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Study Finds More Medical Device Deaths Than Reported

by | Aug 19, 2021 |

A recent study found a significant number of medical device adverse events resulted in patient deaths were miscategorized in the FDA’s Manufacture and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database. Analysis of the database with a natural language processing algorithm uncovered that 23% of the reports in which a serious injury or death was reported were […]

Preeclampsia and Obstetrical Negligence

by | Aug 19, 2021 |

Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication that is characterized by high blood pressure, can be fatal to both mother and child. Here, the experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Peter Angelos Law, P.C. further explain the symptoms and risks of preeclampsia, as well as what to do if you suspect that obstetrical negligence impacted your complication. Preeclampsia Symptoms […]

7 Qualities to Look for When Choosing Medical Negligence Lawyers

by | Aug 15, 2021 |

If you’ve been harmed due to the negligence of a medical professional, you can claim compensation for your losses, particularly if you have high medical bills or if you’ve lost your job as a result of the incident. Filing a lawsuit can help you to move on with your life and provide for your family, […]

How Much Do Medical Malpractice Attorneys Usually Cost?

by | Aug 8, 2021 |

Have you been the victim of medical malpractice in Baltimore? It’s more common than you might think. Despite the fact that over 200,000 people a year die from medical malpractice in the United States, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of others who suffered unnecessarily, very few of these cases actually result in a […]

Whistleblower Advocate Urges Government Agencies to Celebrate Whistleblowers

by | Jul 21, 2021 |

July 30th is National Whistleblower Day. This year, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) urged organizations to educate employees on the importance of whistleblowing and the rights a whistleblower is entitled to. Here, the attorneys at Peter Angelos Law, P.C. explain the importance of whistleblowing as well as how the NWC is celebrating National Whistleblower Day. […]

The Seven Most Commonly Defective Car Parts

by | Jul 14, 2021 |

As drivers, we trust that the complex parts and systems in our cars will function as intended to get us safely to our destinations. However, when one of these parts does not work as designed, the result can be catastrophic. A defective car part could lead to a crash, causing injury or even death. Car […]

Pfizer Halts Distribution of Anti-smoking Drug After Finding Carcinogen

by | Jul 7, 2021 |

Overview Drug manufacturer Pfizer announced that it is pausing distribution of its anti-smoking medication, Chantix, after elevated levels of cancer-causing agents called nitrosamines were found in the pills. At this time, Pfizer has not announced which nitrosamines were found in Chantix or how they got into the pills.   Chantix is a prescribed medication that […]

CDC investigating TB cases linked to tainted bone repair product

by | Jul 2, 2021 |

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) in patients who have recently undergone spinal surgery that included the use of bone repair product, FiberCel. Left untreated, TB can cause an infection that impacts the respiratory system as well as potentially damaging the kidneys, spine and brain and could even lead to death. Below, […]

Study Finds Diagnostic Mistakes a Big Contributor to Malpractice Suits

by | Jun 30, 2021 |

Diagnostic errors are more than just a danger to patients or an ethical issue, they can also present a liability issue for physicians. Dana Siegal, RN, discussed this data as well as ways for the healthcare industry to evolve at the 2021 Working Together to Improve Diagnosis virtual conference hosted by the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative. […]

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