Medical Malpractice Legal Guides (58 found)

Written by Michael J. Helfand
If you have been hurt as the result of a nurse's treatment or lack of treatment, you may be wondering if you should sue for malpractice. It's difficult for an attorney to give that kind of advice without knowing the full story. Here is what you can do if you suspect nursing malpractice.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Doctors, even surgeons, make mistakes. Sometimes, these mistakes are negligence; other times, they are just mistakes. Here is what you need to prove in order to have a successful case for surgical malpractice in Illinois.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
There is a difference between the risks generally associated with a surgery, and surgical malpractice. The difference depends largely on the opinions of medical experts. Here are some examples of surgical malpractice we see in Illinois.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by James Charles Haigh
Having represented many dentists in malpractice cases over the years, I have noted patterns in many cases. The following are ten common-sense ideas to help dentists avoid malpractice suits.
Posted 4 months ago in Medical Malpractice.

Written by William G. Mccabe
Dentists are health care practitioners just as any other type of doctor. Dentists are subject to the same standards and laws as their colleagues in the health care practitioner field.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Michael W. Clancy
Patients are many times unsure what do to if they believe that they or a loved one have received negligent medical care. Here are a few things that you can do make sure that you gather the information that you need without jeopardizing your ongoing care needs.
10 of 17 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Medical Malpractice.

Written by Lannie Todd Kelly
Doctors and health care providers who injure their patients do not want to preserve the evidence of that harm. Insurance companies would prefer to silence the story. In order to make sure that the truth can be presented to a jury several years after an event, here are some basic steps:
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Medical Malpractice.

Written by Jerry I. Meyers
Patients and their families frequently are afraid to ask questions or fear that asking questions may interfere with the delivery of health care. Health care providers who will not answer questions should be suspect. The malpractice lawyers most important function is providing answers.
Posted 6 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Medication errors can be the fault of doctors, pharmacists, nurses and hospitals. There are two main categories of errors.
2 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Sometimes, patient vigilance can prevent medication error. Here are some tips to help you avoid a mistake that could have life-threatening consequences.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Frank H. Bailey
If you believe you have been a victim of medical negligence, the outcome of your case will depend on what is in the medical records. This guide shows you how to obtain those records.
Posted 29 days ago in Medical Malpractice.

Written by Robert Warren Painter
Face it. Hospitals and physician offices are busy places, so it is easy for patients to fall through the cracks, even when they require urgent care. These two steps can help give you or your loved one an upper hand in getting the care that you need.
5 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 8 months ago in Medical Malpractice.

Written by Gayle H Sullivan
When faced with a possible medical malpractice case, one of the first steps we take is to investigate the doctors involved. Clients and other lawyers frequently ask us for help in their own research checking on a doctor. These days, this is something that anyone with an Internet connection can do.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Connecticut

Written by Joshua L. Berger
Many diseases that entirely curable if caught early, such as cervical cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer. Often, your doctor's failure to order the appropriate causes a delay in diagnosis. This delay can lead to serious injuries or death. Be aware of these common doctor mistakes.
Posted 7 months ago in Medical Malpractice.

Written by Joseph H. Saunders
Doctors and pharmacies are prescribing or filling prescriptions for overdoses of Acetaminophen and Tylenol with surprising frequency. There is a narrow range between the therapeutic doses of this medicine and an overdose that is toxic to the liver.
Posted 5 months ago in Medical Malpractice.

Written by R. Michael Bomberger
This legal guide explains the FDA’s alert concerning the dangers of radiation overexposure after 206 patients were exposed to 8x the normal levels of radiation during CT scans at a Los Angeles Hospital, the FDA's concerns about other hospitals, and patients’ legal rights to compensation.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Robert Addison Nading II
Should you talk to a lawyer after a family member suddenly dies following surgery?
Posted 4 days ago in Medical Malpractice. Jurisdiction: Iowa

Written by Lee S Goldsmith
Ask the attorney: 1. Does your attorney understand the medicine? 2. Does your attorney have experience? 3. Has your attorney handled a case like yours? 4. Can your attorney get experts? 5. Is the attorney going to charge you expenses? 6. Will the attorney work on your case?
Posted 3 days ago in Medical Malpractice.