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Orthopedic malpractice covers a broad area of cases. To give you a better understanding of what orthopedic malpractice may look like, our team at Tennessee Accident Law has compiled an overview of the different types of orthopedic malpractice. Misdiagnosis and/or Delayed Diagnosis Diagnostic errors are serious because they can result in a delay in treatment … Continue reading Orthopedic Medical Malpractice in Tennessee

Psychiatric malpractice is the legal term for a claim against a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist, for injuries sustained as the result of their negligence. Like other types of medical malpractice, psychiatric malpractice can occur when a mental health professional deviates from the standard of care in their field, resulting … Continue reading Psychiatric Malpractice in Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases

When you go to the doctor, you expect to be treated with professionalism, dignity, and respect. Unfortunately, some medical professionals abuse their position of power and engage in sexual misconduct with their patients. If you have been the victim of sexual misconduct by a medical professional in Tennessee, you may be wondering if you have … Continue reading Sexual Misconduct by a Medical Professional in Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases

If you’ve been injured as the result of a surgical error, you may be wondering if you have a case. Tennessee law allows patients who’ve been harmed by the negligence of a health care provider to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common … Continue reading Surgical Errors in Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases

If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice, you may be considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit. To succeed in such a suit, however, you will need to be able to prove that the death was caused by the negligence of a healthcare professional. Here’s what you need to know … Continue reading How to Prove Wrongful Death in a Medical Malpractice Case in Tennessee

If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of medical malpractice, you may be wondering if you have a case. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing brachial plexus palsy in Tennessee medical malpractice cases. This condition can be caused by a negligent physician or medical staff, and it can have … Continue reading Brachial Plexus Palsy in Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases

All You Need to Know about Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice Cases in Tennessee If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you may be wondering if it was the result of medical malpractice. In this blog post, we’ll give you an overview of cerebral palsy medical malpractice cases in Tennessee and … Continue reading Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice Cases in Tennessee

Erb’s palsy is a condition that arises when there is damage to the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus are the nerves located in the neck that control movement and sensation in the arm. This condition can be caused by shoulder dystocia during childbirth, which is when the baby’s shoulder becomes stuck behind the mother’s pubic … Continue reading Erb’s Palsy in Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases

Klumpke’s palsy is a form of nerve damage that can occur during childbirth. It is caused by the tearing or stretching of the brachial plexus, a bundle of nerves that runs from the spinal cord to the shoulder. This type of nerve damage can lead to paralysis or loss of sensation in the arm and … Continue reading Klumpke’s Palsy in Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases