They said this quality of life was impossible During Joshua's medical malpractice case, the insurance defense lawyers hired doctors to say that Joshua would never be able to communicate. In fact, they asserted that he would be dead by now. Obviously, they were...
Medical Malpractice
Baby powder user awarded $417 million
Back in the day, no one questioned whether or not baby powder was dangerous. After all, if it's marketed for infants, it must be fine for those with sensitive skin. It must be natural and safe, right? Wrong. The dangers associated with the talc used in traditional...
Largest Jury Verdict In A Dental Malpractice Case In Colorado History
The Mahoney Law Firm recently obtained the largest jury verdict in a dental malpractice case in Colorado history. The verdict was for $2 million dollars in a case where the defendant never made any offer. In October of 2013 our client underwent a dental procedure for...
E. coli outbreak kills 3 at University of Colorado Hospital
It is always a little frightening to have to undergo an invasive medical procedure. Even procedures that are usually safe can have negative outcomes. This is especially true when a hospital or care provider fails to take appropriate steps to protect patient safety....
Danger: surgical exposure to infectious disease
Going in for surgery is almost always a stressful endeavor. Even the most routine surgeries carry some amount of risk, and the potential for complication grows as the procedure becomes more complicated. In these situations, we count on our care team to keep us safe....
FDA: Some mesh implants now deemed ‘high risk’
It's taken a few years for the Food and Drug Administration to take clearer action regarding transvaginal mesh implants, but now it has. Early this month, the FDA issued two pronouncements, both aimed at trying to reduce what one official calls "the significant risks...
Most doctors will still come in when they’re sick
The last thing you want when you're at the doctor's office is a doctor who may give you a sickness or disease. If you're in surgery, you could be susceptible to any little bug, and your body could be weak as you heal. This is when a sickness can be very dangerous....
How many people will experience diagnosis errors?
Diagnosis errors made by doctors and other medical professionals are much more common than a lot of people think, and they can have incredibly drastic results. In fact, they've been linked to about 10 percent of all patient deaths. Every year, there are also hundreds...
Nursing home negligence: Another form of medical malpractice
Unfortunately, medical malpractice can appear in many forms. When the time comes to seek long-term care for the elder members of a family, nursing homes are among the first options. This occurs when the elders are no longer able to care for themselves and function...
What are the most common medical or hospital errors?
If you are about to undergo medical treatment in a hospital or physician's office setting, you are right to want to know the worst that might happen. Patient self-education is becoming an increasingly important tool in preventing health care negligence. This is...