The birth of a child is a celebrated event for many new Seattle parents. However, even the healthiest mothers-to-be can have complicated birth processes when unexpected difficulties come up. During labor and delivery, doctors and medical staff must be prepared to...
Month: June 2020
Inadequate security measures prove harmful to the public
Getting to and leaving from your workplace should be a safe routine. So should a downtown trip with friends to a local hotspot for a night-time dinner, event or celebration. But abruptly and unexpectedly, routines can go awry when security measures are not in place or...
What is negligent security?
Negligent security may sound like a vague term, but in reality, it can be a very harmful force. Without proper security in businesses and other types of property, there is space for visitors and residents to become victims of a crime without anyone to protect them....
Doctor loses license for misdiagnosing epilepsy
A doctor in another state recently agreed to surrender his license to practice medicine in that state and also agreed to pay a $5,000 civil penalty. The doctor had been accused of misdiagnosing hundreds of pediatric patients over the course of 10 years. He would...
The basics of a medical malpractice claim
Many Washington residents visit a healthcare professional at least once per year, and some perhaps more often. We are fortunate in America to have readily available healthcare to address minor conditions all the way to the most serious of illnesses and injuries....
What is the time limit to bring for a claim for sexual abuse?
This blog recently discussed protections victims have against government negligence when they have been harmed by negligent actions of the government. When victims of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of the government or others seek the protection of civil...
The process of bringing a claim against the government for abuse
Victims of physical and emotional abuse by government employees have important legal protections and rights they should be familiar with. When a negligent government agency has caused harm to an abused victim, victims should understand the legal resources and remedies...
Surgical errors among the most common types of medical negligence
The most common reason for medical malpractice claims is misdiagnosis, accounting for 32 percent of all medical malpractice claims, according to a recent study. In that same study, surgical errors came in a close second, accounting for 25 percent of claims....
Third-party liability for physical and emotional abuse
Victims who have been physically or emotionally abused should not fear coming forward. When a clergy member, government employee, caretaker, therapist, teacher or other trusted professional has violated the victim’s trust, they may be liable for the harm suffered by...
Malpractice happens in the mental health world too
When Seattle residents think of medical malpractice, their first thought may be of a patient who suffers a worsened condition because of a botched operation or a doctor’s misdiagnosis of a physical ailment. However, medical practice and even outright professional...
