Medical Malpractice in the News – The Quaid Twins
In 2007, actor Dennis Quaid’s newborn twins were accidentally given an extremely inaccurate does of a blood thinner medicine. Although this action nearly killed them, twins Zoe Grace and Thomas Boone recovered quickly – long-term damage, on the other hand, is unknown.
Quaid and wife, Kimberley, filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical company, Baxter Healthcare Corp and Cedars-Sinai hospital. The lawsuit against Baxter was dismissed, partly because the lawsuit was filed in Illinois but the incident had occurred in California. Court papers indicated that the Quaids have the option to re-file the lawsuit in California, though there hasn't been any new information to confirm that. They agreed to a $750,000 settlement with Cedars-Sinai in late 2008.
In light of this incident, it is important to communicate with any hospital staff or outside physicians administering medical care to you or a family member. You have a right to know what kind of medication a physician is prescribing or a nurse is handing to you. Ask questions about any possible complications from a test or procedure. If you have any doubts, seek a second opinion. Remember that medical professionals are human beings first and can easily make a dangerous medical mistake.
Keep in mind that the risk of medical malpractice affects everyone - whether you are going to your physician for a yearly physical, to a hospital for routine surgery or even a physical therapy appointment.
If you or a loved one has been injured or are a victim of medical malpractice in New Jersey, the medical malpractice attorneys in NJ can help you with your case. Contact the NJ personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of James C. DeZao to learn more.
