Losing a loved one is always devastating, but it’s especially upsetting when the circumstances that led to the death could have been prevented. Sadly, such circumstances often include medical errors, which have become a leading cause of death in this country. If your family member…
In 1962, a new weed killer became a favorite among farmers and ranchers. Sold under the brand name Gramoxone, paraquat is a fast-acting herbicide that can kill a wide range of plants and effectively treat weeds resistant to Roundup and similar products. Even though paraquat…
Coronavirus numbers are spiking, as predicted, and a new round of shutdowns is spreading across the country. Most of us are going to again find some extra time on our hands. Without football or basketball games, movies or concerts, hell, without our commute, there’s spare…
Those odd Republicans in Washington are at it again, contradicting their core values. This new Medical Malpractice bill (HR 1215) pretends to “reduce healthcare costs” by 1) capping damages in medical malpractice cases, 2) capping attorney fees, and 3) doing it with a federal law.…
The numbers are just not right. Visit Take Back Justice and check out the list of facts: The Facts: 440,000 patients die every year from preventable medical errors. [Journal of Patient Safety] Preventable medical errors cost our country tens of billions of dollars a…
The Minnesota Ankle & Foot Blog is the official blog of Dr. Lance Silverman. I talk about it from time to time because I have found it so interesting. Here are some recent posts I thought were worth reviewing: – Response To Vibram FiveFingers Lawsuit…
I came across a very interesting post at one of my favorite blogs from Minnesota Orthopedic Surgeon, Lance Silverman, M.D with Would You Trust A Doctor Who Pays For Twitter Followers? He took a look at doctors who buy Twitter followers and pointed out: I believe…
It seems crazy , but according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, hospitals profit more from surgical complications than treatments without...
Last month, I looked at the blog Minnesota Orthopedic Surgeon, Lance Silverman, M.D with: Take A Look At This Great Website About Feet, Mike Bryant | January 23, 2013 9:25 AM Since then I...
If you spend some time looking around the Legal Examiner, you will find hundreds of articles about the fight for justice.. If you look under the wrongful death of medical malpractice tabs, you...
