If you are like most people, you probably have heard the term “pain and suffering” and know that juries frequently award this type of compensation in lawsuits, but you may not know if it applies to you or how it relates to medical malpractice claims. From a legal perspective, pain and suffering in a medical malpractice case relates to the…
In a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a doctor or other healthcare professional, it is critical for a medical expert to be involved to explain that a patient is owed a duty of care and that the medical professional breached that duty of care. In fact, having a member of the same profession explain that another physician would have taken…
Whether you were injured by an act of medical negligence or as the result of another driver’s negligence, meeting with an attorney following an injury is one of the first things you need to do. But many people like you have never had to meet with a lawyer before and might not know what to bring to their first meeting.…
This is one of the most common questions all personal injury lawyers receive, and the answer really depends on several factors: Are you in a hurry to collect money? If you are, you may be tempted to take the insurance company’s first offer or another lowball offer just to get money in your pocket. If you do this, you may be…
This is one of the most common questions attorneys get asked, and for good reason. People want to know how long their lives will be interrupted and when they can expect to collect their compensation and move on with their lives. Although we understand you are looking for a clear-cut answer, the answer to this question will vary from person…
Following the death of a family member who is the primary breadwinner—or one who contributes financially to the family in a lesser degree—it is common to want to know whether a wrongful death lawsuit will compensate you and your family for the loss of benefits that your loved one would have earned. Generally, a wrongful death lawsuit would include damages…
Doctors aren’t the only ones who are guilty of medical malpractice at times. In fact, health maintenance organizations (also known as HMOs) like Kaiser Permanente, U.S. Healthcare, Prudential and others may be to blame for their part in a patient’s injury or death; however, suing an HMO is more difficult than suing a doctor or hospital. Generally, HMOs are not liable…
Many people involved in car accidents find their previous injuries get aggravated by the jolts their bodies sustain upon impact. For instance, maybe an old neck or back injury was made worse in a collision and you may be worried whether an insurance company will compensate you for such injuries. The first thing you should know is that insurance companies…
Any time someone dies, loved ones are left devastated and often confused about what to do. If the death was caused by another person’s actions, they may wonder if a wrongful death lawsuit could be pursued. It is important to note that not every death is considered a wrongful death. We have put together a list of examples in which…
Whether you had a medically necessary life-saving surgery or you had an elective cosmetic surgery, the results of the surgery may be upsetting. However, just because you aren’t happy with the results of your surgery, doesn’t mean that you can sue for medical malpractice. In order to have a valid medical malpractice claim, you will need to establish the following:…