An unpleasant or tragic outcome in a medical case does not necessarily mean that the outcome was because of medical malpractice. A plaintiff must prove several legal elements to recover compensation for malpractice. If you are unsure whether or not you need to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, a
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Category: Medical Malpractice
When Pain Medications Become Fatal – Who is Liable?
In some cases, a patient may require strong pain medications after surgery or to provide relief from chronic pain. When a podiatrist or other physician prescribes pain medication, there is a chance that the patient could become addicted to pain medication.
Large pharmaceutical companies urged doctors to help their patients by...
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MRSA Infections and Medical Malpractice
Can I sue the hospital if I contract a MRSA infection?
MRSA, which stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a type of infection that can be acquired by those who undergo surgery or stay in the hospital. A MRSA infection can be quite serious as this type of infection is resistant to many...
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Proving Your Medical Malpractice Case
What can make a medical malpractice case difficult to win?
Medical malpractice is believed to cause some 250,000 deaths per year, according to a study conducted by researchers at John Hopkins University. This makes medical malpractice the third leading cause of death nationwide. Many Americans, unaware of the true instance of medical malpractice, would never...
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The Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice
What are the grounds for a viable medical malpractice lawsuit?
Most doctors will spend between 12 and 15 years earning their medical license, depending on the type of medicine practiced. While the many hours of medical school should result in a competent physician, no amount of education can eliminate the reality that doctors make mistakes....
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Dangers of Gout Misdiagnosis
If you have suffered serious consequences because your podiatrist misdiagnosed gout, you may be a victim of podiatric malpractice. If you have suffered personal harm -- physically, financially-- from this misdiagnosis, in addition to seeking excellent ongoing medical care, you need the services of a highly competent podiatric malpractice attorney. Although gout misdiagnoses...
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Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice
Is cerebral palsy preventable?
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder stemming from damage to an infant’s brain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that over 10,000 babies each year are born with cerebral palsy and more than 750,000 people worldwide live with at least one symptom of the disorder. Cerebral palsy...
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Bacterial Infections Contracted During Surgery
What are the causes of surgical related infections?
Infection is one of the most serious surgical related complication that a patient may experience. Infections post-surgery can lead to wounds that will not heal, fevers, the need for additional surgery or time in the hospital, and in the most extreme cases, death. If you...
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The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases
Do I need an expert witness to testify in my medical malpractice action?
Medical malpractice cases involve complex medical and legal issues. Non-doctors lack the medical knowledge to be able to make an informed decision as to whether the doctor in question acted negligently. For this reason, it is critical that medical malpractice...
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Widow of Late Singer Chris Cornell Sues Doctor for Malpractice
Can a doctor be liable for prescribing medication that leads to suicide?
Millions of fans mourned when famed musician Chris Cornell committed suicide in 2017. Cornell was best known as lead vocalist in the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. In May of 2017, Cornell was found unconscious in the bathroom of his hotel room at...
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