According to a survey published by the Archives of Internal Medicine, 90 percent of doctors admitted that they overtreat and overtest patients for fear of medical malpractice lawsuits.

This survey stems from a recent story in the Associated Press that states similar issues. The survey included surgeons, specialists, and primary care doctors.

The survey asked 1,231 doctors whether they order more procedures to be done on patients for fear of a malpractice lawsuit occurring later or and if they thought that protection against unwarranted lawsuits was needed to end the problem of overtesting. Nine out of 10 doctors said yes to both those questions.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, contact the Rhinelander medical malpractice lawyers of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874.

A jury in Milwaukee County, Wis., deliberated a medical malpractice claim in late April brought by the family of a lawyer who died of a heart attack in 2006. His family claims that the doctor misdiagnosed the man a few weeks before he died and thus did not notice his blocked arteries. They contend that if he had been properly diagnosed, he could have undergone procedures to fix the problem and extend his life.

The family physician who treated him argued that the man failed to come into the office for a follow-up appointment two weeks after the original diagnosis. The physician said he provided the care standard for a family physician.

Hundreds of food products containing salmonella-tainted peanut butter have been recalled across the country.  The tainted peanut butter is believed to have sickened at least 500 people and killed eight.  Now, medical experts are worried that humans are not the only ones at risk. At least one dog has died as a result of eating the tainted human food products, and many more pets could suffer the same fate as a result of pet treats which may also contain the peanut butter.  Fourteen varieties of pet products have now been added to the Food and Drug Administration's product recall list. Experts say that outbreaks of salmonella in animals are also potentially dangerous to humans, since animals can easily spread the infection to the people around them by physical contact such as licking or kissing. If you or someone you know has suffered medical problems as the result of product liability, please contact the Products Liability Lawyers of of Habush, Habush, & Rottier at 800-242-2874 to discuss your case and further legal options

A Rhode Island man recently won a $2 million medical malpractice lawsuit for his claim that he suffered brain damage due to a lack of proper care during open heart surgery at a Rhode Island hospital.   During the 1998 operation, the plaintiff claims he suffered from low amounts of oxygen to his brain, causing permanent damage.  The man lost memories of his children, became unable to properly form new memories, and experienced communication disabilities. After interest is calculated, the settlement amount is about $3.6 million.  The lawyer representing the sued hospital and doctor claims the plaintiff received excellent medical care.  The attorney plans to file a motion for a new trial, and if that fails, an appeal with the Supreme Court. If you have suffered from medical malpractice, contact the experienced Rhinelander personal injury attorneys at Habush Habush & Rottier today at 800.369.5990 to learn more.

The Oregon Supreme Court recently ruled to uphold a five-year statute of limitations involving minors.  After a recent claim that purported laws from Oregon's territory existence blocked the current time limitation, the court ruled to maintain the state law.  The claim was brought forth by a woman who sued Providence Health Center eight years after the birth of her son for failing to perform an emergency Caesarean section when signs of fetal distress were displayed.  The woman's son suffered several developmental disabilities due to a lack of oxygen during birth. The court ruled unanimously against the woman's case, declaring although the statute can lead to "harsh consequences," there is nothing in the state constitution to stop the legislature from setting that limit. If you or a loved one has been involved in a medical malpractice case and need legal representation, the experienced Rhinelander personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier can help you.  Contact them today at 800.369.5990 to discuss your legal options.