Category: Medical Malpractice

In February 2015, the LA Times reported disturbing news: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to take action to protect patients even though they knew about potentially-deadly design flaws in duodenoscopes for two years. When two people died of infections caused by the devices, questions immediately arose. Did the FDA’s failure amount to liability?…Read More

It is not uncommon to turn on the radio or TV and hear an invitation to participate in a clinical trial that offers hope for an annoying — or serious — condition with no current cure. These trials are essential in advancing medical knowledge and can bring relief to some participants. Still, while these rewards…Read More

Patients can obtain perfect results from surgery or other inpatient procedures, yet they can suffer serious injuries related to their conditions after discharge from the hospital. All too often, Charlotte medical malpractice lawyers see clients who sustain post-discharge injuries ranging from surgical site infections to broken bones after falling off crutches. In many cases, these…Read More

The field of medicine is not an exact science. In many cases, doctors must look at countless details to diagnose and treat their patients, and even the highest standard of medical care cannot guarantee perfect medical results. Charlotte medical malpractice lawyers need to pay similar attention to details to protect their clients’ rights to compensation….Read More