When you go to the hospital or doctor’s office with symptoms that cause you pain or distress, you expect doctors to identify the cause of your symptoms. Furthermore, you trust that your primary physician will identify potential health problems you may be dealing with during…
A healthcare provider’s failure to render treatment that complies with the applicable standard of care in a patient’s case can lead to medical malpractice if the patient suffers injuries or complications from the care. However, some forms of medical malpractice occur more frequently than others….
A patient who suffers injuries or an adverse health outcome from medical care may have a medical malpractice claim against their provider. However, recovering compensation in a malpractice case requires showing that the provider rendered negligent care. Understanding Medical Negligence Medical negligence occurs when a…
According to a study conducted by Martin Mackay, a professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors account for more deaths of Americans than accidents, strokes, respiratory disease, and Alzheimer’s, among other diseases. In fact, the only causes of deaths in…
In most cases, you have 30 months, or 2 and a half years, from the date of malpractice to file a lawsuit. This deadline can be extended under certain, specific circumstances, but the general rule of thumb is 30 months from the date of malpractice…
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but when the diagnosis comes after repeated missed opportunities by doctors to detect the disease earlier, the situation becomes even more distressing. For example, an acquaintance recently shared a story about his cousin, who initially experienced swelling in his…
Understanding Medical Malpractice When a person receives medical treatment from a doctor or hospital and then suffers an injury afterward, it can be challenging for a non-medically trained person to determine if the treatment was negligent or constituted medical malpractice. Legal Requirements Before Filing a…
