#medical-negligence

#medical-negligence

A California hospital misplaced a woman's body for a year, failing to notify her family of her death, raising serious ethical concerns.

A mother discovers her daughter, reported discharged, was actually dead and stored in a morgue—raising major negligence concerns against the hospital.

The lawsuit against NYC correction staff raises serious concerns about accountability in overdose response protocols at Rikers Island.

Jessie Peterson died in a hospital without her family's knowledge, leading to a frantic year-long search for a missing person.

Wayne Wolff's life changed drastically following a botched knee surgery, leading to the amputation of his leg and a lawsuit against the hospital.

Harvey Weinstein is suing NYC for alleged negligence in medical care while imprisoned at Rikers Island.

Harvey Weinstein's situation at Rikers Island underscores the broader issues of medical neglect and dangerous conditions within the jail.

Harvey Weinstein is hospitalized for serious medical issues amid claims of inadequate medical care on Rikers Island.

Weinstein's lawyers fear he may die due to poor conditions and inadequate medical care in Rikers Island.

The couple was found guilty of causing their son's death due to neglect and an extreme belief system.

A federal lawsuit claims neglect in medical care following a tasing incident led to a man's coma.

Police allegedly failed to provide immediate assistance for the victim after using a taser.

Victim's family expresses deep concern and heartbreak over the incident and its ramifications.

A Maryland pharmacist allegedly installed spyware to spy on women, accessing personal videos and credit card info.

Jessie Marie Peterson's family discovered her body kept in cold storage a year after her death, alleging negligence by the hospital in a lawsuit.

A teenage girl died after being inappropriately discharged from a hospital without proper observations; the coroner speculated she could have survived with adequate care.

Hospital care for disabled patients must be critically assessed to prevent neglect and ensure appropriate treatment.

Delay in medical treatment due to staff shortages contributed directly to the preventable death of George Powell.

Timely intervention could have saved Mr. Powell's life, according to the coroner's findings.

Dr. Laguna faces felony charges and medical board allegations after a settlement over botched surgeries, revealing serious concerns in cosmetic medicine.

A paediatrician felt betrayed by the hospital after her son died due to miscommunication that delayed necessary treatment.

A young teacher died from an undiagnosed blood clot after misdiagnoses and insufficient medical attention.

Maradona's death has sparked major public mourning and legal inquiries into the care he received before his passing.

Eight medical professionals are charged with homicide for allegedly failing to provide adequate care to Maradona.

Maradona suffered for 12 hours before death due to medical negligence from his treatment team.

Diego Maradona suffered for at least 12 hours before his death, with medical professionals culpable for not recognizing his worsening condition.

Inadequate communication in the emergency department led to delays in life-saving treatment for William Hewes, who died from suspected meningitis.

An eight-year-old girl died of sepsis after being sent home from the GP twice, highlighting critical failures in medical response.

The tragic case of four-year-old Daniel Klosi highlights serious failures in recognizing the medical needs of neurodivergent children in emergency healthcare settings.

Parents received an apology and financial settlement from the hospital, acknowledging failures in the care of their deceased son.

Hospital management's negligence allowed Lucy Letby's crimes to escalate, leading to unnecessary harm to patients.

A cancer patient underwent 14 years of unnecessary chemotherapy, revealing serious concerns about adherence to NHS treatment guidelines.

The Royal Free London NHS Trust tops London NHS trusts for medical negligence payouts since 2019, settling 34 claims worth over £70 million.

A mother livestreamed herself unplugging her newborn from medical monitors in the NICU, causing widespread outrage and an investigation.

Dana Morris is pursuing legal action against Spire Healthcare for negligence in her husband Phillip's death following gastric sleeve surgery.

Parents Katelynn Hawes and Quentin Brunelle urge others to trust their instincts and seek second opinions after their infant's delayed meningitis diagnosis.

Critical delays in care and misdiagnosis contributed to Pat Murphy's death at Cork University Hospital.

A Christian sect in Australia was convicted for the manslaughter of an 8-year-old girl due to the denial of life-saving insulin.

The case emphasizes the tensions between religious beliefs and medical necessity.

Parents and members of their sect were found guilty of manslaughter for withholding insulin from a diabetic girl who died.

Emergency care delays can result in tragic outcomes, as seen in Pat Murphy's case.

Inadequate medical care in prisons can lead to serious health issues as highlighted by Joshua England's case.

Over 100 women received settlements for complications from vaginal mesh implants in a landmark group claim, highlighting systemic medical negligence.

Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin admitted liability for egregious care failings that severely affected Kitty Mae Hayes, leading to a €5 million interim settlement.

San Diego County will pay $5 million to the mother of Michael Wilson, who died in jail due to lack of medication.

The county jail system in San Diego has been implicated in multiple inmate deaths due to inadequate medical care.

The maternal death of Bevorlin Garcia Barrios at Woodhull Medical Center highlights serious issues in maternity care, prompting scrutiny of hospital practices.

NHS trust paid 44 million in childbirth and maternity medical negligence claims over 4 years.

Matthew Perry's tragic experience highlights the dangers of medical negligence in treating mental health disorders, particularly with the use of ketamine.

Several individuals, including doctors, charged for their role in administering dangerous levels of ketamine to Matthew Perry, leading to his overdose death.