Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Financial Exploitation Of Seniors In Nursing Homes: How It Happens And What You Can Do About It
Many are shocked to learn that 1 in 6 people age 60 and older experience some form of abuse in community settings each year. This can include various types of abuse including physical abuse, sexual abuse, malnutrition, and neglect. Financial exploitation is another form of abuse in nursing homes and assisted living centers, and… Read More »
Failure To Monitor A Patient – When A Lapse In Supervision Becomes Medical Malpractice
A significant number of medical errors leading to malpractice claims involve a “failure to monitor” by the health care provider. Failure to monitor covers any action that can be perceived as a healthcare provider neglecting to watch over a patient. Monitoring a patient’s condition, observing the patient for potential complications, and responding quickly to… Read More »
What To Know About Pediatric Malpractice
If an adult suffers some type of medical harm or injury due to a provider’s negligence, legal recourse is possible and the patient has every right to be upset. Understandably, a person may be even more upset if the health care negligence involved their child. Unfortunately, pediatric malpractice can happen, and when it does,… Read More »
Can A Physical Therapist Commit Medical Malpractice Under Tennessee Law?
A referral to a physical therapist usually means a patient is recovering and on their way toward better use and range of motion in their bodies. Nobody expects mistakes or injuries to occur during the physical therapy process. However, incidents can still occur in which some type of mistake or negligence leads to a… Read More »
When Can A Cancer Misdiagnosis Be Medical Malpractice?
Cancer is one of the hardest diagnoses a patient can ever receive. Unfortunately, over 1.6 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the CDC, meaning the illness is not as rare as we might think it is. However, a cancer diagnosis is not as grim as it used to be. Thanks… Read More »
Trial Vs. Settlement In Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases: Knowing How To Choose Your Options
If you or a loved one have suffered any type of injury, illness, or setback following a medical visit that was supposed to make you feel better, you are not alone. Thousands of claims involving medical malpractice are filed each year in Tennessee, resulting in over $80 million in paid damages via court judgments,… Read More »
Medical Malpractice And Medical Device Failure: What Is The Difference, And What Are Your Legal Rights In Each Scenario?
Unfortunately it is not rare for someone to experience adverse health effects after a medical procedure, hospital visit, or implantation of a device designed to improve one’s health long-term. Tennessee sees almost 2,000 health care liability claims filed each year, each alleging some type of negligence by a medical provider. At times, it may… Read More »
Nursing Home Red Flags: Signs Of Neglect, Abuse And Malpractice In Tennessee
Elder abuse is a persistent problem across the United States and Tennessee, with much of that taking place in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The statistics are sobering: 10% of older Americans are subject to abuse or neglect each year, according to the Department of Justice. Sadly, Tennessee ranks near the bottom of… Read More »
“Comparative Negligence” In Tennessee Medical Malpractice: Can A Patient Be Partly At Fault In A Health Care Negligence Claim?
You may already be familiar with the concept of medical malpractice, and when a doctor or other healthcare provider may be responsible – professionally and financially – for an injury caused by negligence. The trickier issues in these cases typically include how a medical injury was caused, and at times whether the patient may… Read More »
What To Know About Expert Testimony In Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Medical malpractice lawsuits – known as health care liability actions in Tennessee – allege that a health care provider caused an injury related to health care services (or failed to act in some way when providing a health care service). The term “health care provider” includes doctors, hospitals, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacy… Read More »