medical malpractice lawyers Tulsa

What Exactly Is Medical Malpractice?

Accidents happen. But when they happen due to the negligence of medical professionals they can often have severe consequences. This is called medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a medical professional that does not perform their medical duties in a competent manner. But how can you prove this? In order

Hospital Errors Cause Hundreds of Thousands of Injuries Every Year

Preventable hospital mistakes may cause the death of over 400,000 patients each year in the United States. A recent study shows that medical procedures are causing serious injuries and death to patients with alarming frequency. A woman in Texas is suing a Dallas hospital over a devastating surgical error. In 2007, the woman underwent serious heart surgery.

Stryker Corp Continues to Deal with Fallout of Defective Medical Equipment

The fallout surrounding the recall of Stryker Corp’s Rejuvenate and ABG II Modular Hip Implants continues despite the announcement of a major settlement agreement in November. The November 3rd settlement offer was an attempt to resolve thousands of claims filed against the company by patients who experienced severe pain and complications after receiving a Stryker

Standing up Against Bullying

Did you know that 40% of Tulsa Oklahoma children and young adults say they have been bullied at some point in their school career? That number may surprise you, but bullying is becoming a major problem facing kids and teens today. Bullying is no longer just used to describe fighting or physical aggression. Kids and

Oklahoma Laws Protect The Elderly in Nursing Homes

Sometimes in life one is forced to make difficult decisions. Admitting an elderly loved one into a nursing home facility or eldercare community is never easy. However, at times it is necessary in order to provide them with the best and most efficient healthcare possible. Many nursing homes are professional, safe, responsible, and caring, but

Are you a Victim of a Faulty Metal on Metal Hip Replacement?

Did you know that more than 285,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the United States?  People suffering from sports injuries, arthritis, and the elderly often decide to get a hip replacement to help ease their pain. However, sometimes patients end up in more pain because of complications with their new metal on

FDA Recalls Tattoo Inks and Needles

Thinking about getting a tattoo?  Well, you might want to think again. While tattoos are popular in all age groups and demographics these days, “getting inked” is something one should put a lot of thought into, specifically because tattoos can introduce medical issues that were not present prior to getting tattooed. Just because there are

Smith & Nephew Recalls Hip Replacement Units

Hundreds of thousands of people annually undergo hip replacement surgery. The most common of these reasons are arthritis, injury to the hip joint, and bone tumors. There are different types of hip replacement medical devices, including plastic, ceramic, and metal on metal. Unfortunately, over the past decade, many hip replacement devices have been recalled due

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