Jacky is a staff writer for Medstak and a proponent of patient rights. She hopes her writing will raise awareness so that patients can become better self-advocates.
A former attorney from northern Indiana has pleaded not guilty to Class C felony theft and Class D felony theft. If convicted, Clark W. Holesinger, 53, faces a sentence of up to eight years for the former charge, while the latter charge could lead to... Read More
The mother of a little boy who has suffered from severe medical problems has filed a birth injury lawsuit against the Department of the Army. She is demanding justice for her child, claiming that healthcare providers, who are employees of the defendant, handled her labor... Read More
A nine-year-old boy from the UK recently traveled to St. Louis to receive a type of laparoscopic surgery that can improve his mobility despite suffering from challenges related to cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is caused by either the abnormal development of the brain or damage... Read More
A medical malpractice lawsuit has resulted in a $3.4 million jury award against Dr. Patrick Swier of the Swier Clinic in Delaware. The plaintiff, Patricia McLeod, claimed that surgical errors caused her to develop complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), which is a rare, disabling, and... Read More
Nursing home abuse and negligence inflicted on one of the most vulnerable demographics are far too common in the U.S. Sometimes, it costs seniors their lives. Earlier in December, 77-year-old Frank Mercado lost his life and his death has been ruled as a homicide. The... Read More
In a recent report, the Obama administration championed the efforts of public and private collaborations that have succeeded in significantly reducing hospital malpractice rates. The report indicated that, thanks to these efforts, about 50,000 lives are estimated to have been saved between 2011 and 2013.... Read More
A New York couple who had filed a Botox cerebral palsy lawsuit claimed that the treatment resulted in their son’s development of life-threatening complications. A jury agreed with their allegations and recently awarded the family $6.75 million. The verdict was announced in the U.S. District... Read More
It’s often used as a scapegoat for legislation that works against medical malpractice plaintiffs. It’s even been pinpointed as the reason why some doctors might recommend CT scans at the drop of a hat and why patients are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing healthcare... Read More
