When you think of malpractice, it’s easy to think of a doctor or other medical professional making a mistake that harms a patient. However, hospitals can also be held liable for errors that occur within their walls. There are many ways in which a hospital can be at fault, from failing to properly screen staff to allowing dangerous conditions to…
Medical errors made by professionals can have serious consequences for patients, including prolonged pain, disability, and even death. When these errors occur, families are often left wondering who is responsible. In some cases, the answer is clear-cut. If a doctor makes a mistake that results in harm to a patient, the doctor can be held liable under the doctrine of…
Medical malpractice is the legal term used to describe negligence on the part of a medical professional that leads to injury or death. In order to successfully manage a medical malpractice case, plaintiffs must prove that the defendant deviated from the accepted standard of care, and that this deviation resulted in actual harm. Plaintiffs must also show that they would…