Emerson Straw Blog
How to Find Malpractice Complaints Against a Doctor
It’s reasonable to assume that visiting a licensed provider is enough to ensure quality care. The licensing board is in place for a reason, after al...
What to Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice
If you suffered complications while being diagnosed or treated for an injury or illness and you think your provider was to blame, you may have grounds...
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim
Because medicine isn’t an exact science, it can be hard to determine when malpractice has occurred and when unanticipated complications are to blame...
4 Elements of a Strong Cardiac Misdiagnosis Claim
If you suffered after a doctor misdiagnosed a cardiac event, you may be able to take action. While filing a claim won’t erase what happened, it coul...
What Might a Medical Malpractice Attorney Do for Me?
If you think you were the victim of medical malpractice, it’s wise to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. While you’re certainly entitled to g...
What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is responsible for more than 250,000 deaths across the United States annually—and many more injuries and unchecked illnesses. Si...
4 Common Examples of Cardiology Malpractice
Every healthcare provider is vulnerable to litigation. Some specialists, however, are far more likely to be sued than others because of the nature of ...
4 Steps to Take If Your Heart Surgery Failed
Although heart surgery is inherently invasive, modern medicine has allowed for a relatively high success rate. In one review, researchers determined t...
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Sued for Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer
On August 24, 2018, in Volusia County, Florida, the husband of a woman who died from breast cancer on December 7, 2016 sued Memorial Hospital Systems,...
What Is the Deadline for Filing a Heart Surgery Malpractice Lawsuit?
Undergoing any kind of heart surgery is a frightening prospect. Virtually all patients consider what might go wrong, asking themselves questions like:...
