Medical Malpractice

If Depo-Provera is injected wrong, you may experience severe medical complications, and left untreated, may result in sciatic nerve damage. Depo-Provera is a highly effective contraceptive if applied correctly, but the damage from a wrong injection can be incredibly serious. If you suffer from an incorrect injection by a medical professional, you need legal guidance...

Wondering how long after surgery can you sue for medical malpractice? The answer varies depending on your state and where the alleged misconduct occurred. It’s important to know your state’s medical malpractice statute of limitations so your claim doesn’t get barred from the courts. Here are other types of statute of limitations arranged by state:...

Deciding to undertake a medical malpractice suit is a significant undertaking for anyone. There are many questions a prospective claimant must consider before filing a lawsuit. A medical malpractice attorney can help you through a significant portion of the process, greatly increasing the chances of a satisfactory claim. Key questions to ask before filing a...

One of the most unsettling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was the substantial delays in medical diagnostic services. True, the novel coronavirus forced already overwhelmed nursing staff to focus on treating virus-stricken patients. But that came at the expense of others who also needed urgent care for other ailments.  For those who became severely or...

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies assured medical professionals that patients wouldn’t become addicted to opioid pain relievers. Opiates were prescribed to help millions of Americans recover after a bone fracture or surgery. Unfortunately, prescribed opiates were subsequently found to be as addictive as heroin, and some doctors started reducing opioid pain reliever prescriptions. Ordinary...

Suppose you’re suffering an illness or injury due to a medical error. Medical bills pile up, and you can’t work due to your injury. A successful medical malpractice claim may be able to help pay for medical expenses and lost wages. The next question many ask is, “How do I file a medical malpractice claim?” ...

When starting a medical malpractice claim, many people wonder how long it will take to get a settlement. The truth is that no two medical malpractice lawsuits are the same. Some may take weeks and others years to resolve. Many different factors combine to determine how long your medical malpractice suit can take.  This article...

Cases of a medical misdiagnosis can be complex and intimidating to take on. Sometimes a misdiagnosis is simply an accident or an error in judgment, and it’s confusing to know whether you should file a claim or not. In other cases, a misdiagnosis could indicate severe doctor negligence or a failure to provide adequate care...

Any type of surgery always carries risk. But what happens when things don’t turn out as well as you’d hoped? Are you then automatically eligible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit? Most of the time, the answer is no. Surgeries gone awry can be horribly distressing. However, people who have experienced bad-but-not-permanently-disfiguring surgeries — like...

A reader reached out with this question: “My husband died in the hospital of COVID. I was also very sick with COVID at the time, and wasn’t allowed to say goodbye to him or see his body before it was cremated. I don’t know what happened before he died and I desperately need closure. Can...

Have you ever experienced a medication error? It’s a surprisingly common occurrence. It’s one reason why it is so important to pay attention to your own medication dosage. And, it’s a good reason to look at the pills you or your loved ones take regularly. We receive many questions from readers every day about legal...

A reader reached out with this question: My dentist removed my wisdom teeth and accidentally severed a nerve. As a result, I cannot feel or taste on one side of my mouth, and I’ve noticed many other issues since the procedure. Can I sue him for dental malpractice, even if he passed away 10 days...

If you have an injury or sustained damages you think are the result of a medical practitioner’s negligence, it could be medical malpractice. But how do you know for sure? Understanding whether you have a viable malpractice claim might be confusing. Each case is different and knowing how the system works is challenging, even for...

If you’ve suffered harm or injury as a result of medical malpractice, you might wonder whether or not pursuing a lawsuit would be advantageous. Would the settlement be worth the time, energy, and expenses you will incur during the process? How do you find a qualified medical malpractice lawyer in the first place? And how...

So, you asked LegalASAP for a free evaluation of your medical malpractice case. However, based on the answers you gave us, your case does not qualify for legal assistance. We’ll explain why your medical malpractice case may not qualify for financial compensation or a free claim review below. Reason #1: The Statute of Limitations to...

You’ve seen the commercials on TV: A lawyer asks if you’ve experienced something traumatic, like taking a medication that made you ill. Or maybe the attorney asks if you were in a traffic accident and now have injuries. That lawyer promises to get you money. These types of lawyers are generally known as personal injury...