Many factors determine the chances of winning a lawsuit against a hospital. It depends on the type of malpractice case you have, whether the other party is willing to settle, and a variety of other factors. In most cases, the odds are stacked against the patient. A patient’s medical malpractice case is less than 50% likely to win if...
Read MoreIt is unacceptable for a hospital to act negligently and cause an injury to a patient. However, hospital liability in terms of medical malpractice can get tricky. If you’d like to pursue a lawsuit against a hospital for wrongdoing, follow these steps: Collect Relevant Evidence The first thing to do is collect any evidence that may be relevant to...
Read MoreIf you’ve suffered harm in a hospital, you may consider filing a medical malpractice lawsuit for damages. However, it’s important to consider that there are several nuances and implications regarding suing a hospital. Keep reading to learn more about what you may sue a hospital for. Reasons to Sue a Hospital for Malpractice It is unacceptable for a negligent...
Read MoreWe are often asked, “are hospitals liable for malpractice?” Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional fails to do their duty, resulting in an injury. Doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists can all be held responsible, but did you know hospitals can be held accountable under certain circumstances too? This blog will discuss the liabilities of hospitals and what...
Read MoreWhen you go to the hospital, you are within your rights to expect to receive care that is reasonable and sound. When a medical professional or provider fails to provide suitable care, overlooks taking the proper action, or provides inadequate care that causes you to experience harm, injury, or death, medical malpractice has occurred. Read on to learn more...
Read MoreOur medical team was instrumental in helping us achieve a settlement in one of the most complex cases that our firm has ever litigated. Our client was a sixty year old male who was rendered paraplegic because of a late diagnosis of spinal epidural abscess (SEA). We obtained damages recovery from five board-certified physicians who practiced in four separate...
Read MoreThis case was cited by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as one of the largest medical malpractice settlements in the State of Missouri during calendar year 2016. The case settled as the result of the combined efforts of our medical team along with expert witnesses and lay witnesses that we identified through our investigation. In building the case, we gathered and...
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