There are some medical procedures that require you to be sedated for a period of time. When this happens, an anesthesiologist is responsible for administering the proper dosage of anesthesia and monitoring it throughout the procedure. Unfortunately, there is always… Read More
Archive for the ‘Medical Malpractice’ Category
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What Do You Need to Bring for a Medical Malpractice Consultation?
If you believe that you suffered injuries as a direct result of medical malpractice, the first thing you should do is consult with a lawyer. A lot of medical malpractice lawyers offer free consultations for those who believe they have… Read More
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The Four Elements of a Successful Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice cases are known to be some of the most complex due to the medical knowledge and expert witnesses required. For this reason, it is important to know what is needed in order to increase the chances of winning… Read More
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Is the Doctor or Hospital Responsible for Medical Malpractice?
It can be tricky to determine who exactly is at fault when medical malpractice occurs. While it may be assumed that the doctor is automatically at fault, there are so many other people involved in medical procedures. In fact, sometimes… Read More
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How Can Medical Malpractice Cause Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is a very serious medical condition that occurs when oxygen can not get to an infant’s brain during delivery. Though it can range from mild to severe, children that are diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy will be affected for… Read More
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Medical Malpractice: Diagnostic Errors
When we go visit a doctor for a health concern, we trust them to be able to tell us exactly what is wrong and how to fix it. When a doctor misdiagnoses or even fails to diagnose a condition, it… Read More
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What is Medical Negligence?
When you hear about or are involved in a medical malpractice case, medical negligence is a term that will likely come up often. This is because negligence is one of the elements that must be proved in order to win… Read More
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The Five Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional breaches the standard of care they are supposed to follow with all patients. In order for it to qualify as medical malpractice, the doctor’s negligence must have directly resulted in some type of… Read More
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Medical Malpractice: Nursing Negligence
When a medical malpractice incident occurs, the first person we probably look to blame is our doctor. However, there are quite a few people that can be responsible for medical malpractice. Nurses play a vital role in ensuring that we… Read More
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Medical Malpractice: Surgical Errors
When a surgical error occurs, it is not automatically considered medical malpractice. In order to qualify as malpractice, the mistake had to be negligent (breach the standard of care) and cause some type of injury to the victim. Here… Read More