Cuando ingresas a un ser querido en un hospital, residencia de ancianos o centro de asistencia, confías en que estará seguro y recibirá los cuidados adecuados. Por desgracia, no siempre es así. Uno de los incidentes más angustiosos y evitables que pueden ocurrir en un centro sanitario es la fuga de un paciente, es decir, cuando un paciente abandona el centro sin autorización...
Seguir leyendoImagine placing your unwavering trust in a healthcare professional—someone entrusted with the profound responsibility of safeguarding your health and well-being. Yet Medical Malpractice Statistics reveal that this trust is sometimes broken. Each year, countless individuals find themselves facing the harrowing aftermath of medical malpractice, a hidden epidemic that impacts more lives than most realize. The systems designed to protect...
Seguir leyendoLos médicos prestan un servicio inestimable, pero a veces cometen errores. Estos errores pueden provocar más dolor, tratamientos innecesarios e incluso la muerte. Un error frecuente es no diagnosticar una enfermedad, como los quistes ováricos. Existen varias enfermedades que pueden provocar quistes ováricos. Algunos de estos quistes no requieren tratamiento. Sin embargo, a veces los médicos...
Seguir leyendoBy Fiona Puglese, Attorney at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico For many families, a cesarean section comes as a last-minute decision, especially if the parents had a different plan for their child’s birth. But in these moments, the situation can change in an instant and turn into a difficult labor where every second counts for the health of the baby. In...
Seguir leyendoBy Timothy Fisher, Partner at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico When a baby is born with a brain injury, or when a child is later diagnosed with cerebral palsy or a condition linked to oxygen deprivation at birth, families are often left with more questions than answers. One of the most challenging aspects for families can be trying to figure out...
Seguir leyendoWhen a medical error occurs, patients often assume that one provider is responsible. In reality, healthcare is delivered by teams of professionals who contribute at different stages of care. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up frequently involve several individuals working together. When something goes wrong, the resulting injury may stem from more than one mistake. This raises an important question: can...
Seguir leyendoSuspecting that a medical provider made a serious mistake can be overwhelming. Patients and families are often left searching for answers while also trying to manage the physical and emotional effects of an injury. During this time, one of the most important steps is preserving evidence for medical malpractice claims. Early actions can directly affect whether a claim can...
Seguir leyendoBy Tara Clary, Partner at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico One of the most common questions we hear from clients early in the process is whether their case will end up in court. It’s an understandable concern; the idea of a trial can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a medical injury. The...
Seguir leyendoBy Fiona Puglese, Attorney at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico If you believe you or a loved one has been harmed by medical negligence, picking up the phone to call a lawyer can feel like a big step and like you’re maybe committing to more than you are ready for. It’s natural to feel unsure about what to expect — or...
Seguir leyendoPatients depend on doctors to order tests, review findings, and communicate results without delay. When that process fails, the consequences can be serious. A missed diagnosis or delayed treatment may allow a condition to worsen, sometimes with life-altering effects. For many individuals, the first sign that something went wrong is not the test itself, but the silence that...
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