HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE A MALPRACTICE SUIT AGAINST A DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL?
WHEN DO MEDICAL MISTAKES GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR MALPRACTICE? You trust your doctor and other health care providers to provide skilled care for you and your family. Unfortunately, tragic mistakes do happen. CNBC cites studies that indicate medical mistakes in the U.S. may result in 250,000 to 440,000 deaths each year. Researchers […]
HOW CAN YOU PROVE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE?
Medical malpractice accidents happen very frequency. If you have been involved in one, there are probably many questions that you may have. An experienced medical malpractice attorney will be able to answer any legal questions that you may have and collect damages for any losses that you encountered after your accident. The statute of limitations […]
HOW CAN I FIND A GOOD MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWYER?
Finding the right medical malpractice attorney can be a daunting task. There are so many options that entering the words “medical malpractice attorney” into an internet search engine may yield hundreds, if not thousands, of results in your area. Additionally, the pressure to make the right choice can be intense considering the circumstances. To make […]
HIGH medical malpractice COSTS CAN INCREASE THREAT OF INJURY
Visiting the doctor is rarely considered a pleasant experience, but it is a necessary act that Americans are far less likely to do. According to data from the United States Census, the number of average doctor visits has declined from 4.8 average visits in 2001 to 3.9 average visits in 2010. Fewer visits can result […]
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU FILE A NURSING HOME LAWSUIT
When you decide to place a loved one in a nursing home, you entrust their life—and your confidence in their well-being—to the care of others. While some nursing homes and their employees provide a safe and caring environment, there are too many that, unfortunately, do not. If you find yourself dealing with the latter, the […]
GET THE FACTS ON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Medical malpractice is a real issue, opposing a great threat to many people around the world. Every 43 minutes there is at least one medical malpractice payout. If you or a loved one have become a victim of a medical malpractice accident, then it is in your best interest to seek legal advice from a medical […]
MODERN TECHNOLOGY MISTAKES CAN LEAD TO BIRTH INJURIES
Expectant mothers feeling the pain of contractions will rush to the hospital to secure the support of medical professionals during labor and delivery. For most women, delivery at the hospital will improve their chances of a healthy birth and a quick recovery. For a small minority of patients, failures by the medical professionals overseeing the […]
DID YOUR PHYSICIAN FAIL TO DIAGNOSE A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION?
Getting an accurate diagnosis is crucial if you’ve ever been sick and had to go to the doctor. But what happens when a doctor misses your diagnosis? Unfortunately, misdiagnoses are all too common – and they can have serious consequences for your health. THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MISSED DIAGNOSIS When your healthcare provider fails to diagnose your […]
DANGEROUS DRUG LAWSUITS: SEEKING COMPENSATION
Prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals are often at the center of many lawsuits. Manufacturers must undergo appropriate tests to meet the criteria set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before releasing a product to the market. When the FDA properly licenses a product, it does not affect the manufacturer’s liability for someone injured due […]
CRUCIAL EVIDENCE IN A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIM
Claims related to medical malpractice are among the most complex for various reasons. First, the field of medicine is ever-evolving, and there may be different diagnostic or treatment procedures for similar conditions. Second, evidence related to such claims may not be so forthcoming. As such, proving negligence by a healthcare provider is not as simple, yet it’s […]