A birth injury can be traumatic and catastrophic. You trust your care and the care of your newborn to medical professionals. When you or your defenseless baby is harmed by their negligence, it can permanently alter your child’s and family’s life. When a birth injury is caused by negligent medical care, you may have a right to pursue a...
Read MoreIf you or a loved one sustained an injury due to a healthcare professional’s negligence, it’s possible to get compensation for your injuries. But many people who find themselves in this situation wonder, What is the average medical malpractice settlement? You might find a number of online calculators purporting to provide a reasonable estimate of the settlement value of...
Read MoreWhenever we’re hospitalized, we put our faith in the doctors, nurses, and staff to take good care of us while we’re vulnerable and in pain. However, even skilled professionals can make mistakes, such as common IV insertion errors, which can lead to complications and discomfort. One of the common features of being hospitalized is receiving fluids or medicines through...
Read MoreGallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) complications are a frequent source of litigation. One of the more common complications is bowel perforation that is not detected and repaired intraoperatively. Time is of the essence in treating this complication because of the devastating consequences that can follow if treatment is delayed. Do I Need Gallbladder Surgery? A bowel perforation may occur when...
Read MoreBeing injured because of the negligence of a doctor, hospital, pharmacist, or other medical provider can be a terrible and traumatic experience. You are left to deal with the memory of what happened to you, on top of the often significant expenses to rectify the wrongs committed by the doctor. Many victims like you want to file a lawsuit...
Read MoreA statute of limitations is a law that sets a defined timeframe within which an individual is required to initiate legal proceedings following an experience of injury or harm. In other words, it’s a deadline. If you miss the deadline, you may be barred from filing a lawsuit. The length of time a statute of limitations law allows for...
Read MoreWhen you are in the hospital, you trust the facility and staff to keep you safe. One of the primary responsibilities of a healthcare provider is to prevent infection. Unfortunately, hospital-acquired infections can happen due to medical malpractice and are extremely dangerous if not treated correctly. Identifying how you acquired an infection can be difficult. Figuring out who is...
Read MoreMedical malpractice attorneys routinely encounter prescription errors, which can have devastating and life-altering consequences. You might wonder, why do medication errors occur? While there are many reasons why they can happen, some are more common than others. In this blog, we’ll review all you need to know about the three most common types of prescription errors and what are...
Read MoreAre Medical Malpractice Settlements Taxable? Most compensation from medical malpractice settlements for direct physical injuries or illness is not taxable. However, portions related to lost wages or emotional distress not caused by physical injuries may be taxable. Always consult a tax professional for guidance on your specific settlement. This is because damages from personal injury cases are generally not...
Read MoreWe trust our doctors to provide us with proper and safe medical care. When they don’t, and you suffer injury as a result, you may have a legal claim against your doctor. These claims, which are established under a theory of negligence, can provide the injured with monetary damages to compensate them for the harm they have suffered. At...
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