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- Myths and Facts Surrounding Medical Malpractice Insurance
Sep 24, 2014
“Neon Insurance Office Sign” by Medical malpractice suits What is Medical Malpractice Insurance? Also known as Misdiagnosis Administering the wrong medication Failure to read test results properly Delays in treatment that cause a worsening of symptoms Surgical errors Wrongful death Not just for Doctors While medical malpractice insurance is typically thought of as being something for doctors, it is actually used by others in the healthcare industry as well. Physicians are not the...Read More - How to Write a Medical Malpractice Demand Letter
Sep 16, 2014
“saturated writing” by CC BY-SA 2.0 When you’ve sustained injuries due to the negligence or recklessness of a physician, you have a claim for Your medical malpractice demand letter is where you lay out all of the details of your injuries and assert the reasons that you should recover monetary damages. The purpose of the document is to summarize the encounter with the physician, describe your injuries, and explain how they’ve impacted your life...Read More - Advances in Technology Aim to Prevent Misdiagnosis
Aug 25, 2014
“stethoscope” by According to Electronic Health Records One of the biggest ways medical facilities are using technology to help keep you safe is with the use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Electronic health records make it possible for doctors to look through information quickly in order to determine a patient’s condition. This is often difficult to do with paper records because information might be missing or scattered. As a result, some critical information...Read More - What You Need to Know About the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Suits
Aug 21, 2014
“ If you’re a victim of Limitations Vary from State to State The statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is different in each state, but is generally between two and three years. In some states, the statute of limitations can be as much as ten years, depending on the individual circumstances surrounding your case. A few states which may have a longer-than-average statute of limitations are: Alabama-2 to 4 years Florida-2 to 4...Read More - The Most Interesting and Famous Medical Malpractice Cases in History
Aug 7, 2014
Deutsche Fotothek [ Being a victim of The Case of the Mutilated Penis A Romanian doctor named Naum Ciomu was performing a delicate operation on a male patient when he suddenly became stressed and hacked off his penis. The doctor then proceeded to place it on the operating table, and then hack the penis into tiny pieces in full view of operating room staff. After he was finished, he reportedly stormed out of the...Read More - Know What to Expect in a Product Liability Lawsuit
Jun 10, 2014
By law, a product must meet ordinary expectations of you the consumer. That doesn’t mean that if you don’t like how it works you can sue. You Attorney Contacts the Defendant In a product liability lawsuit there may be more than one defendant. Everyone from the manufacturer to the store where you purchased the product may be liable. Often, your attorney will contact the defendants to work out a settlement to avoid court. If...Read More - Laser Skin Surgery Litigation Reveals Training and Regulatory Shortcomings
Jun 9, 2014
Laser skin surgery has been a popular treatment for aesthetic and medical reasons for the last two decades. From removing aesthetic imperfections, like acne scars and lines, to neutralizing cancerous skin tumors, laser skin surgery remains a popular procedure. Many patients go into this procedure with the same casual attitude as they would a haircut as it is often not distinguished from less risky salon treatments. The reality, though, shows that this is a precise...Read More - Personal Injury Claims: When You Can Handle Your Own
Jun 6, 2014
In some Personal Injury Claims You Can Handle Yourself Typically, the following are types of claims you can handle yourself such as: – Slip and fall accidents. – Trip and fall accidents. – Automobile accidents. – Pedestrian accidents. – Bicycle accidents. – Accidents involving defective products. – Home accidents. Simple Process Many personal injury claims require making some phone calls or typing a few letters to an insurance adjuster. Basic Injury Of course...Read More - Signing a Waiver at the Hospital
Jun 5, 2014
Patient consent forms are just one of many documents you are given before receiving medical or surgical treatment. Most people simply glance at these documents and sign where indicated without really understanding the details. Hospital waivers and patient consent forms are complicated documents that may, in some cases, empower health care providers to do more than provide informed consent as required by law. Be sure to take the time to read the waiver or consent...Read More - The Most Costly and Dangerous Mistakes Made by Doctors in the U.S.
Jun 4, 2014
Imagine waking up in the middle of a surgical operation and feeling the pain of the incision. You feel the surgeon’s probing hands inside your body but you are paralyzed, unable to move or scream. The surgeons go about their business, unaware that you are conscious. All you can do is listen to the banter of the surgical team as they discuss the latest news story. In another scenario, you finally agree to have your...Read More