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Understanding Medical Malpractice: When Does a Mistake Become Negligence?

We place enormous trust in our doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers. When we enter a hospital or clinic, we believe we’re in capable hands—hands guided by years of training, experience, and a commitment to do no harm. But what happens

February 4, 2026

Birth Injury

Shoulder dystocia: its risk factors and complications

Expectant mothers in Iowa should be aware of the various birth injuries that might be incurred, such as shoulder dystocia. This occurs during a vaginal

January 2, 2019

Medical Malpractice

Understanding commonly misdiagnosed skin conditions

When people in Iowa go to seek treatment for skin conditions, they often want to find relief from unpleasant or painful symptoms. In other cases,

December 26, 2018

Birth Injury

Does your child have cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy can be hard to detect. Many parents do not notice their child has cerebral palsy for months or years after their child is

December 20, 2018

Medical Malpractice

Iowa family awarded $29.5 million for deadly CT scan

You might think you are safe at a doctor’s office. However, this is not always the case. This past summer, a jury awarded $29.5 million

December 19, 2018

Birth Injury

What is a hypoxic brain injury?

A brain injury is one of the most serious injuries a person can experience. One of these injuries is known as a hypoxic brain injury,

December 19, 2018

Medical Malpractice

Medication errors linked to issues with electronic health records

Watching clinicians enter information into electronic health records has become a familiar sight to patients in Iowa. Although substantial effort has gone into designing the

December 18, 2018

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