Learn About Medical Malpractice Law
Learn About Medical Malpractice Law
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Medical negligence is the fault theory on which most medical malpractice cases hinge. Here's a primer on this important liability concept.
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When It's Medical Malpractice—and When It Isn't
A negative treatment outcome doesn't mean your health care provider has committed medical malpractice.
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How to Sue a Hospital for Malpractice
Here's what you'll need to do to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital.
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The Time Limit to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Learn about the four different ways the "statute of limitations" might come into play in a medical malpractice case.
How Do Medical Malpractice Cases Work?
How Do Medical Malpractice Cases Work?
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How Do I File a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Many states have placed procedural hurdles in the paths of medical malpractice plaintiffs, to ensure their claims are valid.
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Challenges of Winning a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Complex medical evidence and juror bias toward doctors and hospitals make medical malpractice cases tough to win.
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The Right Lawyer for Your Medical Malpractice Claim
How to find a lawyer with the right experience and connections.
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Medical negligence is the fault theory on which most medical malpractice cases hinge. Here's a primer on this important liability concept.
Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
MoreFiling a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
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How to Sue a Hospital for Malpractice
Here's what you'll need to do to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital.
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How Long Do I Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice?
Your state's statute of limitations sets the deadline for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in court.
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Examples of Medical Malpractice
What does it look like when a health care professional's action (or inaction) rises to the level of medical negligence?
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The Right Lawyer for Your Medical Malpractice Claim
Getting the best outcome for your medical malpractice case starts with having the right lawyer on your side.
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How Will You Pay a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
Your medical malpractice lawyer will likely represent you under a contingency fee agreement. Here's what to expect.
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases
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Surgery Errors That Lead To Malpractice Claims
A variety of surgery errors lead to injured patients filing a significant number of medical malpractice lawsuits each year.
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Medical Malpractice During Childbirth: A Legal Overview
If a health care provider's negligence causes injury to a newborn or mother, there could be medical malpractice liability.
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for Cancer Treatment Damage?
Chemotherapy and radiation treatment are inherently destructive to the body - In rare cases, medical negligence can add to the injury and a lawsuit may follow.
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Can I Sue a Dentist for Medical Malpractice?
A dentist can be sued for medical malpractice just like any negligent health care professional.
Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice Claims
MoreWrongful Death and Medical Malpractice Claims
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Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Medical Malpractice
When a patient dies as a result of medical negligence, the family member may file a wrongful death lawsuit against the doctor or hospital responsible.
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Can a Doctor Be Sued for Wrongful Death of a Patient?
If a patient dies as a result of negligent medical treatment, can the doctor be sued? Who can initiate the lawsuit?