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March 19, 2024
When dealing with the complexities of medical malpractice, particularly negligence in behavioral health facilities, it is essential to understand your rights and how to enforce them. These frequently asked questions aim to clarify some of the common questions we are asked by clients.
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November 14, 2023
If you are considering a medical malpractice claim, it is important to understand what types of documents and other records you should keep. These documents will be used as evidence to support your legal claim for compensation. When crucial evidence is missing or incomplete, it can affect whether or not your medical negligence claim is successful, or how much compensation you are awarded
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October 12, 2023
Understanding a medical malpractice claim is the first step to protecting yourself and your right to compensation when you have been the victim of medical malpractice. In this article, we discuss some of the dos and don’ts of the often complex process of a medical malpractice case.
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September 27, 2023
Medical malpractice cases are highly complex and often involve various parties. Knowing who to hold accountable for your injuries is not an easy task, and requires a thorough investigation of your case and the people or organizations that may be legally liable.
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September 13, 2023
Retaining a medical malpractice lawyer is vital when you have been the victim of medical negligence. Some people delay meeting with a medical malpractice lawyer because they feel intimidated or are overwhelmed dealing with their physical and emotional injuries, but time is of the essence. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare for your first meeting with a medical malpractice attorney can help.
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September 8, 2023
Medical malpractice happens when a patient is injured by the mistake of a healthcare professional. In many cases, pain and suffering is the biggest portion of the compensation award or settlement. Find out how pain and suffering is calculated in medical malpractice cases from this blog.
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August 1, 2023
Healthcare is essential, and we all rely on medical professionals to diagnose, treat, and cure us. We put our faith in these experts to improve our quality of life, and we expect nothing less than competent medical care. Unfortunately, in some cases, medical providers can harm or cause injury through unreasonable errors and improper care, and as a result, you may need to hire a medical malpractice lawyer to protect your rights.
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July 10, 2023
If a patient is misdiagnosed, or if the diagnosis is delayed, the consequences can be grave. Find out the six common reasons people sue their medical professionals
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May 2, 2023
On April 26, 2023, a Philadelphia jury awarded nearly $183 million to a mother and her child for birth-related injuries. The verdict is believed to be a record for the highest verdict in a medical malpractice case in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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March 25, 2023
Medical malpractice claims are complex legal claims that often involve traumatic personal stories and complicated medical and legal issues. Every claim is different, and one unique fact in a case can have a significant impact on the length of time it takes to resolve a claim, whether through a settlement or jury verdict. A simple medical malpractice claim might resolve in less than one year, while a complicated or high-value claim could last several years.
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February 8, 2023
When you or a loved one have been the victim of medical malpractice, it is crucial that you find a medical malpractice lawyer that you trust and that will help you get justice and compensation.
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January 17, 2023
2022 saw record-setting medical malpractice verdicts across the country. Juries have seen the pain and suffering caused by negligent healthcare providers, and are compensating innocent victims for both their financial and non-financial harm. This list only includes cases that went to trial and highlights some of the largest medical malpractice verdicts from 2022.
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August 16, 2022
Sometimes medical providers fail to correctly or timely diagnose a medical emergency. When this happens, the medical providers may commit medical malpractice, in which case they can be held responsible for any injuries the patient suffers.
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July 25, 2022
Under Maryland law, a medical professional commits medical malpractice by providing medical care that is inconsistent with the accepted standards of practice for similar health care providers.
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July 22, 2022
As in most states, medical malpractice in Pennsylvania refers to a medical professional’s inappropriate conduct that is inconsistent with the generally accepted standard of care practiced by medical professionals and that results in injury to a patient.
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May 5, 2022
If you or a loved one has been injured and you believe it was due to medical negligence, you should contact a reputable, experienced attorney as soon as possible. We understand this can be a very difficult situation for many reasons: the uncertainty of what went wrong and why, the pain and suffering caused by the injury, or the medical bills piling up.
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January 3, 2022
Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, occurs when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional fails to comply with the standard of care and causes an injury to a patient.
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July 2, 2021
The Delaware waterways are a popular destination for boating, jet-skiing, paddle boarding, water-skiing, and other recreational activities. As the summer approaches, many people are looking forward to getting out on the water and shaking off their winter blues. Unfortunately, some water users are not as prepared as they should be for the dangers of the water. Inexperienced, underprepared, and sometimes reckless boaters can cause accidents on Delaware waterways resulting in serious injuries to themselves, or other boaters.
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March 11, 2016
If you are taking a drug that has been recalled, follow these important steps to protect your health and your rights. Here, learn more about defective drugs.