Sentences with phrase «potential malpractice claim»

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

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.

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.

And if the client could have a potential malpractice claim against you, keep a copy of the file.

The best course of action is most likely not to advise the client of the specific date any such limitation may expire (in order to avoid a potential malpractice claim if you are wrong, particularly if you have not received sufficient information from the prospective client), but merely to advise that a limitation may exist and that you have not performed the necessary research or do not have the necessary information to determine the exact date.

Good practical advice for dealing with administrative dismissals — and an important broader lesson for all lawyers: talk to your malpractice insurer to get objective and expert advice if you think you have a real or potential malpractice claim.

To help avoid a potential malpractice claim.

Not only that, but they open themselves up to potential malpractice claims.

If they have the opportunity to fix the problem after the mistake occurs, they're limiting their exposure in a potential malpractice claim.»

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.

The obvious downside: potential malpractice claims.

Not only that, but they open themselves up to potential malpractice claims.