Ingredients for a Successful Medical Malpractice Claim
Nov 21, 2011
The burden of proof rests with the plaintiff in civil litigation, and this guide discusses the things a plaintiff must prove to prevail in a claim for medical negligence. ...
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What is Shoulder Dystocia and What are the Risk Factors?
Nov 07, 2011
What is shoulder dystocia?
Shoulder dystocia occurs when, after delivery of an infants head, the anterior shoulder (the one pointing up, towards the ceiling) gets stuck behind moms pubic bone. Shoul...
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New Decision from the Colorado Supreme Court Affects Physician-Patient Privilege
Nov 07, 2011
In re: Ortega v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado and Lieuwen
The supreme court holds that section 13-90-107(1)(d)(I), C.R.S. (2011), provides an exception to the physician-patient privil...
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What is my medical malpractice case worth?
Oct 25, 2011
Determining the potential value of your medical malpractice case is an important part of representing you. Value in this context is not a personal judgment of you, but rather, a judgment of what outcom...
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Types of Fee Agreements
Oct 25, 2011
There are several types of attorney fee arrangements that may be available to you. Your financial means is an important consideration in choosing the manner in which you will compensate your lawyers. M...
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Subrogation Interests and Your Medical Malpractice Claim
Oct 25, 2011
What is a subrogation interest and why should I care about that?
If you have an injury that was caused by negligent medical care, a successful lawsuit about that injury will almost always give rise to...
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Top 3 reasons medical malpractice cases are turned down by lawyers
Oct 24, 2011
It can be frustrating when the firm you contacted to evaluate your medical malpractice claim does not provide an explanation for why they decided not to take your case. Usually if you follow up and ask...
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What is the difference between fees and costs?
Oct 21, 2011
Describes what the difference is between fees and costs in litigation, and how firms handle recouping their costs....
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What kinds of experts will I need for my medical malpractice claim?
Oct 18, 2011
A discussion of the types of experts you will need to prove your medical malpractice claim...
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Communicating with your lawyer--What to ask, tell, & expect
Oct 18, 2011
Hiring a lawyer is intimidating for many people, and those with medical malpractice claims may be especially wary. After all, your claim arose because the trust you placed in another professional--in ...
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