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What Is Classified As Medical Negligence?
Medical negligence happens when a doctor or medical professional fails to provide proper care. Everyone has a duty not to negligently cause injuries. However, doctors have a special duty of care based on their training…
How Can I Check My Doctor's Malpractice History?
You may have every confidence in your doctor. However, after something goes wrong and you are injured by a medical error, your opinion may change. After filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, you may be shocked to learn…
Do Doctors Hide Mistakes?
Doctors make mistakes all the time. In some cases, those mistakes are minor and no one is injured. However, some medical mistakes can lead to serious health consequences, including serious injury, disability, or death…
Botched Facelift Procedures and Medical Malpractice
Getting a face-lift is a common cosmetic surgical procedure for people getting into their 50s, 60s, or 70s. A facelift can reduce sagging skin and smooth the contours along the jawline and cheekbones. Facelifts are…
What Happens if There Are Medical Documentation Errors?
Your medical record documents your medical care, treatment plan, and observations. Your health record is incredibly important in communicating your care in the hospital. Problems in your medical chart can mean problems…
How Often Do Doctors Get a Diagnosis Wrong?
A diagnosis is the identification of a medical illness or condition that is made based on an examination of the patient. Making a diagnosis is one of the most important roles provided by doctors. Doctors often need to…
Spinal Fusion Implant Malpractice
The spine is among the most important structures in the human body. It is literally the backbone of a person, and is responsible for protecting the spinal cord as well as providing stability and structure. Patients with…
Are Medical Malpractice Cases Hard to Win?
Medical malpractice lawsuits have the same burden of proof as other civil lawsuits. The injury victim has to show that "by a preponderance of the evidence," they meet the elements of the claim. This means it is more…
How to Find a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Chicago
After a medical injury in a Chicago Hospital, the injury victim may not know where to turn. The hospital may be avoiding your calls and the doctor may try and blame the mistake on something you did. At this time, you…
What Are the Most Common Reasons Patients Sue Their Doctors?
Healthcare patients don't just sue doctors on a whim. There are generally very good reasons for when a patient goes through the process of filing a lawsuit against their healthcare provider. Among the most common…
How Common Are Surgical Mistakes?
Surgery can be a major medical intervention. Most patients don't undergo surgery without giving it serious thought. In most cases, patients will undergo surgery after carefully considering the risks and benefits. There…
The Basics of Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Law
Every state has different medical malpractice laws. It may not seem fair but your legal options can depend on the location where your hospital or doctor is located after a medical injury. State laws can impact the…
Medical Malpractice and Breast Implant Surgery
Breast implants are one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. Some people want breast implants to give them more self-confidence, balance their figure, or adjust the size of their breasts…
What Elements of Malpractice Are Hardest to Prove?
There are four basic elements of a medical malpractice case. To win compensation for a medical injury, the plaintiff has to prove each element of the claim. Even if you think you have a strong case, it is important for…
Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Restraint Injuries?
When an older parent or family member can no longer care for themselves at their own home, they may need to be placed in a residential facility. It can be a difficult decision for family members when they have to…
Artificial Pacemaker Medical Malpractice
Millions of people across the world have a pacemaker implanted as a way to repair damaged hearts. A successful pacemaker implant can prolong a quality of life for years to come. Pacemakers can be for people with…
What Evidence Do You Need for Medical Malpractice?
When you file a medical malpractice lawsuit, you are responsible for proving to the court that the doctor or hospital committed malpractice. This includes showing evidence that supports your case, that the doctor did…
What Are Examples of Medical Errors?
You may hear the term "medical malpractice" on TV and in movies and generally understand what it is. However, until you have experienced a serious malpractice incident that causes serious injury and suffering, it is…
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Chicago?
In most cases, victims of medical malpractice in Illinois have to file their claim within 2 years from the date of the injury. There may be different time limits for younger patients or where the cause of the accident…
Who Has the Burden of Proof in Medical Malpractice Cases?
When an injury victim takes their case to court, it is up to them, the plaintiff, to prove the defendant is responsible for their injuries. In most types of negligence cases, the plaintiff has the burden of proof to…
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