Written by attorney Lars Lundeen, almost 4 years ago.
Medical Negligence Can Include Action or Inaction. Medical Negligence occurs when a medical provider does something which a reasonably prudent medical provider in the same or similar geographic area... more
Written by attorney Michael Helfand, almost 4 years ago.
A doctor-patient relationship. First, you need to prove that you had a doctor-patient relationship with the surgeon. Basically, this means that the surgeon agreed to perform your surgery. This... more
Written by attorney Michael Helfand, almost 4 years ago.
Failure to monitor. Nurses are often the ones monitoring you while you are in the hospital, or assessing your condition before you are seen by a doctor. These medical professionals are held to... more
Written by attorney Dane Johnson, over 3 years ago.
Understanding Causes of Anesthesia Errors. Studies have shown that the overwhelming majority of preventable anesthesia incidents involved human error. Opportunities for error are abundant.... more
Written by attorney Michael Helfand, almost 4 years ago.
Doctors. This may be the most obvious type of defendant in a medical malpractice case. Doctors are often sued in cases of medical negligence because they were the provider who failed to diagnose an... more
Written by attorney Ian Alexander, almost 4 years ago.
Birth injuries In General. Advancements in medical science like fetal monitoring have contributed significantly to a decrease in infant morbidity and mortality. In fact, between 1970 and 1985 the... more
Written by attorney Michael Helfand, almost 4 years ago.
Time limits. The time limits for bringing a wrongful death claim are relatively short. You generally have two years from the date of the accident or the date of death. In some cases, you have as... more
Written by attorney Joseph Griffith, about 4 years ago.
Overview. Medical and health care providers — primarily hospitals, surgeons, doctors, pharmacists, physicians, nurses and emergency medical technicians (“EMTs”) -- are expected to offer us care and... more
Written by attorney Timothy Kennedy, about 4 years ago.
Speak to a Lawyer, First. I know, a lawyer's first advice is always to get a lawyer. But in this instance, your claim really is at a critical juncture. You need to speak with a competent lawyer to... more
Written by attorney Ian Alexander, over 4 years ago.
What is a lien?. A physician is allowed to put a lien against any future settlement that comes out of that lawsuit. Or, a physician might be able to enter into a contract with a patient allowing the... more
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