that they need to be proactive about their health care. This means they have to be aware of the fact that...
2 types of errors that occur in emergency rooms
The Seattle area is home to some of the finest hospitals in the country. Many residents and tourists go to the emergency rooms when they are suffering from serious ailments and life-threatening injuries. The professionals they must rely on for treatment are...
Medical malpractice: Find out what happened to your loved one
Imagine you brought your husband or wife to the medical facility for a routine surgery, but something went wrong and your spouse died on the operating table. No one seems to know why and your doctor won't give you a straight answer. The only information you get is,...
Study highlights lack of error reporting
If you are like most people in Washington State, you want to believe that those you look to for health care for yourself or a family member will always have the patient's and family's best interest at heart. In most cases, this is likely true but there are times when...
What should expecting mothers know about uterine ruptures?
Expecting mothers in Seattle like you all wish that their children are born in perfect health. Unfortunately, complications can occur and accidents can happen in the heat of the moment. Uterine rupture is one such possible childbirth injury that can have...
Hospital admits guilt but no award is made in fatal error
People in Washington State who want to understand the process of seeking justice after a medical mistake has happened should know that there may be intricate details involved in doing this. Certainly being able to prove that an error was made is important but that is...