Medical Malpractice

If you suspect your child’s cerebral palsy has been a result of negligence by a nurse midwife or obstetrician, you may have grounds to pursue a medical malpractice claim. This blog will guide you on the legal rights of a cerebral palsy compensation claim, and how a medical malpractice attorney can work to recoup costs for your...

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...

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...

Modern surgical techniques have advanced at unprecedented rates; surgeons have all sorts of gadgets ranging from lasers to cameras and robot arms to assist them. Yet, errors still happen, and sometimes it’s due to negligence. Seeing as how waivers can protect surgeons from some degree of responsibility, when are they held responsible for harming a...

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...

Incredible advances in medical technology have extended lives and given hope where there was none before. With some of these medical advances come mistakes and defective devices that can do more harm than they heal. Medical malpractice attorneys can help determine whether a defective device is to blame or a doctor’s error. This post will...

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...