Childbirth should be the the happiest day of your life. In the United States, it is increasingly becoming one of the most tragic. New data published by the CDC has found that "for more than 4 out of 5 women who died during pregnancy, during delivery, …
Maternal Deaths During Childbirth Continue To Rise
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, …