Understanding Medical Malpractice Claims for Laser Procedures
Laser procedures for both medical and aesthetic purposes have been around for about 20 years. They are a popular option to remove surface imperfections such as acne scars, blotches, wrinkles, unwanted tattoos, skin tumors, hair over a large area and vascular lesions. Technology has evolved to encompass multiple laser types and reduce downtime to the…
Did Your Anesthesiologist Commit Medical Malpractice?
According to a Medscape Malpractice Report, many anesthesiologists are sued for medical malpractice each year. Oftentimes, an anesthesiologist can administer the wrong dose, improperly intubate or fail to give the patient proper instructions prior to surgery. If the patient is not monitored and complications go unnoticed, the result could be significant nerve damage. How do…
Medical Malpractice and Cosmetic Surgery
Roughly two million cosmetic surgeries are performed in the US each year. In addition, nine million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and fillers, are undergone. While “cosmetic surgery” is often used interchangeably with “plastic surgery,” the latter further encompasses procedures to heal and repair burn damage. On the other hand, cosmetic surgery is…
Collecting Evidence for a Medical Malpractice Case: What You Should Know
Medical malpractice cases have earned a reputation as being long and complicated and a large part of that assumption comes from the collection of evidence. Occurring during the “discovery” phase, the lawyer and plaintiff work to gather relevant medical records and history, including the identification of witnesses who are knowledgeable about the incident. During the…
How Often Does Medical Malpractice Occur?
Patients rarely expect to be the victim of medical malpractice. You might think, “These errors don’t happen very often.” Yet, while no single figure exists, the reported number of medical malpractice claims falls drastically below the actual number of occurrences in the US. Reports Versus Estimates Some estimate that only one in every eight errors…
Common Surgical Errors That Lead to Malpractice Claims
In order for a case to qualify as malpractice, a doctor’s conduct needs to fall below the medically accepted standard, causing harm to the patient. Not being satisfied with the outcome of a medical procedure is not sufficient enough for filing a malpractice lawsuit. Yet, certain instances are clear indicators. Common Surgical Errors Some of…
When Can You Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice?
As you’re entering the early stages of a medical malpractice lawsuit, you wonder who you should sue for the negligence leading to an error that negatively impacted your health. Most claims name the doctor as the defendant. Yet, in certain instances, you may want to pursue the hospital. Why the Hospital? Realize that doctors typically…
Medical Malpractice Related to Childbirth: Four Types of Claims
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or another medical professional breaches the standard duty of care, and that act of negligence results in injury to the patient. Several of these instances involve childbirth, including: Birth Injuries In this group of claims, the mother or child is injured during pregnancy or delivery. In fact, this instance…
What Do You Need to Prove in a Medical Malpractice Case?
As with any personal injury claim, the discovery phase in a medical malpractice lawsuit is the time for gathering evidence. Information from documents and testimonies creates the backbone for proving your claim. Yet, the uniqueness of the field requires that you address multiple points: A Doctor/Patient Relationship Existed Before your claim can proceed, you and…
The 5 Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
All medical malpractice claims involve proving a doctor violated an established standard of care, and that act of negligence directly resulted in harm to a patient. Considering the extensive amount of procedures and treatments out there, however, malpractice is more likely to occur in the following instances: Misdiagnosis Recent studies reveal that misdiagnosis and failure…
6 Points of Connecticut Medical Malpractice Law
Each state has its own set of malpractice laws, establishing caps and limitations that directly influence how your case will play out. Certain states tend to be stricter, while others offer a bit more leniency regarding when you can file and how much you’ll be awarded. If you or a loved one is facing a…
