What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
When you visit the hospital, you never expect to leave in worse condition than you arrived. Unfortunately, healthcare professionals…
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ZDR Resolves Congenital Heart Surgery Case
In early 2019, the attorneys at ZDR resolved a lawsuit they filed on behalf of a minor child who…
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ZDR Resolves Lawsuit Involving Retained Surgical Sponge
In February 2019, ZDR successfully resolved a case weeks before trial on behalf of a client who suffered from…
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The Serious Risk of Blood Loss During Surgery
Anyone who’s ever watched a primetime medical drama has heard the phrase, “bleeding out.” You may think that’s a…
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Surgical Errors and Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is performed to restore a person’s vision. After the surgery, the patient is required to wear glasses for…
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Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
Laparoscopic gall bladder removal is a common procedure – with some common complications. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the medical term for…
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Surgical Malpractice Leading to Serious Nerve Damage
Every surgery involves some degree of risk; however, negligence on the part of the surgical team may pose serious threats…
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Who Can Be Held Liable for a Wrong-Site Surgery?
Although efforts are constantly made to prevent errors, approximately 40 cases of wrong-site surgeries are reported each week. According to…
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Surgical Instrument Left Inside Dental Patient For 11 Months
The tool was used to separate the teeth for easier extraction, but at some point the burr detached and…
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Wrong Side Brain Surgery Sparks Investigation Into SSM Health Care Hospital
The stakes are very high when it comes to brain surgery. We would like to think that brain surgeons…
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