The state Department of Corrections (DOC) has agreed to pay an inmate’s family $3.25 million for a wrongful death claim after acknowledging that the prisoner at Monroe Correctional Complex received negligent medical care. The settlement is over the August 2018 death...
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Failing to diagnose anaphylaxis could lead to death
If you or someone you know has a life-threatening allergy, then you may be familiar with the signs of anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of an allergic reaction and is usually unexpected. Even a short delay in clinical diagnosis could lead to the...
Is trauma after a violent criminal act reason to file a lawsuit?
An assault, armed robbery or similar violent offense can cause many negative consequences for the victim. There may be medical costs if someone needs treatment afterward, as well as the cost to repair or replace property damaged or stolen during the crime. In addition...
What are the 3 most common medical misdiagnoses?
Prompt diagnosis is critical when you see a doctor. It increases the chance you can take medical action before the condition worsens or becomes past the point of treatment. Doctors do not need to know everything. They need to use the resources available. There are...
When a doctor’s failure to perform a timely C-Section is malpractice
Every mother dreams of having the perfect birth and taking her new baby home from the hospital without a hitch. It’s a sad reality that some form of birth complication happens in a large number of births, ranging from inconsequential to catastrophic. Sometimes, a...
Civil action is another way crime victims can seek justice
If you’ve been harmed or a loved one killed by an act of violence or other criminal action, you want to see the person responsible punished by the criminal justice system. However, that system doesn’t always provide the justice victims are seeking. Victims and their...
The most common reasons pediatricians face medical malpractice lawsuits
Many parents hold off on having their child see their doctor because they hope what ails them is only temporary. It's only after the child's illness lingers that some parents finally pick up the phone and call a pediatrician. While many pediatricians ask the right...
Are state medical boards falling short in punishing doctors for malpractice?
Doctors are not infallible. Even the most skilled physicians with the best of intentions can make mistakes. Any licensed medical professionals falling short of the basic standards of care can face disciplinary action by their respective state medical boards. Multiple...
What you need to know if you were injured by a medication error
There are a staggering 6,800 different prescription medications on the market in the U.S. And unfortunately, people are injured and die every year when these medications are given incorrectly. Many of these adverse outcomes are entirely preventable. How medication...
Criminal restitution has its limits
Like other states, Washington allows criminal courts to order defendants to compensate the victims of their crimes. The court can require the defendant to pay restitution for damages the defendant caused. A victim or the family may be able to recover some of their...
