Medical Malpractice

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the lives of many across the country and around the world, both from a physical health and economic standpoint. We have all seen the heroic efforts of frontline workers who daily risk their own health to protect and save…

We trust doctors and other medical providers with our health and sometimes our lives. Unfortunately, sometimes doctors make mistakes that can put your health and possibly your life at risk. Below, learn more about some common medical errors that may…

Diagnostic errors often leave patients without knowledge of their condition and the treatments they need to improve their health. Such errors can also leave illnesses untreated until they progress to a point where more invasive and painful treatments…

September is Sepsis Awareness Month, helping to raise awareness and save lives - sepsis is one of the leading causes of deaths in U.S. hospitals. Sepsis is often misdiagnosed, which can lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit. Medical malpractice lawsuits…

Although many medical malpractice cases are based on a doctor’s negligence, there may be cases where a hospital is liable for the patient’s injury. Hospitals have an obligation to implement procedures and employ qualified staff members that meet the…

If you were injured by a health care provider’s negligence, you must file your claim within Tennessee’s statute of limitations. However, the start of this deadline may vary depending on the circumstances of your case. If you are filing a medical malpractice…

A mistake during a medical procedure can lead to severe consequences and have a devastating impact on a victim. Greg Coleman Law’s Knoxville medical malpractice attorneys can help you understand what counts as medical negligence and when you are entitled…

The Doctors Company, a medical malpractice insurer, conducted a study of 1,180 medical malpractice claims and found that the most common issues were delayed, inaccurate or failed diagnoses. These issues were found in nearly 40 percent of the claims in…

In a recent study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers discovered almost half of all surgeries entail a medication mistake. Medication errors are one of the most common types of medical malpractice issues. Disturbing Hospital Error…

Serious injuries and deaths caused by hospital errors and medical mistakes have hit record highs. In fact deaths attributed to medical errors are ranked third after heart disease and cancer. It is an astonishing and little known fact that the third leading…