Negligence in Medical Malpractice Cases

What Is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence is the fault theory on which most medical malpractice cases hinge.

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.

Proving the Hospital Is Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case

Find out when a hospital can be liable for medical malpractice.

Proving the Hospital Is Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case

Find out when a hospital can be liable for medical malpractice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hysterectomy Errors and 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.

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.