A few of the most commonly asked questions regarding medical malpractice. Choose a link to jump right to a question and answer, or just scroll down and browse the page. What is “Medical Malpractice”? What must be shown to prevail in a medical malpractice case? What is the first step in pursuing a medical malpractice…
More American women are dying from pregnancy-related complications than any other developed country in the world. Let that sink in for a moment. The United States, for all its wealth and technology and highly skilled professionals, is the most dangerous developed country in the world for a woman to give birth. Where deaths per 100,000…
Like many other people, you may think you have a medical malpractice lawsuit if your doctor makes a mistake while treating you. This may or not be true. The truth is, there’s a lot more to a medical malpractice case than a patient getting hurt. The key factors involve showing or proving: A doctor or…
If your doctor or another medical professional’s negligent actions cause you injury at any point during the treatment process for a condition, then you may have a medical malpractice case. Malpractice cases are often difficult to prove and require the assistance of skilled negligence attorneys. If you believe you have a malpractice claim, it is…
Medical Malpractice FAQs Are nursing home cases considered malpractice? Can a case be reopened after it is settled? Can I sue my doctor for releasing my records to my employer? Can you file malpractice against someone other than a doctor? Can you sue for what might have happened? Do most cases go to trial? How…
If you’ve been injured, you’ll probably want to hire what’s called a “plaintiff’s lawyer.” Most lawyers who specialize in personal injury law will either represent injured people or defend against personal injury lawsuits, but usually not both. If you don’t already have a list of prospective lawyers, a great place to start your search…