The fear is common: You file a malpractice suit because you believe there was negligence in your treatment that led to injury, pain or trauma. Now, you’re afraid the doctor or hospital is going to change your records to cover the errors in your diagnosis, medication or treatment. This Malpractice Guide article discusses whether or not […]
If you have filed a medical malpractice lawsuit, then your malpractice attorney will need them in order to make a case for the negligent of health care providers. This Malpractice Guide guide will show you how you can access your personal medical records. Your Right to your Records Since you are the patient, you have the right […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]