Malpractice

Nobody enjoys going to the dentist. We put up with the pain and discomfort because we know that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, especially when it comes to things such as tooth decay. But what if the dental procedure itself is the cause of a whole...

Denver parents of young children might have second thoughts about taking their children to dentists after reading about the death of a child while undergoing a dental procedure. The parents of a 6-year-old girl reached a settlement exceeding $1 million with a...

No one said that being a dentist is an easy job. Even achieving a license requires years of schooling and internships. Conversely, few of their patients welcome the need to see a DDS over problems with their teeth. Behind the scenes, many dentists are frustrated over...

Like other medical professionals in Colorado and elsewhere, dentists must uphold a certain standard of care. When they don’t, nerve damage, infections and other complications could cause painful injuries. Such injuries could be debilitating or even deadly. The...

Many new parents in Colorado and across the country must deal with reports that their newborn baby has problems. However, they might be unsure whether the cause is negligence by the medical team who handled the birth. This is because it could be a birth defect, and...

Medical error statistics indicate that, each year, more than 251,000 deaths nationwide, including Colorado, result from medical negligence. Victims of medical negligence often have to deal with mental and physical consequences. In some cases, people’s quality of life...

Negligence by dentists is as unacceptable as physicians, surgeons and other medical practitioners. People in Colorado who are scheduled for dental procedures while under sedation might be interested in a dental negligence lawsuit filed in another state. It involves a...

Medical professionals are subjected to standards when they're caring for patients. When someone doesn't receive the care they should, they might suffer harm. The injured patient might claim that they didn't receive care that was up to that set standard, but this is a...

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, four out of five adults in Colorado and across the U.S. take prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs or supplements at least once a week. In fact, a third of adults take five or more medications at the...

People in Colorado expect to receive a correct diagnosis and proper treatment when they go to the doctor's office or the hospital with a medical problem. However, medical errors can pose a serious risk to patients' health; people who are misdiagnosed may face a...