MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CAPS
Medical malpractice involves a healthcare provider being negligent or allowing an accident that goes against the standard practices of a particular procedure or operation. To have a successful medical malpractice suit, the patient needs to be able to prove that the healthcare provider’s actions caused injury. The doctor or nurse’s insurance representative and the victim’s […]
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BILL FAILS TO PASS
This past week there was a bill up for a vote in the Indiana Senate that aimed to reform the existing medical malpractice law. The bill was going to raise the amount someone can collect for a single malpractice incident in Indiana. The current limit is set at $1.25 million, which was set in 1999. […]
MEDICAL ERRORS LEADING TO PATIENT INJURIES AND DAMAGES
When a patient seeks care from a medical provider or facility, they trust it with their health and safety. As a patient, you expect that you will receive high-quality of care and that your provider will treat your safety as a top priority. However, if you experience a medical error during this process, you may […]
MARYLAND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PAYOUTS
Medical malpractice cases include claims against healthcare providers who are making a mistake or were negligent while providing care to a patient. A claim can range from negligent to severe negligence for cases that lead to death or a serious complication. These cases can be life-altering for many of the victims. The victim’s lawyer and […]
KNOWING THE WARNING SIGNS OF CEREBRAL PALSY
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a type of disorder that affects a developing brain, hindering muscle movements, balance, coordination and posture. In many cases, it can also affect speech, hearing, sensation and vision. Usually congenital, meaning it is present from birth, CP can also be acquired through a difficult birth or significant head trauma in the […]
IS IT MALPRACTICE IF YOUR DOCTOR DOESN’T WARN YOU ABOUT THE RISKS OF TREATMENT?
Your mom had been having some minor medical issues for a while, and her doctor recommended surgery to relieve the problem. You and your mom expected this to be a fairly routine procedure, so you’re absolutely stunned when your mom suffers a debilitating stroke either during or immediately after the surgery. Even more stunning, the […]
Determining Responsibility for Your Baby’s Birth Injury
Having a baby is one of the most celebrated moments in life, and the vulnerability of a mother and her child are at an all time high. The stress of the process on an obstetrician and medical staff can cause complications, or allow some conditions to go unnoticed. A birth injury can be detrimental to […]
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 […]