Injuries From Hospitals and Doctors
Injuries From Hospitals and Doctors
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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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Prescription Drug or Medication Errors as Medical Malpractice
If you're given the wrong dose of a drug, or the wrong medication altogether, who's on the legal hook?
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Bringing a Malpractice Claim Against a Pediatrician
A child's doctor be sued for medical malpractice, just like any other doctor. Here are the legal issues parents should be aware of.
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Can an Orthodontist Be Sued for Malpractice?
Orthodontists may be liable for professional malpractice if sub-standard care ends up harming a patient.
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Medical Malpractice Claims for X-Ray Overexposure
Patients left exposed to x-rays for extended periods of time can be harmed by radiation overdose, and the medical provider may be liable for negligence.
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Can a Physical Therapist Be Sued for Malpractice?
A physical therapist may or may not have an M.D., but they are typically held to a high medical standard of care, and can be sued for medical malpractice.
Medical Malpractice for Birth-Related injuries
Medical Malpractice for Birth-Related injuries
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Pregnancy After Tubal Ligation: "Wrongful Birth" Lawsuit?
Can a health care provider be sued for medical malpractice if a woman becomes pregnant after tubal ligation?
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C-Section Errors and Failure to Perform: Your Legal Options
When do complications from a C-Section birth rise to the level of medical negligence? When can the patient sue for damages?
Cosmetic Surgery Medical Malpractice
Cosmetic Surgery Medical Malpractice
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits for Cosmetic Surgery Errors
If something goes wrong during cosmetic surgery, the patient may have a valid medical malpractice or breach of contract claim.
Eye-Related Injuries
Eye-Related Injuries
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Cataract Surgery Complications: Is It Medical Malpractice?
There is a fine line between known risks and surgical errors with this delicate eye procedure. Read about the issues that can lead to a malpractice lawsuit.
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Injury Claims for LASIK Eye Surgery Error
LASIK eye surgery is a common corrective procedure, and is generally safe. But when things go wrong, the patient may be able to file a lawsuit for their injury.
Psychologists and Psychiatrists
Psychologists and Psychiatrists
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Can a Psychologist Be Sued for Malpractice?
Psychologists and licensed therapists can be sued for causing intentional or negligent harm to patients.
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Medical Malpractice Claims Against Psychiatrists
Like other medical professionals, a psychiatrist can be held liable for negligence in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Here are the key legal issues.
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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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Malpractice Liability for Infection After Surgery
Who is legally liable when a patient develops a post-op infection? In many cases of negligence, both the hospital and doctor can be sued for medical malpractice.
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Can a Doctor Be Sued for Performing Unnecessary Surgery?
Unnecessary surgery may give rise to a medical malpractice lawsuit, but only where the doctor's actions amounted to medical negligence.