The Legal Guide: Understanding Hospital Negligence vs. Medical Malpractice
Medical negligence occurs when a treatment error is made. Medical malpractice involves a deviation from the standard of care you received versus the care you should have been given. Understanding hospital negligence vs. medical malpractice is important to understanding your legal options. Damaged health caused by a medical professional or facility does not always constitute […]
Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim for a Birth-Related Injury
Welcoming a new baby is a joyous life event. So, it is unfortunate when preventable medical mistakes complicate the baby’s delivery, seriously injuring them. Suddenly, the baby’s health is on the line, and the family may not know where to turn or what an injury means for their child’s future. If you or a loved […]
Key Questions to Ask a Medical Malpractice Lawyer During Your Consultation
The last thing patients expect is to suffer harm at the hands of a negligent medical professional they trusted. If you are in such a situation, you can explore your legal options to determine if you can sue the liable parties for financial compensation. A medical malpractice attorney can protect your rights and hold the […]
Can You Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice? Legal Implications Explained by an Attorney
You can sue a hospital for medical malpractice. Doctors are not the only members of the healthcare community who can get sued when substandard medical care causes harm or injury to someone. This blog discusses when you can sue a hospital for medical malpractice and the legal implications of doing so, as explained by an […]
Medical Malpractice in Cosmetic Surgery: What You Should Be Aware Of
If you had a terrible outcome from plastic surgery, you are probably wondering about your legal options. Some people think you cannot sue for an unexpected side effect or a bad result from so-called vanity procedures because they are elective surgeries, but that is not true. This blog will discuss what you should be aware […]
Proving Damages in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
If you suffered medical malpractice, then you have the right to recover compensation. However, to be compensated, you must prove that your damages resulted from a medical provider’s negligence. To do this, there’s no getting around it: you need evidence. In a situation like this, you could benefit from entrusting your medical malpractice lawsuit to […]
Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death: Seeking Justice for Loved Ones
If your close family member was the victim of medical malpractice and did not survive the harm they suffered from substandard medical care, you might wonder if the at-fault parties can be held accountable for their actions. In situations of medical malpractice and wrongful death, seeking justice for loved ones is possible. A negligent healthcare […]
Can People Of All Ages Have A Medical Malpractice Case?
Are there age limits to a medical malpractice suit? Anyone can file a claim. You must follow the malpractice statutes of limitation in your state. You need to file the claim before you run out of time. Note that issues like fraud, intentional concealment and foreign objects are not bound to the statutes of limitation requirements. California […]