Archives for: September 20th, 2018
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 20, 2018
Cosmetic plastic surgery has seen a rise as of late, with 17.5 million surgical and minimally invasive procedures performed in the U.S. last year alone. The following are the most popular procedures according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Most Common Plastic Surgeries Breast Augmentations can increase breast size, correct unevenness, and or make adjustments […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 3, 2018
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails to perform their job to the best of their abilities and causes harm. Most of the time, medical negligence can be used as a synonym for medical malpractice. However, in legal terms, medical negligence is a property of medical malpractice. In fact, medical negligence is often the […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 29, 2017
The bladder is one of the main organs in a human’s urinary organ system with the kidneys, ureters, and urethra. The bladder, itself, is a muscular sac that sits in the pelvic region of the body. Urine is created in the kidneys before traveling down the ureters into the bladder. The bladder is lined with […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 21, 2017
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which doctors remove a part of a woman’s uterus or the entire thing. Most often, hysterectomies are a final treatment option for women who are suffering from uterine cancer. Other health problems such as endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain can be resolved with a hysterectomy. In this day and age, hysterectomies are […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 27, 2017
Any surgery – major or minor – comes with certain risks that are out of the control of the surgeon and team. Because of this, most patients sign a release form known as “informed consent” prior to going under the knife. This acknowledges they understand that surgery comes with certain risks that are out of […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 26, 2017
Medical malpractice – the professional negligence by a health care professional in which treatment provided was substandard, and caused harm, injury or death to a patient – is a convoluted branch of law. It requires the help of an attorney when taken to court and an experienced medical malpractice attorney at that. If you have […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 19, 2017
Dentists have a tricky role when acting as a healthcare provider, a therapist, and a friend at the same time. These professionals are known for reaching into their patient’s mouths and for their strong communication skills during awkward situations. As a patient, it can be hard to respond during a teeth cleaning or cavity filling, but […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 13, 2016
Even with current advancements in medicine, mistakes still happen. And sometimes these errors lead to life and death situations for patients. In fact, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, as many as 225,000 men and women die each year due in part to medical mistakes, and far more suffer injuries ranging from […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 14, 2016
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), medical negligence is the third leading cause of death in the United States, right behind heart disease and cancer. This statistic is alarming and significant, especially given that every person who is treated by some type of medical care provider is at risk. Most of […]
