There is no single answer to this question that covers all of the possible circumstances. There are times when running out of your blood type, or not having an adequate supply on hand, would be considered negligence by the hospital. There are other times when you would not have a successful malpractice lawsuit showing that the […]
Detection of a serious disease like oral cancer must take place before treatment for it can begin. All dentists are trained to detect and diagnose the presence of oral cancer, and failure to do so may constitute negligence. Depending on the specific circumstances, it might be viewed by a court as dental malpractice, and the […]
You have the right to seek financial damages if you believe your child was injured during birth and suffered significant or permanent injury. A medical malpractice lawsuit can redress the wrongs and provide damages to cover medical expenses, ongoing care, pain and suffering for both your child and you. In this Malpractice Guide article we will discuss […]
Negligence in a medical setting takes 2 primary forms; commission and omission. Either type of medical malpractice can cause injury or even death to the patient. Both are grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. Commission is when a medical professional does something that should not have been done; omission is the failure to do something […]
Health care professionals need liability insurance to protect themselves if they get sued for malpractice. A high percentage of doctors are sued at least once in their career, though most are never found liable for malpractice. That’s a fact of live in our society where lawsuits are the way many people seek to correct a […]
For a malpractice lawsuit to be successful, you must demonstrate negligence on the part of the doctor, nurse, pharmacist, psychiatrist hospital, clinic or other professional. That negligence may take many forms. In this Malpractice Guide article, we will discuss what needs to be proven in order to win your malpractice lawsuit. Failure to Diagnose Correctly Wrong diagnoses […]
Any lawsuit can be stressful, but when the malpractice lawsuit you’ve filed heads to court, it can be emotionally draining. How do you prepare yourself emotionally for a court battle? In this Malpractice Guide article, you will learn tips for getting through the challenges of your malpractice trial. Take Care of Yourself Physically It is very important that […]
The very worst kind of dental malpractice is sexual abuse that occurs while the patient is under anesthesia, and this can be reason for file a malpractice lawsuit immediately. In this Malpractice Guide article, we will discuss the key signs that you may have been abused while undergoing a dental procedure. 1. The Dentist is […]
Expert witnesses can be a very effective part of a malpractice lawsuit. They provide testimony that is viewed by jurors as carrying more weight because they have education, training and years of experience with the types of issues involved in the malpractice lawsuit. In this Malpractice Guide article, we will discuss when or if expert witnesses should […]
The lawyer you choose can win or lose a case for you. It is important to gain vital information about attorneys before you choose one to represent you in a malpractice lawsuit. In this Malpractice Guide article, we will outline the 10 questions you should ask before you hire an attorney. What types of cases do you handle? […]