Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on May 26, 2019

People rely on their doctors every day in Washington to help them in making qualified decisions about their health that will enable them to overcome unwanted symptoms and maintain a healthy well-being. However, when a doctor sees dozens of patients each day, each with varying medical histories and symptoms, it is not unlikely that...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on May 21, 2019

If you have experienced certain heart problems, your doctor may have suggested the use of a pacemakers. And although there may be other options available for you at this time, getting one may be necessary in the future.Designed to regulate your heart’s rhythm, a pacemaker could help prevent your heart from beating irregularly, too...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on May 21, 2019

No matter your physical condition, when you experience pain or symptoms outside of what is normal for your body, you consult a medical doctor.Although they trained for years to become licensed to practice medicine, a physician has the ability to make errors.In some cases, a provider may misdiagnose you. And lacking an accurate understanding...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on May 1, 2019

When you seek medical care, you may feel as though your providers have all the say in your treatment plan. But while they have undergone training and are competent, they are human and just as capable of making errors as anyone else.As a patient, you likely understand less about the medical field than those...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on April 25, 2019

A common term heard in medical malpractice cases is a “never event.” In short, never events are extreme medical accidents or situations that should not have happened.However, there is a lot more to never events than that. Never events include a wide range of categories, details and situations. Here is a quick look at...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on April 23, 2019

The world of technology advances every day. And many of those advances impact the medical field. Many hospitals now use robots to perform various surgeries in Washington and across the country. Of course, medical professionals still operate the machines.Researchers at Harvard Medical School say that instead of operating them, physicians could soon work as a team...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on April 7, 2019

Because you trust that your health care provider in Washington will effectively diagnose you and provide customized treatment, it can be unnerving to hear stories about people who have been the victim of a costly medical error at the hands of their doctor. At Elk + Elk, we are committed to providing people with...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on April 3, 2019

Nursing homes should pay special attention to keeping their residents warm during Seattle’s cold weather months. Older people find it harder to stay warm than younger people, and the infirm nature of many nursing home residents makes it that much harder. The National Institutes of Health points out a number of problems that seniors...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on April 2, 2019

According to U.S. News & World Report, there are 214 nursing homes in Washington. Thousands of families across the state have made the often-difficult decision of placing their loved ones in one of these facilities when they are no longer able to live at home.While most residents have a positive experience at nursing homes,...

Posted in Firm News, Medical Malpractice on March 23, 2019

When the residents of Seattle visit a medical professional, they expect to receive quality medical care and diagnosis for any serious problems they may have. When a doctor or other medical professional is negligent in their treatment, there may be a case for medical malpractice. If you feel you have been treated negligently, you...