As long as you can prove that your doctor’s omission to act amounted to medical negligence and that you suffered harm as a result of the delay of treatment or … Continue reading “Can I Sue My Doctor For Delaying Treatment Or Diagnosis? (Establishing Two Components Of A Medical Malpractice Claim)”
Although medical malpractice is not a rare occurrence in Hawaii and elsewhere in the U.S., do not expect to be entitled to sue health care providers every time your medical … Continue reading “Situations In Which You Can And Cannot Sue For Medical Malpractice In Hawaii”
Did you know that medical malpractice fatalities in the U.S. are over 500 times higher than accidental gun deaths? Despite the anti-gun rhetoric in our nation, no one seems to … Continue reading “Medical Malpractice Deaths In The U.S. Exceed Gun Deaths By A Wide Margin (But Why Aren’t We Talking About It?)”
The story of 9-year-old Shaelynn Lehano-Stone is one of tragedy. It is a story that never should have happened. In 2016, first responders found Shaelynn unconscious in her home. She … Continue reading “A Little Girl Died, Despite Abuse Reports”
Imagine that you are about to give birth, ready to welcome your baby into the world. This should be a happy time for you and your family. But what if … Continue reading “Hospitals Should Heal Us, Not Make Us Worse”
Opioid pain relievers such as Oxycodone and Vicodin are often prescribed to treat chronic or long-term pain. It’s no secret that the United States has an opioid crisis, but how … Continue reading “Opioids and Medical Malpractice”
