Is an autopsy always needed in medical negligence wrongful death cases?
Autopsies are not done as routine matters any more, but can provide critical insight into cause of death where
Autopsies are not done as routine matters any more, but can provide critical insight into cause of death where
While plastic surfaces at hospitals harbor untold numbers of pathogens, replacing some surfaces with copper will decrease likelihood of hospital acquired infections thanks to the natural antimicrobial properties of the element.
After determining that aspergillus mold had entered its operating rooms via gaps in the air handling systems, Seattle Children’s Hospital is upgrading its air filtration
The candida auris superbug is dangerous and often found in nursing homes.
At least in Eastern Washington, the courts have determined the standard of care to be applied to medicine provided to patients may differ from everyone else in the U.S.
Defendants nearly always require confidentiality when settling claims. While it benefits them, it most often does not benefit the safety of all patients.
A recent study of seven hospitals in the UK found the presence of all manner of insects, 90% of which were carrying bacteria potentially harmful to humans.
Half of all injuries suffered by patients is preventable. Of those injuries, 12% are considered severe.
After years of attempting to fix Washington State’s racist and unfair wrongful death law, the association of attorneys who represent victims, along with other interested parties, successfully passed changes which recently became law.
The reporting of medical device failures is often difficult for the public to find.