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19 apr

In many cases, failure to diagnose is a form of medical malpractice. Malpractice cases often hinge on the standard of care other doctors with similar backgrounds would provide in the same situation. If a doctor missed signs and symptoms other professionals would have identified, you may have a case for medical malpractice. Doctors have a responsibility to

29 mar

In a medical malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that a doctor or health care provider gave substandard or inadequate care, which resulted in physical, emotional, or financial damages to the patient. To win such a lawsuit, you and your attorney must prove that the defendant violated the standard of care. You must also prove several other conditions

25 apr

In December 2012, about a month and a half before her due date, Corradina “Corry” Baldacchino was rushed to the Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. When Baldacchino’s baby girl was born she only weighed three pounds and according to medical records she was bleeding from the back of her head. In 2015,

31 jan

Several myths about medical negligence and malpractice suits have become popular recently, particularly as healthcare and insurance costs continued to be a major focus of economic and political debate.  Below are three of the major myths tort reform proponents use to help push their agenda to limit the ability of injured patients to seek compensation