NC Hospital Held Responsible for Veteran’s Death
Med Malpractice Claims
Jason Powell, a 20-year Army veteran, arrived at the Asheville VA Medical Center complaining of flu-like symptoms. It was determined that he had diverticulitis and a bowel perforation and he was admitted to the facility.
When his…
One-Third of Nursing Home Patients Are Injured by Medical Errors
Med Malpractice Claims, Nursing Home Abuse
Many of us have elderly loved ones being cared for in a nursing home or an assisted care facility.
Concerns often arise when we read news articles detailing problems that plague the quality of care in nursing homes and adult care facilities.…
Negligence in North Carolina Hospitals
Med Malpractice Claims
Undergoing surgery is often a frightening experience when a patient must entrust his or her care to the experience and skill of the medical staff. North Carolina hospitals are among others in the nation where incidents of medical negligence…
Couple Claims Medical Malpractice After Childbirth
Birth Injuries, Med Malpractice Claims
The parents of a boy who born in a hospital outside the United States claim that the negligence of its staff caused severe and permanent injury to their child. They have opened a federal case of medical malpractice against the hospital.…
Parents Claim Medical Malpractice Caused Infant’s Brain Damage
Birth Injuries, Med Malpractice Claims
North Carolina residents understand that some birth injuries are caused by negligent actions or a failure to act appropriately on the part of a doctor or other member of medical staff. In a recent case, parents blamed a doctor’s failure to…