A patient who suffers injuries or an adverse health outcome from medical care may have a medical malpractice claim against their provider. However, recovering compensation in a malpractice case requires showing that the provider rendered negligent care. Understanding Medical Negligence Medical negligence occurs when a…
According to a study conducted by Martin Mackay, a professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors account for more deaths of Americans than accidents, strokes, respiratory disease, and Alzheimer’s, among other diseases. In fact, the only causes of deaths in…
You have been injured and you think that it may be the fault of someone else. You have taken the first step that most people will never do, and that is to reach out to someone for help. But what happens next? If you have…
In most cases, you have 30 months, or 2 and a half years, from the date of malpractice to file a lawsuit. This deadline can be extended under certain, specific circumstances, but the general rule of thumb is 30 months from the date of malpractice…
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but when the diagnosis comes after repeated missed opportunities by doctors to detect the disease earlier, the situation becomes even more distressing. For example, an acquaintance recently shared a story about his cousin, who initially experienced swelling in his…
Initiating the Lawsuit Once the preliminary investigation and paperwork are completed, the real work of the lawsuit begins. Predicting how long a case will take can be difficult, but generally, most cases follow a set path directed by the Court. Filing and Serving the Summons…
Understanding Medical Malpractice When a person receives medical treatment from a doctor or hospital and then suffers an injury afterward, it can be challenging for a non-medically trained person to determine if the treatment was negligent or constituted medical malpractice. Legal Requirements Before Filing a…
The Rise of DIY Projects With all the information and tutorials available online, more people are willing to research and dive into a project and go the “DIY” route. For some projects that are straightforward, like changing your car’s oil or fixing a clogged drain,…
