Doctor tried to force narcotics because they were busy. What can I do?

In order to successfully maintain a medical malpractice claim there must be not only bad conduct, but also sufficient damages to support the costs...

I saw a well-known opthamologist for cataract surgery. The first visit was the end of 2013 and summer, 2014 the cataract surger

The first question in any medical malpractice case is whether the physician "breached the standard of care." If the physician failed to do what a...

Can I sue the VA for malpractice?

The short answer is, yes, you can bring a lawsuit against the VA for medical malpractice. The long answer: Your case will involve a tricky and...

What are my sisiters and I entitled to from insurance company if mom was hit and killed in auto-ped accident?

First, a tragedy like this can never be fully compensated by our court and insurance system. My deepest condolences for your loss, especially...

Staph infection 2 weeks after surgery, multiple ER visits before treated. Could I sue?

A claim for medical malpractice under Utah law requires showing, first, a breach of the standard of care [i.e. somebody made a mistake]. Next,...

Damages in a claim for wrongful death include, among other thints, the loss of love, society and companionship. Each heir has a different...

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I've been made whole. Can I still sue for damages?

As with many negligence claims where there has been reimbursement or compensation via insurance or otherwise... it depends. You probably can still...

Do I need a medical malpractice attorney? Could I lose my job for suing the University of Utah as they are my employer?

A very big hurdle to bringing a successful medical malpractice lawsuits is sheer cost. The costs associated with expert witness fees, filing fees,...

Do i have a case for a medical claim?

You may have a claim for medical malpractice. Medical negligence cases in Utah must first go through the Department of Professional Licensing's...