Sentences with phrase «of potential malpractice claims»

In 2013, only six deaths and 29 adverse medical events were reported, suggesting that a majority of potential malpractice claims go unreported.

To be fair, you may have an ethical responsibility under rules 1.4 and 1.7 to notify them of a potential malpractice claim and that they have to consent in writing to your continued representation.

Not exact matches

Apparently, Pillsbury failed to disclose an agreement between the firm and directors of its clients, extending the statute of limitations on a potential malpractice claim.

One of the main reasons to send a non-engagement letter is to avoid the problem of the «unintended client» and potential malpractice claims from individuals or businesses whom the lawyer never considered to be their client.

If you have been injured as a result of potential medical malpractice, you should be aware of the applicable «limitation period» that may bar your claim.

When this discovery is made, the victim will become aware of the potential for a medical malpractice claim.

While I caution lawyers that they need to ensure that their clients do not take advantage of them and their billing policies, you must also consider the potential waste of time and energy in fighting the client on the fee, not to mention the potential for a malpractice claim or the filing of a grievance.

She maintained that the Nixon firm committed legal malpractice because it never inquired about or obtained a copy of the agreement, and never informed her and the Decedent that the Decedent's first wife and children had a potential claim to as much as 50 % of his estate.

In the real world, trying to «fake it to make it» in an unfamiliar area of law is unfair to the client, dangerous to the lawyer's reputation, and risks a potential legal malpractice claim.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with CES as a result of medical malpractice, a car accident, or any type of personal injury, it's important to consult with an attorney about any potential claims you may have.

Topics discussed include: strategies for identifying the required elements for a potential malpractice action; the evaluation of the defenses that might bar recovery or defeat a claim; establishing or refuting the applicable standard of care with expert testimony; identifying when a conflict of interest results in divided loyalties, when such a conflict may form the basis of a claim, and the defenses to such conflict of interest claims; and distinguishing malpractice liability from a violation of professional ethical standards and if or when such standards are relevant to litigating a malpractice claim.

The first step is when the medical malpractice victim or a loved one calls our office and speaks with one of our attorneys about the potential medical malpractice claim.

If you are a law firm looking for more inquiries from potential clients with personal injury claims, including auto accidents with soft tissue and more serious injuries, disability as a result of negligent action, slip and fall, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and more.

Web - based platforms can support malpractice risk management For LawPRO, one of the most compelling benefits of web - based real estate portals is their potential to limit malpractice claims by reducing potential for errors and improving lawyer - client communications.