Medical Malpractice

Doctor Fatigue | Galligan Law Doctor Fatigue Patients aren’t the only ones suffering from decision fatigue. Believe it or not, physicians suffer from fatigue just like anyone else. According to a study, as the day passed on, doctors became more fatigued, which...

When something’s seriously wrong with your body, you may need surgery. Depending on how severe the condition is, you could get either major or minor surgery. There are many kinds of minor surgeries. Some are performed as outpatient procedures, and some can be...

Many surgeries require patients to go under anesthesia. Anesthetics reduce and prevent pain during surgery. Because anesthesia is a risky part of any surgery, an anesthesiologist is required to administer the medication and monitor the effect on the patient. Before...

Medical Mistakes and Low-Rated Hospitals Lower-ranked U.S. hospitals have increased medical risks for patients. These risks relate to medical mistakes, deadly infections, and serious safety omissions as a new study shows. Specifically, this study is based on data...

With more Americans living longer and the need for extended health care for seniors grows. As a result, loving families often rely on healthcare professionals of all types to care for their aging loved ones. You want to provide your loved parent or grandparent with a...

Unfortunately, the rising population of seniors in the United States means that instances of elder abuse are rising too. While most nursing homes and their employees do their best to provide a loving and hospitable environment for seniors, some cases may cross the...

Nursing home neglect is an all-too-common problem in our nation’s nursing homes. Every patient that comes into a nursing home has certain needs to stay healthy and cared for. When this isn’t done, and it’s not due to a deliberate action that would qualify as abuse,...