You went to the emergency room because you were worried that something was wrong. You may have thought you were suffering a heart attack, or you may have had no idea what was wrong with you. Either way, the emergency room had a duty to…
You talked to your doctor about all of your cancer treatment options. Together, you decided on a course of chemotherapy, and you expected that the chemo would be administered as ordered by your oncologist. Unfortunately, that’s not what happened. Types of Chemotherapy Administration Errors Your…
Your child is too young to have an occupation, but occupational therapy may be a critical part of his care if he has cerebral palsy. Occupational therapy, commonly referred to as OT, is not about helping your young child get or hold a job now….
The signs of an asthma attack that you can control at home and one that requires emergency room treatment are often the same. You start wheezing, coughing, and struggling to breathe. Yet, your inhaler and home asthma treatments aren’t doing what you expect them to…
Basilar skull fractures, also known as basal skull fractures or base-of-skull fractures, are not a common injury. However, this type of skull fracture can lead to significant accident-related expenses for car accident victims. If you’ve suffered a basilar skull fracture or lost a loved one…
The federal government recognizes that individuals have a right to seek care in an emergency room even if they lack health insurance or the ability to pay for treatment. When ER providers fail to perform a timely medical screening, patients can sue for damages. ER…