Medical Malpractice Law Medical malpractice can happen when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care. However, not every error or injuries that result from treatment are medical malpractice that is compensable. A doctor is required to treat his patients with reasonable expertise and care. In the event of a malpractice claim, the […]
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Do? A medical malpractice case involves the injury of a patient resulting from the negligence of a doctor or a lack of care. This could be due to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment, as well the use of defective medical devices. Compensation can include reimbursement of actual expenses like medical […]
How to File a Medical Malpractice Case A patient who discovers that an object that is foreign, such as surgical clamps, remains inside her body after gall bladder surgery can file a medical malpractice lawsuit. A successful claim must establish the legal elements of medical negligence: duty, deviation from this duty, direct cause and injury. […]
Four Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case Malpractice lawsuits are a serious and feared threat for physicians. They can increase insurance costs for doctors as well as alter medical practice. In general doctors owe patients the obligation to follow the accepted medical practice without deviation or infraction. This is referred to as the standard of […]
What Is a Medical Malpractice Claim? A medical malpractice claim is brought by an individual who is unhappy with the negligence of a healthcare worker. The patient, or his or his or her estate in the case of a deceased patient must show that the negligence caused injury or harm. In general, lawsuits claiming medical […]
