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• Deficient Care at VA Hospital in Florida Resulted in Wrongful Death: Report

  June 16, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  An investigation into a patient death at a Florida VA hospital found problems with staffing levels and emergency department procedures.

• Mistakes In Emergency Rooms Often Caused By Doctors Misunderstanding Patient Data: Study

  August 9, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Emergency room medical mistakes often occur because doctors take the wrong actions on the information they are given, according to the findings of a new study.

• Medication Errors More Likely By Emergency Room Temps: Study

  September 1, 2011

  Staff Writers

  According to the findings of a new study, temporary emergency room nurses have double the odds of making a medication...

• Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Emergency Room Wait

  August 4, 2010

  Staff Writers

  A $2 million wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the parents of a woman who was left unattended for...

• South Carolina Medical Malpractice Suit Results in $3M Award

  June 7, 2010

  Staff Writers

  A Myrtle Beach-area jury has handed down a $3 million verdict against a South Carolina hospital and doctor in a...

• Damage Cap for Georgia Malpractice Lawsuits Struck Down

  March 24, 2010

  Staff Writers

  The Georgia Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that limits placed on medical malpractice lawsuit awards in Georgia violate the state...

• Emergency Room Malpractice Lawsuits Filed Over Deaths from Delays

  January 4, 2010

  AboutLawsuits

  Three hospital malpractice lawsuits have been filed recently against facilities who allegedly failed to treat patients in a timely manner,...