In the context
of medical malpractice actions, hospitals can be held directly liable for their own negligence, and can also be held «vicariously» liable for the negligence of their employees.
Greg Mondelli's practice focuses primarily on the defense
of medical malpractice actions.
One of the most important elements
of medical malpractice actions, causation, can be among the most difficult to establish.
As reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, problems with medical diagnoses are raised in nearly 20 percent
of all medical malpractice actions.
At the law firm of Cohen, Placitella & Roth, P.C., we never want the cost
of a medical malpractice action to be a deterrent for a client who has been harmed at the hands of a medical professional.
While the main part of the case discussed the usual components
of medical malpractice action (standard of care of a physician and causation), it's Canada - wide implication arises from a part of the decision that reviews and clarifies the law on «confidentiality between patient and doctor» in a legal context.
$ 1.4 Million — Settlement
of medical malpractice action involving failure to monitor hospital patient resulting in death
$ 2.55 million — settlement
of medical malpractice action involving failure to properly intubate resulting in comatose patient.
One of the most important aspects
of a medical malpractice action is establishing the standard of care that should be applied to the health care professional.
If your child has died or sustained injuries due to a physician's negligent performance of a C - section or negligent failure to order an emergency C - section when indicated, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages suffered by you and your child through the institution
of a medical malpractice action against those responsible for your child's injuries or death.
Not exact matches
The current statute
of limitations for
medical malpractice actions can expire in certain cases before a patient is aware
of a problem.
HAHF argues that «the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty and the Endangered Species Act negatively implicate TVNR and creates the possibilitity [sic]
of legal
action against veterinarians engaging in TVNR,» and that «the primary veterinarian
medical malpractice carrier will not provide insurance coverage for illegal activies [sic].»
«Commentary on litigation in the Windy City on topics such as business litigation, breach
of contracts, fraud, building defects, real estate disputes, nursing home abuse,
medical malpractice, auto accidents, truck crashes, dog bites, employment discrimination and class
actions.»
Other areas
of practice include
medical malpractice, construction accidents, whistleblower law, and consumer class
action.
We fight for the rights
of those who are the victims
of personal injury, wrongful death, slip and fall, dog and other animal bites, car accidents, tractor trailer accidents, pedestrian injuries,
medical malpractice claims, drug claims, healthcare injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, Workmen's Compensation, Social Security disability, defective product / product liability, and consumer class
action causes / consumer fraud.
Medical malpractice is what happens when medical professionals depart from the generally - approved practices of a reasonable care provider — either through action or in
Medical malpractice is what happens when
medical professionals depart from the generally - approved practices of a reasonable care provider — either through action or in
medical professionals depart from the generally - approved practices
of a reasonable care provider — either through
action or inaction.
Our
medical malpractice lawyers consult
medical experts in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, oncology, and other fields in reviewing and analyzing the
actions of doctors, radiologists, nurses, and attendants in
medical malpractice cases.
When a doctor is negligent in his treatment
of a patient, and causes that patient harm, there is an
action for
medical malpractice.
If you or a loved one has been injured because
of the
actions or inaction
of a Louisiana doctor or healthcare provider, you may have grounds for a Louisiana
medical malpractice lawsuit.
Medical Malpractice occurs when the
action of a physician or other healthcare worker results in harm to a patient.
Essentially any
medical professional and any institution that is entrusted with a patient's care can be the subject
of civil
action in a
medical malpractice, wrongful death incident in Maryland, or any other jurisdiction.
Our attorneys represent clients in a wide variety
of practice areas, such as car accidents,
medical malpractice, product liability, workers» compensation, labor and employment, class
action lawsuits, and more.
If a
medical professional has harmed you by their negligent
actions or taken the life
of someone you loved, you may be able to pursue a
medical malpractice claim.
Because there is a statute
of limitations on filing a
medical malpractice action, it is imperative that you take
action sooner rather than later.
Our health care related experience includes such diverse areas as Stark Act violations, Federal and state False Claims Act claims, Federal healthcare program fraud, Worker's Compensation fraud, RICO claims, whistleblower claims, qui tam
actions,
medical malpractice,
medical records confidentiality and consent to treatment issues, antitrust and unfair competition issues and a wide range
of employment matters.
Our lawyers have represented
medical practitioners for a number
of years in all types
of malpractice actions.
If you are pursuing a
medical malpractice action, you will need to obtain a copy
of your
medical records.
The attorneys at Nagel Rice, LLP represent clients throughout New York and New Jersey in a wide range
of matters including personal injury, automobile accidents, brain injuries,
medical malpractice, business litigation and class
action cases.
Another common cause
of action related to
medical malpractice claim is the breach
of informed consent.
Lamar is an Eastern North Carolina injury lawyer whose practice areas include insurance bad faith, fraud or unfair business acts, catastrophic personal injury,
medical malpractice, car accidents, defective products, business disputes, breach
of contract
actions, property disputes, collections or money disputes, and shareholder, partnership and membership disputes.
We have shaped the law
of class
actions,
medical malpractice, serious personal injury, business torts, environmental, and estate litigation and have a proven track record
of historic settlements and verdicts.
But if a lawyer can successfully recover from a
medical malpractice attorney who lost a case, doesn't that imply that the underlying cause
of action had merit?
At DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Personal Injury Lawyers, our Rochester
medical malpractice lawyers can review the merits
of your case and assist you in determining your course
of action.
In order for the plaintiff to prevail in a
medical malpractice action, the plaintiff must prove the physician departed from the standards
of care for his or her practice, and there was a causal link between the negligence and the plaintiff's injuries.
One reason why you should contact a birth injury attorney as soon as possible after your child is harmed is because the state's statute
of limitations on
medical malpractice claims places a cap on the amount
of time that you have to take
action after an act
of malpractice.
Cancer victim isn't screened for disease
Action:
Medical malpractice Attorney: Benjamin R. Novotny
of Lubin & Meyer, Boston
Two common examples
of negligence are drunk driving accidents and
medical malpractice injuries, where one party's irresponsible
actions resulted in injury to another party.
Rather, it is only when
medical treatment falls below the minimally acceptable standard
of care within the
medical community that a
medical mistake may give rise to a
medical malpractice action.
Doctors fail to recognize detached retina; patient loses sight
Action:
Medical malpractice Attorney: Adam R. Satin
of Lubin & Meyer, Boston
At Michels & Lew, in the State
of California, we are
medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury lawyers — we uncover the truth, hold negligent parties accountable for their
actions and recover compensation that changes our clients» lives.
Medical malpractice may involve a variety
of omissions, errors and other
actions or effect, such as surgical errors, birth injuries and more.
In order to recover damages for
medical malpractice, our attorneys will need to show that a physician's
actions in diagnosing or treating you fell below the professional standard
of care, and this deviation from the standard
of care caused your injuries.
He has also represented corporations in professional
malpractice, breach
of contract, consumer rights, real estate, civil rights, product liability, construction, whistleblower,
medical malpractice, class
action and mass tort litigation.
During his career, he has represented individuals, corporations, and governmental entities in matters implicating many areas
of the law, including antitrust, banking, bankruptcy, class
actions, environmental, insurance coverage, mass tort,
medical devices and
malpractice, products liability, and sports.
He concentrates his practice in the areas
of personal injury,
medical malpractice, class
actions and civil litigation.
Many special considerations and exceptions are based on the underlying cause
of action, such as product liability,
medical malpractice, or whatever else caused the death.
But we've opened up and added employment litigation,
medical malpractice, commercial litigation, professional negligence, class
actions — a whole host
of things,» he tells AdvocateDaily.com.
She has extensive experience defending domestic and international
medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers in multi-plaintiff
actions, as well as hospitals and physicians in
medical malpractice actions in all stages
of litigation, including trial.
By and large, a
medical malpractice action needs to have a certification by a doctor essentially «vouching» for the validity
of the case.
$ 950,000.00 — Settlement in
medical malpractice action involving misdiagnosis
of cardiac condition resulting in death