A family who lost a father and husband back in 2013 has finally been given the justice it deserves. Delaware residents are sure to be pleased at the news that a lawsuit filed on behalf of a 37-year-old man who died due to brain injuries has finally been settled. The...
Month: July 2016
$1.75 million for surgical errors awarded in malpractice case
Two siblings fighting on behalf of their deceased mother have won a malpractice case against an out-of-state medical center. Delaware residents may be pleased to hear that the brother and sister were able to convince a jury that surgical errors committed at the center...
Patient sues doctors for surgical errors
A July 5 filing in a U.S. District Court alleges that two doctors may have botched an eye surgery, according to sources. A woman has filed a medical malpractice suit against the doctors and the United States, via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, for surgical...
Nearly 30 percent of patients in rehabilitation hospitals are injured by medical errors
Rehabilitation hospitals provide services for people who are recovering from brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes and other debilitating conditions. Patients attend these facilities on an inpatient or outpatient basis, depending on their specific needs....
Hospital sued after birth injuries result infant death
A medical malpractice suit has been filed against a hospital and two doctors after an infant tragically died shortly after birth, according to local sources. Delaware residents will no doubt be upset to hear a grieving couple is suing for malpractice after one of two...
Family of man who died of surgical errors awarded $6 million.
The family of a man who tragically passed away after receiving improper care has found justice in a malpractice court, according to sources local to the story. Delaware residents will likely be buoyed to hear that the family of the 41-year-old man who died as a result...
The law that keeps active duty military from filing medical malpractice cases
When men and women join our armed forces they give up certain rights. For instance, soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines cannot sue the government for injuries during training or in combat. This law is known as the Feres doctrine, named after a 1950 Supreme Court...
Medical center pays out for birth injuries
One of the largest medical malpractice verdicts has been reached in another state. Delaware residents may be aware of the medical malpractice suit filed on behalf of a 12-year-old boy who apparently suffered birth injuries that resulted in cerebral palsy. The suit has...
Delaware parents must be alert for signs of birth injuries
Welcoming a new baby into the world is a joyful event for most Delaware families. However, when something goes wrong during the labor and delivery process, the happy time may lead to tragic circumstances as time passes, as not all signs of birth injuries are...