The duty of care, which is the foundation of an injury claim, is the biggest difference between medical malpractice and negligence. Most property owners, drivers, and other non-professionals have a…
Tag Archives: Misdiagnosis
If the misdiagnosis causes injury, then yes, you can sue a doctor for misdiagnosis. Medical misdiagnosis, mostly negative misdiagnosis, is the leading cause of medical malpractice claims. From a legal…
Medical experts firmly establish claims for medical bills. These expenses are usually the largest component of the economic damages in a personal injury case, often exceeding $40,000. While the average…
Prosecutors only pursue criminal charges against negligent doctors in extreme circumstances. Responsibility (liability) is very difficult to prove in criminal court. The burden of proof is beyond any reasonable doubt,…
Most people assume birth injuries are rare because scheduled inductions are well-planned and carefully executed. In most cases, that’s true. But complications arise somewhere in the process about one-tenth of…
Rare and antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections related to tainted eyedrops have caught even the most experienced doctors off-guard. A 72-year-old woman who didn’t wear contacts showed signs of an eye…
In June 2022, a New York judge will rule on a physician’s claims that the federal No Surprises Act denies doctors “the right to bill their patients for the reasonable…
Some people believe that a drug is defective if the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recalls it. Between 2017 and 2019, the FDA recalled about seventy drugs a year. However,…
In order to prevent medical malpractice, it is important for patients and their families to understand examples of medical malpractice. When you know how to spot malpractice, you’re more likely…
Medical malpractice is a serious issue, and one that can result in significant harm to patients. Every year, medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers….
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