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30 jan

Florida is a pure comparative negligence state. Under Florida law, the claimant and defendant can share fault in a medical malpractice case. If the claimant contributed to their own injuries, their compensation from the defendant is reduced in proportion to their blame. Even if the fault is shared, a claimant will receive some compensation for

27 aug

If your doctor misdiagnosed your medical condition for five years, you might have a right to collect damages for the harm you suffered. What to Expect in the Lawsuit Physicians pay for medical malpractice insurance to protect themselves when they get sued. These professional liability insurers have teams of lawyers who defend the doctors aggressively.

25 oct

On October 17, 2013, Terrea Holly found herself lightheaded. Her heart was racing and she was unable to catch her breath. As she rushed to the emergency room, run by the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), she tried to take deep breaths and to not panic. To her initial relief, after being seen by a DMC

14 aug

2013 Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settled; Chicago Heights Six years ago, Nyelle Brown was born in a Chicago Heights hospital. Her delivery was at first a routine one, but after being administered Pitocin—a drug that induces labor and contractions—both child and mother began to experience significant distress. Instead of opting for a cesarean section, the staff,