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 …
What is Gastroparesis?
What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis affects the normal movement of muscles in the stomach. This movement is called peristalsis. Normally, the muscles spontaneously contract, which moves food and fluid through the digestive tract in the …
Doctors Cause Drug Overdose Deaths To Exceed 100,000 For First Time
For many years it has been known that medical malpractice is the 3rd leading cause of death in this country. In fact, medical malpractice accounts for over 400,000 deaths per year. A new form of malpractice is leading to an additional 100,000 deaths …
Child Dies at Amusement Park – Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
A personal injury lawsuit is based on an injury someone sustains due to the negligence of another. These injuries would have been prevented had the other person acted appropriately. Unfortunately, injuries often arise at amusement parks or other …