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How Long Do You Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice in North Carolina?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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The term “medical malpractice” defines any failure of a medical professional to meet their patient’s standard of care that results in harm to the patient. It is possible for any type of medical malpractice to leave lasting effects on the victim and impose various economic problems on their family. An…

How Long Do You Have to Sue a Hospital for Negligence in North Carolina?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Thousands of residents trust hospitals and various medical professionals to provide safe and effective treatment for their illnesses and injuries, but unfortunately, many of these patients experience various harmful effects from negligence in healthcare settings. North Carolina medical negligence can easily lead to complex legal proceedings, and injured victims need…

Does North Carolina Have a Medical Malpractice Cap?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Medical malpractice occurs whenever a healthcare professional harms their patient through negligence and a failure to meet the patient’s standard of care. If you have been harmed by a healthcare professional’s negligence, a North Carolina medical malpractice attorney is the ideal resource to consult to determine your options for legal…

How many lives are really lost due to medical mistakes?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Medical malpractice often is not fatal. It can still lead to serious injuries and the need for extensive care, but doctors are able to rectify their mistakes. However, the most serious cases can prove fatal. Before assuming that this is an uncommon occurrence, take a moment to consider just how…

Painful consequences of unnecessary back surgery

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Millions of people suffer from back pain. It might come and go or be chronic; it could be the result of an old injury or a medical condition; the pain could be constant or flare up from time to time. Whatever back pain looks like for an individual, they could…

Patients harmed by medical professionals stealing, using drugs

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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The opioid crisis hasn’t been in the news as much lately (largely because of the Covid-19 pandemic), but the problem hasn’t gone away. These powerful drugs continue to ruin and end the lives of Americans of every race and socioeconomic status. Even the medical professionals who dispense these drugs are…

What to consider before making a medical malpractice claim

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Did you know that billions of dollars are paid out to recipients of medical malpractice claims each year? There is an alarming number of medical malpractice accusations in the United States. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has even gone so far as to state that medical negligence…

Is your doctor too busy?

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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You go in for an appointment with the doctor, hoping they can shed some light on your condition. You know something is wrong, and it’s changed your life dramatically, but you don’t know what you’re dealing with. You want to find out and it’s incredibly important to you to get…

The link between medical malpractice and emotional trauma

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Dealing with medical conditions and procedures can create a lot of emotional stress. As a patient, you may be worried about your future health as well as the surgery that you will have to undertake. In addition to this preliminary stress, unsuccessful procuedures or unexpected medical issues can become too…

Incorrect test results led to incorrect cancer diagnoses

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Over two dozen patients at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center received incorrect pathology test results, according to the findings by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These false results led to several patients being diagnosed with cancer that did not have cancer, and one patient who did have cancer…