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 & 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 a cosmetic surgery, the patient may have a valid medical malpractice or breach of contract claim.
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Challenges of Winning a Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Lawsuit
Cosmetic surgeons can be sued for malpractice like any doctor, but the elective nature of cosmetic surgery makes it more difficult for plaintiffs to bring legal claims successfully.
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.
