If left untreated, even minor health conditions can worsen and lead to unnecessary suffering, serious complications, and even death. In some cases, failure to treat patients in a timely manner is grounds for a medical malpractice claim. If you’re an attorney and involved in a case with a patient who suffered a delayed treatment, you may be in need of life care planning or expert witness services. … [Read more...] about Failure to Treat Patients in a Timely Manner: Consequences Explained by a Legal Nurse Consultant
Can Cancer Be Misdiagnosed?
Treating cancer is often a race against time. When this deadly disease is not diagnosed in its early stages, a patient’s chances of survival can reduce dramatically. If you’re wondering, “How can cancer be misdiagnosed?” this blog will provide the answer. If you’re a medical malpractice lawyer and representing a cancer patient who was misdiagnosed, you may be in need of a life care plan or … [Read more...] about Can Cancer Be Misdiagnosed?
Orthopedic: Expert Witness
If you’re an attorney preparing for an orthopedics-related medical malpractice, personal injury or other legal case, you probably need the services of an expert witness. Most states require the input of an expert witness before initiating a lawsuit, but finding a specialist with the right credentials often requires hours of research and vetting. Fortunately, the team at Cardinal LifeCare … [Read more...] about Orthopedic: Expert Witness
Pain Management: Expert Witness
For patients who have suffered traumatic injuries or are dealing with chronic health issues, pain management is a part of daily life. It’s important that medical practices understand that these vital prescriptions can turn into a health hazard, leading to addiction, illness, injury, or even death. If you’re an attorney involved these types of medical malpractice cases, Cardinal LifeCare Consulting … [Read more...] about Pain Management: Expert Witness
Plastic Surgery: Expert Witness
Plastic surgeries often appear in medical malpractice cases. As with any surgery, complications can arise and mistakes can be made, but it’s important to have an expert familiar with surgery evaluate any evidence. If you’re an attorney, a qualified plastic surgery expert witness from Cardinal LifeCare Consulting can provide valuable testimony to your case. We work closely with a vast network of … [Read more...] about Plastic Surgery: Expert Witness
Working with a Cardiology Expert Witness
It goes without saying that medical experts play a vital role in medical malpractice cases. In fact, most states require the opinion of an expert before initiating a lawsuit because only a trained specialist can determine if the provider or facility did in fact provide substandard care. If you’re an attorney involved in a complicated medical case, cardiology may be involved even if it’s not … [Read more...] about Working with a Cardiology Expert Witness
