When most people think of medical malpractice, they might imagine a surgical error or a mistake in treatment. But there are many other errors a doctor can make that still fall under the definition of medical malpractice.
Archive for the ‘Medical Malpractice’ Category
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What are the Warning Signs of Medical Malpractice?
It’s true that not every medical treatment will go perfectly, but if a doctor makes a mistake, then it can lead to injuring a patient. If you think you have injuries from a medical procedure, then you might be wondering… Read More
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The Timeline of a Medical Malpractice Claim
As with most lawsuits, medical malpractice cases often take years to process from start to finish. Depending on the details of your cases, and what the court considers are complicating factors, medical malpractice cases can take an average of five… Read More
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The Negative Effects of Delayed Treatment
It can be difficult when you trust your health to a medical professional, and they don’t provide the proper treatment you need. And medical malpractice errors don’t have to be as extreme as a surgical mistake or misdiagnosis. The fact… Read More
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Anesthesia and Medical Malpractice
Many medical procedures, especially surgeries, involve sedation to reduce the amount of pain the patient experiences. In these cases, it is the job of an anesthesiologist to administer anesthesia at the correct dosage as well as carefully monitor the patient… Read More
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Contributory Negligence in Medical Malpractice
When it comes to injury claims, medical malpractice cases can be particularly difficult to win because of their complexity. You will need the support of accurate, detailed testimonies, as well as the support of trusted medical professionals and medical malpractice… Read More
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When Failure to Diagnose is Considered Medical Malpractice
Although everybody makes mistakes, even professionally, when you place your life in the hands of a doctor, then a mistake can be very costly. Failing to provide a diagnosis can lead to incorrect treatment or delayed treatment, which could worsen… Read More
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Do You Have a Case For Medical Malpractice?
It can be particularly heartbreaking to suffer an injury because of the negligence of a medical professional that you trusted with your wellbeing. However, the hard truth is that not all incidents, whether or not they are perceived as medical… Read More
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How Spinal Cord Injuries can be Caused by Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice can cause many different kinds of injuries, but a spinal cord injury can be particularly devastating. Since a spinal cord injury could be grounds for a major medical malpractice lawsuit, it’s important to know what they are about… Read More
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Four of the Most Common Kinds of Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice is a very broad category because it encompasses any type of negligence in which a medical professional breaches the standard of care with a patient. Because there is such a wide range of injuries that can result from… Read More