Category: Medical Malpractice
Medical mistakes. How common are they? What do you do if you are the victim of one? These questions can be confusing and lead to a multitude of answers. Everyone knows that there are risks in medicine, but that does not mean we should accept ALL medical mistakes as being normal. Today, we want to…Read More
Medical malpractice is an all-too-common issue that affects thousands of people throughout the country every year. Even with today’s technology, training, resources, and education, mistakes are still made by doctors, surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals. Victims of Charlotte NC medical malpractice must keep detailed records of their medical treatment so that they can seek…Read More
In North Carolina, if you are a victim of medical negligence, you are limited to recovering only $533,409 (as of January 1, 2017) for what is called “non-economic” damages. In general terms, “economic” damages are those that are money-related such as lost wages, medical bills, and out-of-pocket expenses like transportation and medications. Non-economic damages for…Read More
It is difficult to put a dollar amount on non-economic damages associated with medical negligence. How do you measure the suffering associated with permanent scarring, or losing a loved one? Noneconomic damages are intended to make the victim whole again, in addition to whatever medical costs they experienced due to the negligence (monetary damages). In…Read More
On November 15, 2016, a jury of 12 citizens of Cabarrus County returned a verdict of $6.13 million in favor of the Estate of a Cabarrus County resident who suffered a fatal heart attack hours after being discharged from Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast. Fifty-three-year-old Anthony Savino presented to the emergency department via ambulance for complaints of…Read More