On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | Oct 10, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
If your doctor overlooks a serious medical concern, it has the potential to result in additional harm or even death. Some conditions are more likely to be misdiagnosed than others, including the following: Heart attack: The symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest...
On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | Aug 27, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
When it comes to your health, there’s never a good time to take a risk. Fortunately, with the guidance of a qualified medical team, you’ll feel confident in your ability to manage your health. Choosing a doctor you can trust is easier said than done. If...
On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | Aug 7, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Making a medical malpractice claim is easier said than done, as there is often a lot of gray area in regard to what went wrong. Generally speaking, a medical malpractice claim comes into play when a health care provider’s (such as a doctor or nurse) negligence...
On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | May 20, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
There may come a point when a loved one, such as an elderly parent, takes up residence at a nursing home. This is often the best way for the person to receive the around the clock medical care they require. Unfortunately, nursing homes aren’t perfect. There are...
On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | Apr 10, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
If you have reason to believe you can file a medical malpractice claim, you shouldn’t wait to take action. The sooner you learn more about your legal rights, the easier it becomes to create a plan for moving forward. Here are the first steps to take in a medical...
On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | Feb 21, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
When you seek medical treatment, you hope that you never run into any form of malpractice. However, since medical professionals are human, mistakes can and do happen from time to time. If you believe you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice, it’s...
On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | Jan 24, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Regardless of the type of medical care you require, you’re likely to have access to a large pool of doctors. While it’s nice to know that you have many choices, this can make it difficult to settle on the right doctor for your situation and condition. Here...
On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | Sep 27, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
When you seek medical treatment, you assume that your doctor will do whatever it takes to provide you with a high level of care. You put your trust in this person and hope that they’ll take care of you to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, it’s not...
On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | Aug 17, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
Few things are as frustrating as going to the doctor with a problem you have been thinking about nonstop for weeks and feeling like your doctor doesn’t even listen to you. This is a very common issue. According to one study, while most doctors (75 percent) think...
On behalf of Mitchell & Shapiro LLP | Jun 3, 2018 | Medical Malpractice
The fear that many Americans experience when they think about having to go sit in a dentist chair to have their teeth worked on doesn’t just come from nowhere. Instead, many of those who are scared to go the dentist may have experienced a traumatic situation at...
