Medical Malpractice Accounts for Over 250,000 Deaths Annually A study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has found that medical malpractice or error accounts for approximately 250,000 deaths annually in the United States – ranking as the third leading cause of death, right behind cancer and heart disease. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School […]
Do You Have an Injury Caused by a Medical Professional?
Do You Have an Injury Caused by a Medical Professional? Going to the doctor is no easy task, and as patients, we put our full trust in doctors, nurses, surgeons, and pharmacists expecting honest and trustworthy professionals to treat us with the utmost respect and provide quality care. However, that is not always the case […]
Know Your Rights After A Botched Surgery
Know Your Rights After A Botched Surgery Millions of surgical procedures are performed every year in the United States. These procedures are performed by experienced medical professionals, and the vast majority are completed without incident. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of things that can go wrong during even the simplest of surgeries. If you’ve been […]
Who Can File A Medical Malpractice Suit
Who Can File A Medical Malpractice Suit A medical malpractice suit is a lawsuit that is filed when a patient is harmed by a medical professional through negligence or incompetence on the part of the medical professional. The laws regarding medical malpractice lawsuits vary from state to state, but there are several common laws that […]
Survivor Rights with Wrongful Death
Survivor Rights with Wrongful Death A wrongful death claim is filed when a person dies due to the fault of another person or entity. These claims generally cover fatal accidents, medical malpractice, or any incident that occurs due to another person’s negligence. Wrongful death claims can be filed by the surviving family members of the […]
Understanding the Risks of Anesthesia
Understanding the Risks of Anesthesia Surgical procedures have become a very common practice in today’s day and age. Chances are you or someone you know has been anesthetized at some point in their life for one reason or another. Whether it is for a simple tonsillectomy, or a more complex operation such as a heart […]
Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Ailments
Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Ailments Everyone makes mistakes. It’s simply human nature and no one is exempt. As much as we may not want to admit it, this means that the doctors who treat us can make a mistake now and then, too. When it comes to medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation. […]
Surgery Gone Wrong: What Are Your Next Steps
Surgery Gone Wrong: What Are Your Next Steps Being told that surgery is necessary and going through with an operation can be a traumatic event for a person — both emotionally and physically. However, the positive outcome is what makes surgery worth the initial pain and recovery time. If you find that your condition is […]
Goldberg Persky & White, PC Wins Prestigious 2015 Litigator Award
Goldberg Persky & White, PC Wins Prestigious 2015 Litigator Award Goldberg Persky & White, PC named 2015 Litigator Award Winner™. Having been conferred this prestigious National Award, the firm ranks among the Top 1% of all lawyers for: Asbestos & Mesothelioma, Medical Malpractice and Brain Injury Litigation. BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: JAN. 14, 2016 Goldberg Persky & White, PC, a trial […]
Medical Malpractice: Determining If You Have a Case
Medical Malpractice: Determining If You Have a Case Many people think that they have a medical malpractice case whenever their doctor or nurse makes a mistake while treating them, but this isn’t always true. Proving that medical malpractice has actually occurred is easier said than done, so here are some things you should know before […]