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How Do Medical Malpractice Claims Work When it Comes to Robotic Surgery?
Surgical procedures have come a long way over the past few decades. Surgical scars are getting smaller and patients are walking out of surgery the same day as their procedures. However, there is always a risk of serious…
Can You Sue a Nursing Home Over a COVID Death?
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, injury victims and family members of nursing home residents could file a lawsuit against the nursing home for negligent treatment that resulted in injury or death. Unfortunately for…
How to Gather Proof for Your Medical Malpractice Case
If you are taking your medical malpractice case to court, you need evidence to show the jury that the doctor committed malpractice. Just a claim alone without any evidence may not be enough to get your case past filing…
What To Do If You're Injured During an Urgent Care Visit
An urgent care center provides a broad level of medical care for people who need treatment for serious, but not immediately life-threatening conditions. Sometimes called walk-in care, these centers are an alternative to…
What To Do If You're Injured During an ER Visit
When an emergency medical issue comes up, the first visit is the emergency room. The emergency department (ED) is where a patient is evaluated and prioritized based on their condition. The most serious cases may go…
What To Do About Heart Surgery Malpractice
Thousands of heart surgeries are performed every day in the United States. Many of the patients come out of surgery successfully, with no major complications, and can go back to leading a normal life. However, like any…
What Counts As a Breach of Doctor-Patient Confidentiality?
When you talk to your doctor, it is important to be open and honest in order to make sure you receive the best care possible. If you keep important and relevant information secret, how can you expect a doctor to make a…
Is Sexual Misconduct Medical Malpractice?
Patients have to have a lot of trust when they open up to a doctor. You may tell your doctor things you would never even tell your closest friends or family members. During physical exams and evaluations, your doctor…
Common Misdiagnoses Doctors Make
After years in school, exams, licensing boards, residency, fellowships, and experience, doctors have a lot of education and training to help them make the right diagnosis. Doctors also have a lot of tools at their…
Can You Sue For a Delayed Diagnosis?
If your doctor failed to recognize signs of a more serious medical situation and it was not discovered until later, you may be a victim of delayed diagnosis malpractice. A delayed diagnosis can be very serious…
My Doctor Gave Me the Wrong Referral - Can I Sue?
If you go to see your doctor for a medical issue that should be handled by another medical professional, your doctor should refer you to a specialist. A specialist has the specific education, training, and experience to…
Medical Malpractice vs. Elder Abuse: What's the Difference?
Our elderly family members should be protected and well-cared for. Unfortunately, many older adults are subject to exploitation, negligent care, and even abuse. If you have an elderly family member who suffered an…
Can You Sue a Chiropractor for Medical Malpractice?
If a doctor makes an error that causes an injury, the injury victim can file a medical malpractice lawsuit. What happens when a chiropractor makes a mistake and injures a patient? If a chiropractor’s error causes injury…
Can You Sue a Dentist for Medical Malpractice?
Going to the dentist is rarely a pleasant event. It is easy to put off dental check ups out of concern that the dentist will find a cavity, tell you to floss more often, or recommend a root canal. However, when a…
What Are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice?
Most people believe that medical errors are rare. Unfortunately, they are more common than people realize. As many as 1 in every 10 deaths in the U.S. are caused by a medical error. Many patients and their families…
Is It Hard to Prove Medical Malpractice?
Even if you know in your heart that your doctor made a mistake that caused an injury, proving it in court is a very different process. Proving a medical malpractice case may not be hard or easy but it is generally very…
Can You Sue a Midwife for Medical Malpractice?
Midwives provide assistance to a mother during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and after delivery. Midwives in the United States have to undergo formal training, which could include certification as a midwife or as a…
Do I Need to Pay My Medical Malpractice Lawyer a Retainer?
After a serious medical injury, your finances may be a major concern. Even if you think you have a strong case against the doctors and hospitals, you may worry that you won’t have the money to file a lawsuit. However…
The Types of Damages in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
After a medical injury, the damage done may include scars, unnecessary surgery, and time away from your job and family. How is an injury victim supposed to be compensated for a medical error? In a medical malpractice…
Will a Medical Malpractice Settlement Pay My Medical Bills?
The cost of healthcare in the United States can be extremely expensive. Victims of medical malpractice become very aware of the costs of a doctor’s mistake when it can add up to tens of thousands of dollars in medical…
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