by Daniel Thistle | May 20, 2024 | Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
A physician operating on the wrong body part – which is known as a wrong site surgery – is a “never event” in the medical world. A never event is a patient safety incident that is considered preventable and should never happen. There is a wide range of estimates...
by Daniel Thistle | May 2, 2024 | Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect, Uncategorized
Behind the seemingly secure walls of nursing homes, orphanages, and boarding schools, a sinister reality can lurk in the shadows. Institutional abuse, a broad term encompassing any act of neglect or mistreatment that occurs within an institution entrusted with a...
by Daniel Thistle | Apr 24, 2024 | Personal Injury
If you suffered a fracture to an area of your body that was missed, with all the advances in medical technology and imaging today, you may wonder how that could happen and does that mean you have a medical malpractice claim for a missed fracture. There are a variety...
by Daniel Thistle | Apr 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
Carpal tunnel release surgery is the most common hand surgery performed in the United States. One method of doing carpal tunnel surgery is endoscopically. Endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery allows a doctor to make a small incision in your wrist, and then a thin,...
by Daniel Thistle | Mar 14, 2024 | Medical Malpractice
The ideal healthcare system serves all individuals equally, providing quality care regardless of social factors. However, reality paints a different picture. Discrimination in healthcare, particularly based on race, remains a persistent issue with potentially...
