What Is Duty Of Care And What Does It Mean For Your Medical Malpractice Case?
If you are bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit, the first thing you must establish is that the doctor had a “duty of care” to you. Here’s what this legal concept means and how it can affect your case. Doctor’s Duty Of Care: A Definition The duty of care, also known as the standard of care, […]
Compensation for Medical Malpractice
Traumatic brain injury is often referred to as the silent epidemic. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the second leading cause of disability in the U.S. TBI is often referred to as the silent epidemic. Over 3 million Americans suffer from TBIs, another 500,000 have cerebral palsy, and another 4.7 million have brain injuries from strokes. Some causes of […]
Was Medical Negligence the Cause of Your Child’s Birth Injury?
A great amount of trust is placed in the doctor and medical staff when parents enter a hospital to give birth to their baby. This trust includes knowing the correct standards of medical care will be followed and the mother and unborn child will have the full attention of the staff to ensure a healthy delivery. Any mistake made during pregnancy, labor and […]
What Should I Do If I Think My Doctor Has Committed Medical Malpractice
Estimates of the frequency of injury by medical malpractice range from 5-14%. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is common in the United States. Estimates of the frequency of injury by medical malpractice range from 5-14%. In other words, 5 to 14 out of every hundred people who enter the hospital for medical care suffer some kind of […]
