Telemedicine, or telehealth, saw a massive increase from 2019 to 2021, accounting for 86.5% of patient visits. That growth went beyond the transformative pandemic years; in 2024, there were over 116 million users of online doctor consultations worldwide. Virtual...
Medication errors are one of the most common and preventable causes of patient injury – with a reported 44,000-98,000 annual hospital deaths attributed to these events. These errors typically include administering the wrong drug or dose, using the wrong route,...
Surgical Errors: Causes, Consequences, and Patient Safety At Bell Law Firm, we’ve taken on several cases of medical malpractice that stem from surgical error. These errors, also known as surgical malpractice, are avoidable mistakes made during surgery that fall...
Imagine this scenario: An ordinarily healthy man suddenly feels dizzy and weak, his speech slurs, and one side of his face droops. He recognizes these as possible signs of a stroke, and he rushes to the emergency room, desperate for help. Despite presenting with...
Medical malpractice is a leading cause of death in the United States, behind only cancer and heart disease, according to a Johns Hopkins study. Even more recently, the New England Journal of Medicine found nearly 1 in 4 patients who are admitted to hospitals in the US...
As a patient, visiting the doctor’s office, hospital or emergency room can be stressful. These experiences can leave you feeling vulnerable and – in some cases – with more questions than answers about your health. That’s why knowing how to advocate for yourself...
