Medical Malpractice Legal Guides (58 found)

Written by Salvatore J. Zambri
Mr. Zambri published an article that describes how he evaluated medical malpractice claims, and how he successfully obtains just for those who have been victims of tragic medical errors. The full article can be read at his website (link is below).
Posted 4 months ago in Medical Malpractice.

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Medical malpractice cases are complicated. For this reason, the judge and jury must be given a good amount of evidence in order to decide whether medical malpractice actually occurred. Here is a brief overview of some of the types of evidence used.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Although an attorney will do most of the work in filing and presenting your case, there are things you can do to help give your case a good shot at success.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
If your doctor or other healthcare provider has lost your medical records, you are no doubt upset. It's not automatically medical malpractice, but there is some action you can take.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
If you suspect you have a medical malpractice case, you're probably thinking about requesting your medical records. Getting copies of all your records can be time consuming and frustrating. Here are a few tips to help you with the process.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jason Eric Kipness
Below is a brief of discussion of birth injury and medical malpractice cases in Texas.
Posted 4 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Lars A. Lundeen
"Medical malpractice" is another term for medical negligence.
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 4 months ago in Medical Malpractice.

Written by Jason Eric Kipness
Below is a brief discussion of medical malpractice in Texas.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 4 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Different states have different deadlines for filing various types of lawsuits. This guide provides an overview of the statute of limitations in Illinois medical malpractice cases, including some exceptions to the rule, and offers some tips on when to talk to an attorney.
Posted about 1 month ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Tami Leigh Diebel
One of the elements of a medical malpractice lawsuit is damages. Damages include both economic damages, actual lost money, and non-economic damages, pain and suffering and those damages not easily calculated in dollars.
Posted about 1 month ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Stephen Craig Haskell
Successfully litigating a medical malpractice claim is among the most costly and difficult legal challenges. Your case requires more than an adverse outcome and must include the testimony of a medical expert establishing the medical care was outside the standard of practice and not simply a risk.
Posted 6 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Marc Lawrence Breakstone
The following is a series of practical tips for finding the right lawyer for your personal injury or medical malpractice case and for understanding what to expect when you become involved as a client in personal injury or medical malpractice claim.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Personal Injury. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Joseph Michael Lyon
The following guide may be helpful for the practitioner who does not screen medical malpractice cases on a regular basis. It may also offer some additional insight to medical malpractice lawyers and assist them in refining their intake protocol.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Personal Injury. Jurisdiction: Ohio

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Bedsores are a red flag that a patient is being neglected. If you have a loved one in a nursing home or hospital and notice or suspect bedsores, take action right away.
Posted 4 months ago in Nursing Home Abuse - Neglect. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Donald Jeffery Kral
If you are an Ohio nursing home resident who has been abused/neglected in any way, you may be eligible for compensation from your nursing home and/or health-care providers.
2 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Cleveland, OH

Written by Kenneth M Keith
A brief overview of what can go wrong with refractive eye surgery and what can be done about it.
Posted 7 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Legal malpractice cases are difficult to win. Here's why.
Posted 3 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
If you suffer harm during a hospital stay, you may be considering suing the hospital for malpractice. Hospitals can be sued by themselves, but they are often sued along with the treating nurses, doctors or staff. Here is a brief overview of hospital malpractice.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Hospitals provide a wide range of care. The types of malpractice that occur in hospitals are just as varied. Here are some examples.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Medical malpractice isn't just committed by doctors. Other healthcare providers can be liable for injuries caused by their negligence, including nurses. Here are some examples of nursing malpractice.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois