The Facts and Fiction of Medical Malpractice #infographic

Published by Web Desk Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Could you imagine waking up from open-heart surgery, only to find out that the surgeon operated on the wrong artery? What if you were awake but paralyzed while being operated on? Or, suppose you received someone else's surgery? Scary thought, isn't it? We bet you'd be even more terrified to know that all of these cases have happened in real life.

Up to 400,000 people die in the hospital every year as a result of medical malpractice. More than $3.7 billion was paid in malpractice damages in 2013 alone! While malpractice is preventable, it can happen to anyone – even celebrities. Michael Jackson, Joan Rivers, Dana Carvey, and more have all been victims. This infographic explores infamous cases of medical malpractice – both in reality, and among your favorite TV characters. It will become your secret weapon to making informed decisions in order to avoid becoming a victim of medical malpractice.

Infographic by: fagellaw

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