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Are State Medical Boards Doing Enough to Protect Patients

WEBThe danger to patients is undeniable. A study by Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that medical errors cause nearly a quarter of a million deaths every year — making medical mistakes the third leading cause of death in the United States. According to the NPDB, between 2012 and 2021 in Michigan, there were: 18,383 adverse action reports in …

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Negligent Hiring in Healthcare: Holding Hospitals Accountable for …

WEBIt may be possible to hold a hospital or care provider responsible for negligent hiring in medical malpractice cases. Read more.

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Michigan Medical Malpractice Report Sommers Schwartz

WEBIn 1994, Michigan enacted a $280,000 cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice claims. For catastrophic and disabling injuries, the cap was set at $500,000. This cap adjusts for inflation annually. In 2022, the Michigan Department of Treasury adjusted the lower cap to $497,000 and the upper cap to $887,500.

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“Medicalization” and Overdiagnosing May Be Doing More …

WEBAbout 12 percent of children in America now carry a diagnosis of ADHD. There was a 40-fold increase in childhood bipolar disorder diagnoses between 1994 and 2003. Five times as many children are now prescribed psychostimulant and antipsychotic medications as in the 1980s. A quarter of children and teenagers currently take prescription drugs

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$350,000 Surgical Malpractice Settlement for

WEBBy contacting Sommers Schwartz, you agree to receive emails, text messages, and phone calls regarding your legal inquiry, which may be considered …

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Michigan Medical Malpractice Attorneys

WEBTo learn more, and to speak with an attorney about your situation today, call 866-826-1793 for immediate assistance. If you or a loved one suffered as the result of an incident of …

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Michigan Maternal Injury Malpractice Attorneys Sommers Schwartz

WEBSince the firm was founded in the 1970s, Sommers Schwartz has stood out as a pioneer in medical negligence, fighting for the rights of injured individuals and their …

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$2 Million Settlement for Failure to Timely Diagnose Strep B …

WEBSommers Schwartz attorneys Richard Groffsky and Lisa Esser secured a settlement with Cook County Health & Hospital System on behalf of a minor child and …

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Why Medical Whistleblowers Are the Heroes of Patient Safety

WEBA shortage of nurses can lead to an increase in patient falls and other dangerous events that constitute medical malpractice. CALL US. 1.800.783.0989. Free. Consultation. …

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Knowing Their Limitations: When a Doctor's Failure to Involve a

WEBThat is because every doctor owes every patient a duty of care to provide competent treatment. Sometimes, that duty of care involves treatment that the primary doctor can …

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Former Swedish Hospitals and NorthShore University Health …

WEBIn a noteworthy legal case from 2021, obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Fabio Ortega admitted to sexually assaulting two women under his care. He was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison but only served a third of that sentence before he was released on October 28, 2022.

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$1.575 Million Settlement in Class Action Brought by Maxim …

WEBSommers Schwartz attorney Jason Thompson obtained final approval of a settlement in a wage and hour class action against Maxim Healthcare Services. In the case, filed in …

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Confidential $2.5 Million Settlement for Man Rendered Paraplegic …

WEBSommers Schwartz shareholder Andy Dragovic secured a confidential $2.5 million medical malpractice settlement for a man who became paraplegic after a negligently performed …

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Primary Care Physician Negligence Lawyers in Detroit & Southfield

WEB402 W Broadway #1760. San Diego, CA 92101. 1801 Century Park E #860. Los Angeles, CA 90067. Sommers Schwartz has built a reputation for achieving successful outcomes …

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“Observation” vs. Hospital Admission For Medicare Patients – Not

WEBAlthough you may be spending multiple nights in a hospital bed receiving medical treatment, that doesn’t mean you’ve been admitted to the hospital. You may be characterized as …

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Why Won’t Doctors Tell Patients When They’ve Made a Mistake

WEBMany states have passed “apology” laws to protect doctors who demonstrate remorse and apologize for making mistakes (Michigan enacted “I’m Sorry” legislation in 2011). These …

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Can a Mental Health Professional Be Sued When a

WEBDepression is a common ailment of mental health patients. When depressed, suicide may cross the patient’s mind as a way to end mental anguish and suffering. Accordingly, the …

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