Medical Malpractice Archives

Will My Medical Malpractice Case Settle Out Of Court?

Probably. Most medical malpractice cases settle at some time before trial; however, they generally will take some time to settle.

Do I Need To Retain An Attorney?

Absolutely. Medical malpractice insurance carriers almost never settle cases before lawsuits, especially if plaintiff is unrepresented, and if they do, they will only offer a fraction of the value of a claim.

What damages can I recover in a medical malpractice case?

You can bring a lawsuit against any healthcare provider who was in any way involved in your care and treatment and whose negligence caused your injury or the death of a loved one. This would include doctors, nurses, hospitals, physical therapists, psychotherapists and people who you never even met such as radiologists who reviewed your…

How long do I have to bring a medical malpractice case?

You can bring a lawsuit against any healthcare provider who was in any way involved in your care and treatment and whose negligence caused your injury or the death of a loved one. This would include doctors, nurses, hospitals, physical therapists, psychotherapists and people who you never even met such as radiologists who reviewed your…

If my baby is born with birth defects, can I bring a malpractice case against the doctors and hospital?

You can bring a lawsuit against any healthcare provider who was in any way involved in your care and treatment and whose negligence caused your injury or the death of a loved one. This would include doctors, nurses, hospitals, physical therapists, psychotherapists and people who you never even met such as radiologists who reviewed your…

What are some of the common allegations in malpractice cases involving surgery?

You can bring a lawsuit against any healthcare provider who was in any way involved in your care and treatment and whose negligence caused your injury or the death of a loved one. This would include doctors, nurses, hospitals, physical therapists, psychotherapists and people who you never even met such as radiologists who reviewed your…

Can I sue a doctor for malpractice even though my case did not involve a surgery?

You can bring a lawsuit against any healthcare provider who was in any way involved in your care and treatment and whose negligence caused your injury or the death of a loved one. This would include doctors, nurses, hospitals, physical therapists, psychotherapists and people who you never even met such as radiologists who reviewed your…

If I can prove that the defendant violated the standard of care, does that mean I win my case?

You can bring a lawsuit against any healthcare provider who was in any way involved in your care and treatment and whose negligence caused your injury or the death of a loved one. This would include doctors, nurses, hospitals, physical therapists, psychotherapists and people who you never even met such as radiologists who reviewed your…

What is meant by “a breach of the standard of care” in a medical malpractice case?

You can bring a lawsuit against any healthcare provider who was in any way involved in your care and treatment and whose negligence caused your injury or the death of a loved one. This would include doctors, nurses, hospitals, physical therapists, psychotherapists and people who you never even met such as radiologists who reviewed your…

How do I know if I have a valid medical malpractice case?

You can bring a lawsuit against any healthcare provider who was in any way involved in your care and treatment and whose negligence caused your injury or the death of a loved one. This would include doctors, nurses, hospitals, physical therapists, psychotherapists and people who you never even met such as radiologists who reviewed your…