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A patient that believes he or she has a medical malpractice case needs to understand the importance of the statute of limitations and how it can affect their ability to file. The term refers to the deadlines by which the patient needs to file their case and is determined by the state in which the malpractice took […]

Physicians and lawyers both receive several years of post-graduate education to learn and practice their respective crafts. Unlike the practice of medicine in which physicians are certified to practice in specialized medical fields, the practice of law (with one or two exceptions) has no such certifications. An attorney who is licensed to practice law can

A large number of the states in the country have placed damage caps, or limits, on the amount of money that a patient can receive in a medical malpractice case. Many of the laws in place put a cap on some of the noneconomic damages that a patient might suffer (and which can be hard to

Medical malpractice law dates back at least to the recorded case of Stratton v. Swanlond, an English case that was decided in 1374. The plaintiff, who sought treatment for a deformed hand, sued her surgeon after he guaranteed to cure her deformity but was unable to do so. Her case was dismissed on procedural grounds,

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When it comes to the most popular elective medical procedures out there right now, LASIK eye surgery is up there right at the top. Countless millions choose to throw their glasses out every year by having LASIK procedures done on their eyes, but there’s an unfortunate result: the number of LASIK malpractice lawsuits brought against

There’s nothing more heartbreaking and tragic than the suffering of children. It’s even worse when this suffering is the result of something beyond the control of a parent – but it’s particularly egregious when medical staff like pediatricians or pediatric nurses make a costly mistake in misdiagnosing a condition. In all too many cases, these

A Stage IV bedsore is often clear evidence of negligence and neglect that gives rise to a cause of action against a hospital or care facility for medical negligence. Bedsores progress through Stages I, II and III before they evolve into the very serious Stage IV bedsores, which can pose serious threats to a patient’s

A surgical procedure is supposed to be utilized with the utmost care by a professional and well-educated doctor. However, there are often times when a doctor may fail to administer the best care for a patient. Surgical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not support the patient’s needs. Surgical malpractice occurs when a surgeon, anesthesiologist

When someone goes in for breast augmentation surgery, the last thing he or she will want is to have an injury as a result. The goal is to have shapelier breasts that are often increased in size. However, there are risks associated with this type of procedure, just like with any medical procedure. If someone