Alternative Dispute Resolution in Medical Malpractice Claims

When faced with a medical malpractice claim, the typical image that comes to mind involves a courtroom battle, a judge, and a highly charged atmosphere. However, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers a different path that can be less confrontational and often more conducive to a mutually satisfactory outcome. ADR encompasses methods such as mediation and arbitration,...

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How a Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Led to an Unnecessary Double Mastectomy

Receiving news of a cancer diagnosis is distressing. Darrie Eason, a single mother from Long Island, NY was diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer in 2006. After having a double mastectomy, she found out she never had cancer at all. The lab that handled her biopsy was responsible for this error, and she retained a medical malpractice attorney who helped her recover...

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How a Blood Type Error led to a Young Woman’s Death after an Organ Transplant

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are injured or killed due to medical mistakes each year. These errors are usually preventable and can lead to tragic events that leave families devastated. One notable case of egregious medical malpractice involved 17-year-old Jesica, a patient at Duke University Hospital. In 2003, she received a heart-lung transplant at the prestigious hospital,...

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