Introduction to Medical Negligence
Introduction to Medical Negligence
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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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Is It Negligent For a Doctor to Abandon a Patient?
When a patient is harmed by a doctor's cessation of treatment - commonly called "patient abandonment', or "medical abandonment" - a malpractice case may result.
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Proving Hospital Negligence in a Medical Malpractice Case
In some cases, the hospital may be held liable for injuries to a patient in a medical malpractice case.
Proving Negligence
Proving Negligence
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Proving Hospital Negligence in a Medical Malpractice Case
In some cases, the hospital may be held liable for injuries to a patient in a medical malpractice case.
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Is a Doctor's Negligence Ever Automatic In a Medical Malpractice Case?
The liability concept "res ipsa loquitur" can help tip the balance of a medical malpractice lawsuit more in the patient's favor.
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How an Expert Medical Witness Shows Negligence
Medical expert testimony is usually necessary to prove negligence in a medical malpractice case, and some states require it.
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Can a Patient Get Punitive Damages for Medical Negligence?
Punitive damages - meant to punish the doctor, rather than compensate the patient - are rare in medical malpractice cases. Here's why.
Types of Injuries Resulting From Negligence
Types of Injuries Resulting From Negligence
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Suing a Chiropractor for Injury: Medical Negligence
Patients who receive sub-standard chiropractic treatment -- spinal manipulation, neck & back "adjustments", etc. -- that causes injury may be able to file a lawsuit.
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Can a Radiologist Be Sued for Negligence?
A radiologist, like any other licensed medical professional, can be held liable in a malpractice lawsuit. Here are the typical legal considerations.
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Can a Pharmacist Be Sued for Negligence?
Learn about a pharmacist's legal obligations when dispensing medication, and when they could be sued for harm to a patient.
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Hysterectomy Errors & Medical Negligence Laws
Hysterectomy is a fairly common procedure, but it's not without risk. In some cases, the medical provider could be liable if things go wrong.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Caused By Negligent Medical Care
Without proper care after surgery and other medical situations, DVT - a serious type of blood clot - can lead to serious complications.