Legislators in Maryland are debating the establishment of a birth injury fund to pay for the treatment of infants who suffer profound neurological damage during birth. Two of the state’s largest hospital systems argue that the fund is necessary to keep malpractice insurance premiums from... Read More

A $9 million settlement has been tentatively agreed to by the parties involved in a birth injury lawsuit. The cerebral palsy birth injury settlement was filed after the minor child was found to have “catastrophic brain injury” due to alleged medical negligence. The child is... Read More

A couple has filed a medical insurance lawsuit on behalf of their disabled 15-year-old son. Long Island residents John and Lisa Brower filed their lawsuit after Aetna cut coverage for their son’s home care, saying the company has served a “death sentence” on the teen.... Read More

An alert mother-to-be who noticed that her baby had stopped moving in the womb trusted her instinct and saved her child’s life from the effects of fetal maternal hemorrhage. Jennifer Juarez of Fountain Valley, California was enjoying a normal pregnancy with an active baby who... Read More

Whether you need routine medical care or a specialized operation requiring exceptional surgical skill, it’s important to do your research when vetting hospitals to make an informed choice on the right facility for your needs. So how do you choose the best hospital in your... Read More

A terminally ill cancer patient and her son are spending the last few months of her life battling with her insurance company over her chemotherapy coverage. Karen Oberg had been receiving treatment for stage IV lung cancer at the University of Michigan Health system, but... Read More

A plastic surgery malpractice lawsuit is in the works after a young Miami mother suffered severe brain damage following a breast augmentation surgery. Eighteen-year-old Linda Perez, mother of a four-year-old boy, went to Coral Gables Cosmetic Center in August 2013 for the surgery, which was... Read More

There is good news and bad news regarding hospital patient deaths in Minnesota. The latest adverse event report for the state indicates deaths from surgical errors and pressure ulcers are down. However, the report also shows deaths and disabling injuries due to medication errors and... Read More