Polio is a viral disease that affects the nervous system, causing paralysis. It spreads through direct contact with people who have the infection. The first major polio epidemic in the United States occurred in 1916 and reached its peak in 1952. Of the 57,628 reported cases, there were 3,145 deaths.
It is difficult to accurately estimate how often medical malpractice occurs because it often goes unnoticed or unreported. According to an article from the Journal of the American Medical Association, as many as 225,000 people die each year from medical malpractice. These incidents may be split into several subcategories:
Medical Negligence â The Third Largest Killer In The US. Almost a quarter of a million patients across the US die every year due to medical mistakes. Whether itâs a wrong diagnosis, an undetected infection, being given the wrong prescription, or errors during surgery, most, if not all, of these 200,000 deaths are preventable. Medical negligence is the third most common cause of death in the United States â only cancer and heart disease rank higher**. Thanks to medical malpractice attorneys, over $3bn was paid out in 2012 â thatâs one compensation award every 43 minutes.