by Daniel Thistle | Oct 11, 2023 | Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
The number of people living in the United States needing hip replacement surgery (also known as hip arthroplasty) has skyrocketed in recent years, jumping from 310,800 in 2010 to more than 450,000 per year in 2020 according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare...
by Daniel Thistle | Jun 28, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
While a successful knee replacement can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life, there are instances where unforeseen complications arise. In over 95% of cases, total knee replacements function effectively for 15-20 years. However, a small percentage...
by Daniel Thistle | Dec 18, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse / Neglect, Uncategorized
Nursing homes do not just serve as a permanent residency for elderly people who can no longer live on their own. They also serve as a temporary residency for anyone who cannot return directly home after undergoing surgery in a hospital. In these cases, the nursing...
by Daniel Thistle | Oct 28, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
Getting stuck by a needle in the hospital or some other type of medical setting can be a lot more concerning than having a simple needlestick injury. The needle could have been used on another patient who had dangerous infective diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B or C,...
by Daniel Thistle | Mar 17, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
Appendicitis, a condition in which the appendix becomes swollen, painful, or inflamed, is considered a medical emergency that affects 1 in 20 people in the United States every year. Appendicitis is often acutely painful, and if not treated promptly it can lead to...
