Medical malpractice cases are filed on a regular basis throughout the United States. But what types of cases are most common? It turns out that there are some areas of medical care that tend to produce more medical malpractice cases than others. 3 Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases 1. Surgical Mistakes For patients who go [...]
If you or a loved one has been injured by a doctor or other medical care provider, and you believe that the injury was the result of negligence, then it is important that you report your injuries. But how do you report medical malpractice? And to whom do you submit a report? Well, the answer [...]
If you have been injured or have a loved one that has been injured due to medical negligence, you may be considering filing a medical malpractice case. While state laws can vary on medical malpractice – and you definitely want to research your state’s laws before you begin – there is a general sequence of [...]
The number one question for patients bringing a malpractice lawsuit is, “How much will it cost?” And the answer to that question depends on whether or not you use a lawyer or go it alone. Just keep in mind that it’s not uncommon for it to cost less when you use an attorney. And there [...]
When it comes to choosing a doctor for your health care, it’s important to know his or her track record. Has your doctor ever been sued for malpractice? Has your doctor lost a malpractice suit? How many times has your doctor been sued for malpractice? However, it’s also important not to panic if your doctor [...]
Medical malpractice suits are a legal way to enable injured patients to seek and receive compensation due to medical negligence by a medical professional. No two medical malpractice suits are the same, however, there are specific requirements for each case. These requirements include establishing that the medical professional had a duty of care and that [...]
When someone is injured or killed because of the actions of a medical professional, it can be categorized as medical malpractice or medical negligence. For civilians, it can be difficult to understand the difference between these two concepts. However, these two types of wrongdoing are not the same and may lead to different outcomes in [...]
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 [...]
