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The medical community and legal professionals use the term "failure to diagnose" when your provider cannot reach a diagnosis. Sometimes, your Mississippi medical provider's failure to diagnose may lead to patient harm and potential legal ramifications. Reasons for a...
There are thousands of instances of medical malpractice each year, some in states such as Mississippi. It is an important reason for medical providers to buy insurance and properly train their employees. In some situations, providers must be transparent, honest, and...
As some families in Mississippi may have experienced, a misdiagnosis of lung cancer can have deadly consequences. Lung cancer is the most commonly missed type of cancer, and failing to spot it at an early stage makes a large difference in treatment. Missing Lung...
A leading cause of medical malpractice lawsuits in Minnesota and around the country involves a misdiagnosis or a delayed diagnosis because of medical errors. Delayed diagnosis breast cancer claims present unique challenges in court. Here is what you need to know if...
In 2015, the Mississippi legislature enacted House Bill 885, requiring insurers to provide coverage for various treatments for autism spectrum disorders, including autism. The bill also established a licensure process for businesses providing autism services. The bill...
Many people in Mississippi go through the uncertainty of helping a loved one deal with a medical emergency. Sadly, the family members in waiting rooms don't always get positive news from medical professionals. Some deaths are the result of medical malpractice. Here's...
When Mississippi patients go to a hospital, they may encounter long waits in the emergency room or crowded settings, where it seems there is simply not enough space or medical professionals to care for everyone in a medical emergency. Visits to the emergency room have...
Medical malpractice can lead to a number of injuries, including cerebral palsy. If you or your child has been injured as a result of medical negligence, it is important to know the steps to take to protect your legal rights. What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is a...
In Mississippi, medical malpractice refers to an act or omission by a healthcare professional that deviates from the accepted standard of care and results in injury to the patient. If you have been injured as a result of medical malpractice, it is important to...
When there is a medical error in Mississippi, medical professionals other than physicians might make mistakes. That includes nurses. If a patient suffered injuries, a worsened condition or illness and it is believed to have happened because of a nurse’s mistake, it is...