According to an article published by CNN on February 23, 2022, the number of maternal deaths during childbirth continues to rise in the United States. These numbers are even more striking in African American women, who die at a rate three times …
Banner Health’s Electronic Medical Record System Leads to Medical Errors
Banner Health is Arizona's largest employer and is the largest hospital chain in Arizona. They have hospitals all throughout the greater Phoenix area and Tucson. Several years ago, hospitals began the shift to electronic medical records. While most …
How Doctors Use Apology Laws To Mislead Patients About Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice and Apology Laws Medical malpractice is negligence caused by a medical or health care professional who strays from the standards of their practices resulting in the injury or death of a patient. When malpractice occurs, the …
Do I need an Expert Witness in a Medical Malpractice Case?
In this blog we will discuss one of the common questions we receive from clients: Do we need to have an expert witness testify in a medical malpractice case? In Arizona, if you file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a healthcare professional, …
Tucson Medical Malpractice at Banner UMC
Tucson, Arizona is home to Banner University Medical Center (Banner UMC). Tucson medical malpractice occurring at Banner UMC poses a complex legal issue for victims who want to pursue legal action against the hospital. This is because there may be …