Medical malpractice is much more common than most people realize. According to Johns Hopkins patient safety experts, 10 percent of deaths each year in the U.S. are caused by medical mistakes. Malpractice occurs when patients suffer harm because of the failure of health care professionals to perform their medical duties competently. If you have suffered …
Tips for Negotiating Medical Malpractice Settlements
According to the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA), “Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient.” Medical malpractice cases are often more complex than other types of personal injury claims because medical malpractice insurers are often more …
How to Prove Medical Malpractice
Most people trust that their doctors will treat them with the highest standard of care. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. If your doctor, hospital, or another medical professional fails to meet the medical standard of care and negligently causes injuries or even death, you may have legal rights to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. The …
Suing a Nursing Home for Negligence
According to the National Council on Aging, 10 percent of older adults are abused or neglected each year. When this happens at a retirement community, suing a nursing home for negligence can hold the facility legally liable for the injuries and harm caused by neglectful employees. If your loved one was treated with negligence while …
How to Pursue a Nursing Home Lawsuit in Oklahoma
As people grow older, many are unable to care for themselves and must move to retirement communities. We expect these communities to provide comfort, care, and support, so learning that an elderly loved one has been abused in a nursing home can be devastating. If your loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect, …
How to Pursue a Nursing Home Lawsuit in Arkansas
According to research published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, nursing home abuse and neglect can take multiple forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, nursing home neglect, and emotional or psychological abuse. Nursing home abuse and neglect is a pervasive problem. In a review article that was published in the New England …
Examples of Medical Malpractice
When you go to a doctor’s office or a hospital, you expect to receive high-quality care delivered with proficiency and professionalism. Unfortunately, some doctors fail to provide medical care that meets a reasonably expected standard of care. When a doctor or other health care professional is negligent in the treatment that he or she provides and …
Birth Injury Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
One of the most devastating experiences that could possibly occur for new parents is a preventable birth injury. Unfortunately, these accidents happen far too often. It’s estimated that 28,000 infants a year suffer a birth injury, which equates to 2,333 every month, 76 every day, and three every hour. You should obviously hire a legal …
