There are many medical malpractice cases that health care professionals face in North Carolina. Some of them are related to shoulder dystocia, which is a serious birth problem that can lead to various serious medical complications for the child. What is shoulder...
Dog owners in North Carolina are strictly liable for dog bites. This means that if a dog causes an injury, the dog owner is liable whether or not they knew that their dog was dangerous. In some other states, dog owners are usually only liable for bites if their dog...
Few medical mistakes are as horrifying as the ones that involve patients who have had surgery on the wrong body part, undergone the wrong procedure, or had surgery that was intended for another patient. These errors are known as "wrong-site, wrong-procedure,...
The reputations of all nursing homes have declined steadily over the years. Fewer people are able to trust the nursing staff and see these facilities as unsafe places for elderly people to live. Residents and their families in North Carolina are worried about...
Dog bites in North Carolina can cause serious consequences like sprains, fractures, scarring, crushed bones, torn muscles, lacerations and emotional trauma. If a dog attacks you and leaves you with these kinds of injuries, you may want to sue the owner for pain and...
No one wants to experience a car crash, but they happen every day to even the most cautious of drivers. While there's nothing that can fully prepare you for the potential trauma and other fallout from the incident, taking the appropriate next steps makes navigating...
Even though dog owners in North Carolina don't expect or believe that their dogs will bite, unfortunately, their animals might attack under certain circumstances. Read on to find out how likely is a dog to bite you. Dog bite statistics Each year, there are...
North Carolina law states that nursing home staff must provide quality care to nursing home residents while maintaining their dignity. Some nursing homes do the opposite, but it's not always easy to spot. Keep reading to learn more about what constitutes elder neglect...
Many medical conditions can mimic others, which is why it's crucial for North Carolina doctors to thoroughly assess their patients when trying to reach the proper diagnosis. Not going through all of the possibilities can have catastrophic effects, especially when the...
Most medical malpractice cases around cancer involve a missed or delayed diagnosis. Others are actually an incorrect diagnosis of cancer. Regardless of which type of misdiagnosis you go through, it can have detrimental effects on your health and finances. You may be...
