Medical Malpractice

Approximately 795,000 Americans die or become permanently disabled annually because of misdiagnoses. Diagnostic accuracy can literally be a matter of life and death. But when does a mistake become medical malpractice?  At Johnson & Biscone, we understand the gravity of these situations and are here to help you navigate them. Our attorneys are highly skilled with decades of combined experience. […]

Have you ever had a doctor tell you that your genuine pain was all in your mind or that you were simply stressed out and needed to relax? That can be a form of medical gaslighting, whether the doctor was doing it intentionally or not. Why Does Medical Gaslighting Happen? Medical gaslighting refers to a distressing

Medical malpractice can be a traumatic experience for both patients and their loved ones. It doesn’t only impact trust in the healthcare system, either. Often, it leads to severe, life-changing injuries. While there are many possible forms of medical malpractice, these are a handful of the most common examples. Birth Injuries Of all the injuries

Cancer treatments are most effective when the disease is detected early. A cancer misdiagnosis wastes valuable time and causes undue pain and suffering. Thankfully, the law does have remedies in place. Fortunately, Oklahoma law provides remedies for the harmful actions or inactions of medical providers. What are the Types of Misdiagnoses  Oklahoma law addresses three

Medical malpractice is a relatively broad term encompassing a wide range of negligent behaviors. It occurs whenever a medical professional, such as a doctor, nurse, naturopath, chiropractor, dentist, or other, fails to provide an acceptable standard of care and, as a result, the patient is injured. The American Medical Association reports one in three healthcare

Nursing negligence is a form of medical malpractice resulting in severe or fatal harm to the patient. The most common examples of nursing negligence is failure to adequately monitor a patient, track vital signs and watch for signs of distress. Other examples of nursing negligence include: Improper medication (over/under-medication, wrong drug, wrong route of administration, etc.) Failure

Medical malpractice victims have, generally, up to two years to file a claim in Oklahoma once an injury is discovered. However, sometimes you only have one year. The time limit depends on the type of malpractice and where it occurred. While you have time to file suit, it is important to take action long before

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide an acceptable standard of care to patients. Doctors and other medical professionals are held to a strict code of ethics, and negligence resulting in harm is a violation of that code.  However, establishing that medical malpractice has occurred is a complicated task. Negligence often occurs when

If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of a medical professional, you may be entitled to file a medical malpractice claim to recover compensation for your damages. It’s important to understand that these cases are highly complex, and there are strict rules which apply to them. You will need to work with an experienced

Medical malpractice takes place every day at clinics and hospitals across America. But certain types of medical malpractice are more common than others. Here are the three most common claims of medical malpractice across our country today: 1. Misdiagnosis Misdiagnosis is the most common type of physician error in America today. The top 5 most commonly