A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFINITION
DO I NEED A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWYER? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Good health is undoubtedly the most valuable thing a person can have. However, it is also one of the most fragile things. There are many factors, such as bacteria, viruses, lifestyle habits, and even accidents that can compromise your health. Data gathered by […]
5 STEPS TO TAKE IF YOU’VE BEEN INVOLVED IN A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE
According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins University, more than 250,000 deaths occur every year in the United States because of medical errors. This accounts for 10% of all US deaths and is the third highest cause of death today. Medical malpractice happens when an individual is harmed or injured by a doctor who neglects […]
5 QUALIFICATIONS FOR A VALID MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE
Many people often find themselves confused about the general rules and principles that apply to medical malpractice cases. Medical malpractice can happen to anyone and it can take many forms. It falls under the tort of negligence and occurs when a patient is harmed by a doctor through actions like operating on a wrong body […]
4 TYPES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
According to National Practitioner Data Bank in 2003 there were approximately 15,000 paid medical malpractice claims against physicians (MDs and Dos.)This number has dropped more than 40% to below 8,900 by 2014. Although the numbers may have declined, this issue is still very relevant. Medical malpractice is when a medical professional such as a doctor, […]
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
With the busy roads and large amount of people crowding the streets during the holiday period, accidents are bound to happen. It is no surprise that hospitals are extremely busy during the holiday season. They are often understaffed and studies show that accidents and negligence in hospitals peak during the holidays. So if possible, it […]