Medical Malpractice or Mix-up: Figuring It Out
As a patient, you know when something seems wrong with your medical care. But how are you supposed to know if it is a medical mix-up or medical malpractice? According to the U.S. National...
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How do I know if my case is medical malpractice?
When something extremely negative happens to you as a patient, you may wonder if you have experienced medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is professional negligence by act or omission by a health care provider....
Doctors Spending More to Avoid Medical Malpractice Liability
Medical malpractice liability payouts in California are capped at $250,000 for non-economic damages, yet doctors continue to spend more on patient tests to reduce their medical malpractice liability. A study by the British Medical...
What’s the difference between medical malpractice and negligence?
Ever wonder what the difference is between medical malpractice and medical negligence? You are not alone. Because the two terms are often used interchangeably, it can be hard to understand which term is correct...
Are hospitals liable for medical malpractice claims against independent contractors?
When physicians who staff hospitals are independent contractors and are not employees of the hospitals where they serve, it can be challenging to determine responsibility for medical malpractice charges brought against them. Is the...
Do Medical Care Costs Increase if I Pursue a Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice is a serious charge that can tie up patients and doctors for years in litigation. It can be an expensive and grueling...
9 Truths about Medical Malpractice
What defines the medical malpractice landscape in 2015? Aside from the expanding caps on medical malpractice, here are a few interesting facts about the state of med mal for patients, doctors, and lawyers. ...
What Qualifies as Medical Malpractice
When you don’t know if what you’ve experienced is considered medical malpractice, then it can be difficult to know where to begin figuring it out. Med mal is an especially complex area of law,...