Howell Law Blog
‘Distracted Doctoring’ Allegedly Kills Two Elderly Patients
Your Charleston medical malpractice attorneys at Howell Law recently read about a case in which a doctor is alleged to have prescribed ten times the n...
Doctor Drug Abuse Can Lead To Medical Malpractice Claims
When a doctor or care provider offers substandard care, the consequences can be serious for patients. Patients could die from the doctor errors, or ...
How To Find The Right Doctor For You
For whatever reason, you need a new doctor. Maybe you have changed insurance providers. Perhaps you have moved to a new city. No matter the cause, you...
Taking Charge Of Your Children’s Medication
One of the leading causes of death in our country is medication error. Medication errors, in and out of the hospital, tend to occur more frequently in...
Help Your Parent Avoid C.Diff In The Nursing Home
Moving your parent into a nursing home is never an easy choice. We want to care for our parents to the best of our ability, but sometimes the care req...
How To Protect Yourself From Medical Malpractice
As a patient, you are a partner in your healthcare. By paying close attention to what is happening to you in the doctor’s office and asking question...
Do You Really Need A C-Section?
Cesarean sections, or C-sections, are performed in the United States at a rate higher than that of any country in the world. Nearly one in three pregn...
Choosing A Surgeon For An Elective Procedure
Whether you have decided to have a cosmetic procedure or a weight loss surgery, you have the unique ability to take your time to pick the right surgeo...
Avoid Hospitals During The Holidays
You may not want to hear it, but studies show that negligence and accidents at hospitals peak during the holiday season. This is often the busiest tim...
Charleston Accident Lawyers At Howell Law Discuss Pharmacy Errors
In general, when it comes to medical malpractice, most people think of lawsuits against doctors, surgeons, and hospitals accused of providing improper...