Medical malpractice cases are complex legal matters that involve claims of negligence or wrongful actions by healthcare providers, which result in harm or injury to a patient. When a patient or their family believes they have been a victim of medical malpractice, they may seek compensation through a settlement. Understanding the medical malpractice settlement process…
Most of the medical malpractice claims that are filed in this country are founded upon the legal concept of negligence. Medical negligence occurs when a doctor or other medical professional acts or behaves in a way that deviates from what is accepted medical practice. Preventable medical errors are one of the most common types of…
According to national statistics, only 27 percent of medical malpractice cases that go to trial are actually successful for the victim compared to 52 percent of other plaintiff-won tort cases. This low number is a strong indicator that if a victim is going to pursue a malpractice lawsuit, it is critical to have a seasoned…
Medication errors are a very serious form of medical malpractice. According to statistics provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency receives more than 100,000 reports each year about possible medication errors. These reports are filed by consumers, medical professionals, and even drug manufacturers. Studies confirm that people who are of lower socioeconomic…
When you are suffering from back or leg pain – whether from an accident injury or a medical condition – you depend on your physician and other medical staff to provide not only effective treatment but safe treatment. But all too often, the medication patients are given cause terrible side effects that can cause permanent…