The testimony of a medical expert is usually needed to prove liability in a personal injury or medical malpractice case. The nurse practitioner expert witnesses at Cardinal LifeCare Consulting have the courtroom experience and qualifications to provide compelling testimony during settlement negotiations and litigation. If you’re an attorney involved in a medical malpractice or personal injury … [Read more...] about Why Nurse Practitioners Make Good Expert Witnesses
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Signs Doctor Prescribed the Wrong Prescription
At best, prescribing the wrong drug may delay recovery, but at worst, a prescription error could lead to severe health complications or even death. If you’re an attorney involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit because a doctor prescribed the wrong prescription, you may benefit from expert witness services or life care planning. We provide both at Cardinal LifeCare Consulting. As a member of … [Read more...] about Signs Doctor Prescribed the Wrong Prescription
What Happens After a Misdiagnosis of Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is characterized by impaired muscle coordination that inhibits a patient’s ability to move. The condition requires immediate treatment and therapy from birth to help the patient achieve optimal recovery. Unfortunately, cerebral palsy can be confused with other illnesses and injuries. If you’re a medical malpractice attorney who is handling a case involving misdiagnosis of cerebral … [Read more...] about What Happens After a Misdiagnosis of Cerebral Palsy?
Common Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Cases
Misdiagnosing a patient’s condition not only allows the injury or illness to worsen but also can lead to severe complications if the prescribed treatment causes side effects. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis lawsuit cases are fairly common across the country, and patients often have to fight an uphill legal battle to obtain the compensation they deserve. Alternately, some claims of misdiagnoses are … [Read more...] about Common Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Cases
When Are Birth Defects Diagnosed? Answers from a Certified Life Care Planner
Birth defects can range from minor injuries to debilitating conditions that affect every aspect of life. Identifying these defects before birth can ensure the unborn child and mother receive prompt treatment, which in some cases can allow a child to live a normal life. If you’re wondering, “When are birth defects diagnosed?” this blog will provide some information. If you’re involved in a case … [Read more...] about When Are Birth Defects Diagnosed? Answers from a Certified Life Care Planner
Failure to Treat Patients in a Timely Manner: Consequences Explained by a Legal Nurse Consultant
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
