Can a third party injured due to medical malpractice sue the healthcare provider?
When we think of a medical malpractice suit, what usually comes to mind is a patient injured in some way by his or her medical provider. It is easy to conjure up images of drug interactions and botched surgeries, as these are...
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Month: May 2016
Dental Malpractice Suit after 6-Year-Old Dies Following Simple Dental Procedure
Why does U.S. law often work to protect dentists rather than patients?
No parents should have to suffer the tragedy recently endured by a California couple. Tim and Eliza Sears lost their beloved kindergartener, Caleb, during an uncomplicated dental procedure. In addition to suing the oral surgeon involved, Dr. Doucet, for malpractice, they are...
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Don’t Have a Toothache in Maine!
Why do Maine dentists keep practicing despite serious violations?
A recent research study performed by WGME (a Maine affiliate of CBS) found that dozens of dentists in Maine are continuing to practice after their work was documented as falling below the standard of care. In some cases, these dentists had even admitted to charges of...
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Only 1 Percent of American Doctors Are Responsible for a Third of All Malpractice Payments
How can so few doctors be responsible for so many malpractice lawsuits?
Most of us are familiar with the large number of malpractice cases in the United States. This high number is the reason that doctors in this country have to pay such tremendous fees for malpractice insurance. The cost is, of course, passed on...
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