As with most lawsuits, medical malpractice cases often take a considerable amount of time to reach a resolution. Depending on the details of your case and any complicating factors present, the medical malpractice lawsuit timeline in your situation can span… Read More
Archive for the ‘Medical Malpractice’ Category
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The Differences Between Personal Injury And Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice and personal injury cases involve situations where someone suffered an injury because of another’s wrongful act. Likewise, both scenarios require the victim to seek compensation for their injuries. But medical malpractice (or negligence) refers to the mistakes or… Read More
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4 Common Examples of Nursing Malpractice
Generally, when we think of medical malpractice, we think of a doctor or surgeon that made a mistake during a procedure. However, any medical professional has the potential to act negligently, including the nurses. Nurses often get overlooked in malpractice… Read More
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When is Failure to Diagnose Considered Malpractice?
Most people visit the doctor to discover the cause of their illness. Unfortunately, many times patients are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. As a result, the patient’s untreated condition can worsen and become long-term, leading to death. If you… Read More
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Common Causes of Surgical Errors
Surgery requires immense skill and care from surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses. When medical staff makes an error during surgery, they can quickly risk a patient’s life. Even when a surgical error is not fatal, it causes serious injuries. Although surgical… Read More
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3 Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions
When you go to the doctor, you expect a timely and accurate diagnosis of your condition. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis, delays in treatment, or failure to diagnose happen daily in the medical field, often with life-threatening consequences. Each year, there are millions… Read More
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Can Poor Staffing Lead to Medical Malpractice?
Not enough staff on hand is a common problem across many industries. For example, getting your server’s attention to order your meal or finding an employee to help you in a retail store may take forever. However, when there are… Read More
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How Medical Malpractice Causes Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are devastating and life-changing for both patients and their families. Struggling with the physical and emotional aftermath of such an injury is challenging enough—but knowing the negligence of a medical professional caused it can make the situation… Read More
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4 Elements of a Successful Medical Malpractice Claim
If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence of a medical professional, you may have the right to file a medical malpractice claim. However, you must prove several elements of a medical malpractice claim to file a claim… Read More