Law Offices of Scott S Harris APLC

10/03/2026

An abnormal test result should never get lost in the shuffle.
When important findings go unreviewed or uncommunicated, patients can miss the chance for early diagnosis and treatment—with life-changing consequences.

Our latest blog explores how these breakdowns happen and when a failure to follow up may constitute medical malpractice.
https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/failure-follow-up-abnormal-tests/

Has an overlooked result harmed you or someone you love? Contact Attorney Scott Harris to discuss your situation.

Missed medical findings can delay care and cause lasting harm. Learn when a failure to follow up may constitute medical malpractice.

09/21/2026

When hospitals are understaffed, patients can pay the price.
Overworked nurses, low staffing ratios and ignored safety concerns can contribute to delayed treatment, medication errors, missed warning signs and inadequate monitoring. When these systemic failures cause preventable harm, the hospital or healthcare provider may be held legally responsible.

If you suffered a serious injury or complication and believe understaffing affected your care, acting quickly can help preserve important evidence.

Learn more about when understaffing may constitute medical malpractice—and how Scott S. Harris can help you pursue accountability and compensation.
Read the blog https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/hospital-understaffing-patient-harm/

08/20/2026

Who is watching the monitors while a patient is under anesthesia?
Safe anesthesia care requires much more than administering medication. Providers must continuously monitor oxygen levels, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and other vital signs—and respond quickly when something goes wrong.

Our latest article examines common anesthesia failures, including medication and dosing errors, airway problems, alarm fatigue, equipment issues, inadequate pre-op assessments, and breakdowns in post-anesthesia care.
https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/anesthesia-monitoring-failure/

Understanding how these mistakes happen can be an important first step for patients and families affected by a serious injury.

08/11/2026

A successful surgery is only part of the recovery process. Patients still deserve careful monitoring when warning signs appear.

Worsening pain, fever, swelling, drainage, or abnormal test results may point to serious post-surgical complications. When medical providers ignore those signs or delay treatment, the consequences can be devastating.

If you or someone you love suffered harm after surgery because concerns were dismissed or treatment was delayed, Scott S. Harris Law can help you understand your legal options.

For more on this topic visit my website https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/failure-treat-post-surgical-complications/

07/28/2026

Medical imaging is meant to provide answers. But when a serious condition is missed, misread, or not communicated in time, the consequences can be life-changing.

Radiology malpractice cases may involve missed tumors, fractures, internal bleeding, blood clots, or other conditions that should have been identified and addressed.

If you have concerns about a delayed or missed diagnosis, understanding what happened is an important first step.

How missed imaging findings, delayed reports, and communication failures can lead to serious patient harm and potential malpractice claims.

07/22/2026

Don’t let a delayed referral go unanswered. If you or a loved one suffered harm because a doctor failed to escalate care, contact Scott S. Harris Law today for a free consultation and find out whether you have a medical malpractice claim.

Read the blog to learn more about your rights after a delayed referral or failure to consult a specialist. https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/failure-to-escalate-care-specialist/

06/23/2026

Being sent home from the ER should mean a patient is stable—not that serious warning signs were missed.

Our latest blog explains how premature emergency room discharges may lead to serious harm, including missed strokes, untreated infections, abnormal test results, or worsening symptoms that should have required further care.

Learn when an unsafe ER discharge may point to medical malpractice and what legal options may be available for injured patients and families in California. https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/er-discharge-against-medical-indicators/

06/01/2026

California malpractice claims often begin with one❓: “What should have been done sooner?”

A delayed diagnosis of internal bleeding can have devastating consequences for patients and families. Hospitals are expected to recognize red flags, follow emergency protocols, and act quickly when symptoms point to hidden blood loss.

05/23/2026

Missed warning signs. Incomplete handoffs. Medication records with gaps.

If something went wrong during medical care, the chart may help reveal what happened. Nursing records can show whether symptoms were monitored, medications were given properly and concerns were communicated.
https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/nursing-documentation-errors-malpractice/

A medical malpractice attorney can help review the evidence.

05/13/2026

When patients enter the ICU, they depend on constant, attentive care. But what happens when that care falls short?
ICU negligence—like missed alarms, improper ventilator management, or delayed sepsis treatment—can have devastating consequences.

If you or a loved one has been affected by critical care errors, understanding your legal options is the first step toward accountability and recovery.

Learn more about ICU malpractice and your rights: https://www.scottsharrislaw.com/resources/articles/icu-negligence-medical-malpractice/