Medical Malpractice

Doctors, like everyone else, have their own preconceived ideas (some might say prejudices) about various people. These may be based on their experiences or the time and environment in which they were raised. When those prejudices cause them to take some patients less...

When you go to see your doctor, undergo surgery or seek urgent care, you and millions of others are putting their lives in the care of medical professionals. As such, most people expect their medical professionals to be highly trained in their field. However, many...

Anesthesia is administered to patients to prevent pain during various types of medical procedures, such as surgery and dental care. Upon administration, anesthesia gets the patient either to a semi-conscious or totally unconscious state, thus, allowing the healthcare...

If you suspect that you were a victim of medical malpractice, you must act quickly to protect your rights. Start by contacting an experienced medical malpractice attorney to begin investigating a potential case. Ohio’s One Year Statute of Limitations for Med Mal Claims The statute of limitations is a critical aspect of any personal injury case, and medical malpractice claims…

Medical malpractice occurs when any licensed healthcare provider deviates from a recognized “standard of care” when treating a patient. That “standard of care” is defined as what a reasonably prudent medical provider would or would not have done under the same or similar circumstances. In general, a claim for medical malpractice can be filed against any licensed healthcare provider. This…

Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a doctor or another medical professional who failed to properly perform their medical duties. To prove a case of medical malpractice, you must be able to show all of the following: The existence of a doctor-patient relationship The doctor’s conduct fell below the acceptable standard of care (i.e., the doctor was…

For non-lawyers, the legal system can be complicated and difficult to navigate, in even the most basic cases. A straightforward personal injury claim has deadlines that must be met, technical procedural and evidentiary issues to understand and address, the need for expert witness testimony, and other elements most non-lawyers aren’t aware of. Successfully bringing a more complex medical malpractice lawsuit,…

Veterans who suffered an injury or illness because of medical care they received at a VA facility are entitled to compensation. VA malpractice lawyers base these claims on how the injury or disability affects your ability to earn a living and are available to veterans who were injured during treatment at a VA inpatient or outpatient clinic or hospital. However,…