Blog Posts in 2015 Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 16-Dec-2015 Artery Cleaning Tool Recalled After Patient Death Late last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an additional warning about an artery cleaning tool made by prominent medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific Corp. The device has now been linked to several injuries and one death. ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 9-Nov-2015 What Does "Defensive Medicine" Mean for Patients? A recent study conducted by researchers from a variety of institutions, including Harvard Medical School, has found that physicians who have provided the most expensive care to patients are the least likely to be sued for medical malpractice. The ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 9-Oct-2015 What is a "Medical Standard of Care?" In a medical malpractice case, just as in most other personal injury claims, it’s crucial to prove that the doctor, nurse, or other medical professional was acting negligently. However, negligence in a hospital is more than simply making a ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 11-Aug-2015 My Baby Was Injured At Birth. Who Is Responsible? The most joyous occasion that a person can experience is the birth of their child. In most instances, you have months to get excited and prepare for this new bundle of joy entering your lives. If the mother or child has experienced a birth injury ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 24-Jun-2015 Did You Get the Care You Needed After a Stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is somehow cut off and brain cells deprived of the important oxygen and glucose they need to survive are killed. Many of those that suffer from strokes have some kind of brain damage, with some being ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 8-Jun-2015 How Can I Prove Fault in a Medical Malpractice Case? When you visit a doctor or hospital, you expect that the medical professional overseeing your care is doing so with your best interests in mind. If their actions result in a serious personal injury, you may wonder what caused your doctor to go wrong. ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 27-May-2015 What Damages Can I Recover in a Malpractice Case? Have you or a loved one been injured at the hands of a doctor? You may be entitled to recover medical malpractice damages to compensate you for the harm you have suffered. The financial award you may be entitled to can help cover your medical bills, ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 13-May-2015 Suing a Hospital For Medical Malpractice While it may seem likely that you can sue a hospital for medical malpractice if you were injured in the building, it is not always the case. In many instances, hospitals are responsible for the actions of paramedics, nurses, medical technicians, and ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 29-Apr-2015 Were You Abandoned By Your Doctor? Patient abandonment is a serious form of medical malpractice that occurs when a confidential and trusted doctor-patient relationship is ended without sufficient notice or a legitimate excuse, and the patient is left without someone to provide medical ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 22-Apr-2015 Were You Injured By A Nurse? When you are receiving care from a medical provider, you are usually doing so with the understanding that those providing care for you have received the proper training to do so. Since doctors and nurses both require specialized and intensive ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 15-Apr-2015 How Cerebral Palsy Can Be Considered a Birth Injury Thousands of children across the United States are born with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that severely limits the bodily movements and coordination of an infant. While some cases of cerebral palsy can be linked to genetic and other ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 8-Apr-2015 How Surgical Errors Can Be Considered Medical Malpractice No matter how big or small you may think your surgery is, all surgery can be extremely dangerous. When someone is entering your body for any purpose, care and consideration must be taken to ensure that the highest standard of care is being upheld. ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 1-Apr-2015 Common Surgical Errors Made By Doctors Any time that you go in for surgery, you are trusting your life to the medical professionals overseeing your case. Even in the most minor surgery, there are numerous things that may go wrong and cause you considerable harm. In order to hold a doctor ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 25-Mar-2015 Malpractice & Emergency Situations When you need immediate medical care, the rules of medical malpractice change. In emergency situations, the need for treatment trumps the diligent need to protect a patient from mistakes, and first-responders are usually protected in the event of a ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 18-Mar-2015 When A Misdiagnosis Is Cause For A Lawsuit One of the most common ways that doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other medical providers harm their patients is though misdiagnosing or delaying the diagnosis of a medical condition that results in a delay or lack of necessary treatment. While not ... Continue Reading