Q: When Should One Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney? A: Don’t Wait
As soon as you have serious concerns that preventable medical errors caused a serious injury or a loved one’s death, you can contact a law firm. You do not need proof of malpractice before calling. An experienced medical malpractice firm can help you understand whether your concerns warrant further investigation. A bad medical outcome alone […]
Medical Harm Timeline & Record Organizer
A simple fillable form to help patients and families organize important details about a serious hospital event and keep a clear record of what happened for attorneys & others.
After Medical Harm: How Did the Hospital Treat You and Your Family?
What Did the Patient’s Doctor or Other Hospital Staff Tell You About the Serious Injury or Death Involving a Possible Medical Error? This questionnaire asks what happened after you or a family member experienced a serious, unexpected injury or death that you believe may have involved a medical error in a hospital. We are asking […]
Why Medical Malpractice Attorneys Decline Most Cases
A medical malpractice attorney’s refusal to accept a case does not necessarily mean that no medical malpractice occurred. Attorneys decline most potential malpractice cases for a variety of reasons. Understanding what attorneys look for can help families better understand a rejection and decide what to do next. A Poor Patient Outcome Is Not Always Malpractice […]
Patients Face Growing Delays for Medical Records In Washington State
Summary based on reporting by Kristin Goodwillie of the KING 5 Investigators, published September 19, 2025. Patients in Washington state are encountering serious obstacles when attempting to obtain their medical records, according to an investigation by KING 5. Although state law generally requires healthcare providers to respond within 15 working days, some patients have waited […]
What Does the AMA Code of Medical Ethics Direct Doctors To Tell Patients After A Medical Error?
The American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics establishes clear duties for physicians following an actual or possible medical error. These responsibilities appear in Opinion 8.6, “Promoting Patient Safety.” The AMA states that patients have a right to know about their medical condition, including conditions that may have resulted from an error. It emphasizes that […]
Why Compassion–Not Credentials–Defines Great Doctors
Reprinted with permission from KevinMD.com Dr. Saad S. AlshohaibSeptember 17, 2025 By Saad S. Alshohaib: This is a reflection on those moments, the ones that taught me what medicine truly is: Not a race toward glory, but a lifelong practice of compassion. I entered medicine like many young physicians do—eager, determined, and drawn to its […]
Nurse Understaffing Increases Medical Errors & Patient Harm
Nurse staffing is widely considered one of the most important factors determining hospital patient safety. Nurses spend the most time monitoring patients, recognizing changes in their condition, administering treatments,and coordinating care. Nurses Detect Deterioration Early Patients often show subtle warning signs hours before a medical emergency.A nurse may notice: • Changes in mental status• Falling […]
Do You Know About a Hospital Case We Should Investigate?
Hospital Watchdog investigates serious patient injuries, unexpected deaths, unsafe discharges, serious medical errors, and failures of hospital oversight. If you know about a case that you believe deserves public attention, we invite you to tell us about it. You may be: A patient or family member A healthcare professional A patient advocate An attorney or […]