Medical Malpractice
According to statistics, there are around 48.3 million surgical procedures performed every year in the U.S. With this, the health sector has tried by all means to ensure they deliver quality health care to these patients. Nevertheless, even with the modern operating room equipment such as anesthesia machines, fatal and Read More
The one thing every person believes is that going to a doctor means a chance of getting better from whatever ailment they are suffering from. As such, there is a relationship based on trust. The patient trusts that the doctor will do something in order for them to get Read More
There are instances where a doctor may delay treatment of a medical issue because the diagnosis is unclear. However, there are other instances where such delays may result in a lawsuit against the medical professional involved. At times delays in treatment may be due to various issues such as Read More
When it comes to delays in diagnosis there are instances where this could result in minor to no damage to the patient. However, in other instances it may result in fatalities. For example, with regards to delaying a diagnosis for cancer. This is because a delay in a month Read More
Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical providers owe patients a greater degree of care than one person over another. This is because they are entrusted with the medical treatment of individuals, so when a nursing home or hospital is negligent the patient may pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit against Read More
People go to hospitals to get medical attention because they trust medical professionals with their lives. But what happens when one’s life is endangered and gets worse instead? Unfortunately, many are not aware that they can file a claim for their medical cases. Others are aware of that but fear Read More
One of the main causes of medical malpractice lawsuits is as a result of anesthesia errors. When anesthesia errors occur that result in the injury, harm or death of a patient a victim or their family may file a medical malpractice lawsuit. This article will discuss some of the Read More
One area of contention with regards to medical malpractice cases is that of consent forms and informed consent. While consent forms are necessary to be signed by the patient, they may fail to inform the patient of some rare complication associated with a procedure or treatment. This article will Read More
There are many types of lawsuits in Alaska that can be handled by many different attorneys. When it comes to Alaska Medical Malpractice, however, there are certain rules and regulations that differ from car accidents, slip-and-falls and other claims which, if not known and not followed by an attorney, Read More
The processes and procedures involved in a medical malpractice lawsuit are filled with legal complexities as well as scenarios to prove a medical malpractice case. This article will discuss some frequently asked medical malpractice questions and provide the answers. Q.How can I afford to hire a medical malpractice attorney Read More