An amputation may result from any number of unforeseeable, tragic situations. What does not cross the mind of many people, however, is that a medical error could also lead to an arm, leg, or both needing to be amputated. ...
Category: Medical Malpractice
When an individual arrives at a hospital, it is assumed that the standard of care provided by hospital physicians will not depend on the time of day. Unfortunately, afternoons tend to be a time of day when diagnostic accuracy...
Doctors, even when they weren’t wrong about a condition or treatment course, may still be at fault for causing a patient’s injuries. In medicine, doctors and other medical professionals work diligently to avoid making...
Jul 23 2026
Emergency Room Negligence
What Makes a Hospital’s Case Stronger Than an Individual Doctor’s Case?
Medical negligence causes harm to many emergency room patients each year in West Virginia. Depending upon the specific circumstances, the injured party may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against an at-fault...
Delayed or misdiagnosed medical conditions are often caused by symptoms that are not always apparent in the hours or days following an emergency room visit. Victims of medical malpractice may remain in the dark about a...
Jul 09 2026
Medical Malpractice
What Medical Experts Look for When Reviewing a Potential Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice cases are well-known for their complexity. Injured victims must meet a high burden of proof to establish negligence. Expert witnesses are the bridge between the complicated world of medicine and the jury...
Every time a person goes to a hospital or doctor’s office, a significant amount of trust is placed in the abilities of a medical provider. That person’s health and future depend, in part, on the treatment recommended and...
Emergency rooms are intended to provide patients with fast care for their acute needs. When an injured or sick person presents to an emergency room, the chances are good that the person is at risk of suffering significant,...
In a medical malpractice case, the attention is all on the medical providers. Emergency room physicians, nurses, and a host of other providers treat hospital patients. Each of these hospital employees, in providing patient...
Diagnosing a patient’s ailment can prove difficult when their prior medical history is ignored. For physicians, an accurate diagnosis is critical to providing the care a patient needs to feel better. Medical history refers...