This created heightened security risks for the firm in the event of a network virus, liability risks in
the event of malpractice claims or requests for complete client files, and loss of efficiency and quality through inability to share prior work product.
It will both help your practice and protect you in
the event of a malpractice claim.
This documentation can be a lifesaver in
the event of a malpractice claim.
A legal - specific solution keeps matter activities in one place, which saves you time and serves as an additional layer of protection in
the event of a malpractice claim or audit.
Not exact matches
There are two types
of claims that can be pursued in the
event that your relative's death was due to medical
malpractice:
Unfortunately, has no such rule and requires states that in no
event can a
claim ever be made after three years from the date
of the alleged
malpractice.
In any
event, as the economy goes down, my bet is that all
malpractice claims will increase as lawyers desperate for work either venture outside
of their area
of expertise or take on problem clients whom they might have once rejected to bring in extra revenue.
Section 13 - 212 (a) sets out a two - year statute
of limitations for medical -
malpractice claims and ends by declaring: «But in no
event shall such action be brought more than 4 years after the date on which the act or omission or occurrence alleged in such action to have been the cause
of such injury or death.»
While most
of these instances can occur in car accidents, there may be other
events including medical
malpractice, work - related
events and product liability injuries that can lead to a wrongful death
claim.
In addition to increases in rates charged by
malpractice defense counsel and an increase in
claims related to cyber
events — including hacking
of systems used by lawyers and law firms — the survey revealed that conflicts
of interest continue to be a common cause
of or factor in
malpractice claims.
In 2013, only six deaths and 29 adverse medical
events were reported, suggesting that a majority
of potential
malpractice claims go unreported.