Believe it or not, most physicians are repeat malpractice offenders. A New England Journal of Medicine study indicated that doctors who are sued once for malpractice are generally more likely to be sued again for malpractice. “Specifically, 1 percent of physicians paid 32 percent of all malpractice claims, and the more physicians are sued, the [...]
Finding the right doctor isn’t easy. It requires a lot of shopping and digging. You want to find a doctor who you feel has the qualifications and skills for the best care. It’s really an important professional relationship. Smart questions and some skepticism can help you find Dr. Right. The Search for Dr. Right What [...]
Lobbyists for medical professionals have been fighting long and hard as an advocacy group to help medical professionals defend their professional decisions and reputations when it comes to medical malpractice claims without merit. Just recently a bill was approved by the House Judiciary Committee to cap certain medical malpractice payments at $250,000 nationwide. The Protecting [...]
Medical malpractice is a specialized type of personal injury case that is brought against physicians, hospitals, nurses, EMTs or other medical care professionals. It is a type of professional malpractice that applies only when a person is harmed in the course of receiving some type of medical treatment or medical care. Regardless of experience or [...]
When someone dies and medical malpractice is suspected, it is common for the family of the deceased to pursue legal action against the party it believes is responsible. These lawsuits, known as wrongful death lawsuits, are more common than most people realize. Medical malpractice happens much more often than it should, and sometimes people are [...]
If you’re filing a lawsuit against a medical provider, pharmaceutical company medical device manufacturer or like entity, there’s only so much you can say. You’ll need to provide the necessary paperwork to tell your story and prove it when it comes to a medical malpractice claim. Medical records, forms, letters and other types of documents [...]
The quality of care that an injured worker receives after an accident can have a direct influence on the outcome of a Worker’s Comp claim. Physicians swear an oath to “first, do no harm,” but through haste, inattention, negligence or incompetence, the opposite may occur. Patients who suffer from medical malpractice need a reliable and [...]
When it comes to medical malpractice, the first thing that jumps to mind is a doctor being sued for failing to care for a patient. But in reality, doctors are not the only medical professionals with a duty to care for patients – nurses also fall into this category. Malpractice cases are brought against nurses [...]
A cesarean section, or "C-section," is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. Obstetricians may recommend this procedure when natural delivery is not possible or is viewed as unsafe. However, in some cases, doctors may recommend a C-section inappropriately. Because C-sections can result in serious complications, performing this procedure unnecessarily puts patients at a [...]
Kids will be kids, and a lot of the time that means getting hurt. According to USA Today, 1.35 million youths a year have serious sports injuries. Whether your own child, a friend, or a family member is participating in an athletic event, being aware of the legalities is extremely important. Of course no one [...]
