An anesthesiologist from another state could be in hot water after some five patients at an eye clinic who were being treated for cataracts became blind, according to local sources. Delaware residents may be shocked to hear that the medical professional is believed to...
Month: August 2016
Dentist accused of malpractice may have committed surgical errors
A small-town dentist has been sued after one family has made accusations that he performed unnecessary dental procedures on their son. Delaware residents are suing for malpractice for an incident in 2015 in which they say their son was subjected to an unnecessary...
Surgical errors during fatal heart surgery lead to lawsuit
The family of a 77-year-old man who passed away in 2011 due to complications of a heart surgery are now suing the doctor they say is responsible for his death. As Delaware residents are no doubt aware, surgical errors leading to death are actionable under civil law,...
Certain kinds of bacteria can be harmful and fatal in hospitals
On August 8, 2016, Prince George's Hospital temporarily closed its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after detecting the deadly bacteria pseudomonas. The Maryland hospital determined that three infants had traces of the bacteria. Tragically, two babies recently died...
Surgical errors may indicate deeper safety issues at hospitals
Few people in Delaware face surgical procedures without some measure of anxiety. Surgery involves many unknowns and a certain loss of control when one places him or herself in the hands of a doctor. In the best case scenario, the patient emerges from the procedure...
Lawsuit claims surgical errors lead to fatality
The estate administrator of a woman who died in 2007 is suing two doctors and their associated hospital for her death. The man, whose mother passed away in December 2007, filed a malpractice suit on July 11 in another state against both attending doctors who oversaw a...
Woman dies of brain injuries; family sues for malpractice
A pregnant woman who tragically died has finally been given justice by a state court, according to local sources. The 24-year-old woman passed away as a result of complications of brain injuries she apparently received while in the hospital. Delaware residents will be...