The Legalizer

July 10th, 2006 Circuit Judge Debra S. Nelson overturned a $28 million medical malpractice verdict and ruled that Longwood gynecologist Dr.

August 2nd, 2006 What is the first step a medical malpractice attorney would take to pursue the claim? The first step in pursuing a medical malpractice case is suspecting that one may have been the victim of medical malpractice. While not every bad result is due to medical malpractice, one who develops a "gut feeling" that something was wrong should consult a qualified attorney to review the matter, who often will consult with medical professionals.

August 2nd, 2006 What is medical malpractice? The term “medical malpractice” can be defined as a healthcare professional’s deviation from the applicable standard of care that a similar physician would exercise under the same circumstances, resulting in serious physical injury or death. The negligence in medical malpractice cases can occur in a variety of situations including but not limited to: 1.

September 19th, 2006 Doctor and nurse at Melrose-Wakefield hospital in Massachusetts has agreed to settle a medical malpractice lawsuit for $5 million with the New Hampshire parents of a brain-damaged five-year-old boy. Michelle and Kendall Turner of Bedford said critical mistakes were made during the delivery of their son, Dustin, in 2001.

August 2nd, 2006 We are writing articles about “medical malpractice” for last few months. Now the following questions can be arisen about the topic: 1) What is medical malpractice? 2) On what grounds one can file malpractice lawsuit against hospital or the concerned doctor? 3) How can one file medical malpractice lawsuit? 4) What are the things that you have to prove if you have filed a malpractice lawsuit? 5) What is the first step a medical malpractice attorney would take to pursue the claim? 6) What are the special medical malpractice statutes? 7) What are Examples of Common Medical Malpractice Cases?

August 2nd, 2006 What are the special medical malpractice statutes? Local statutes must be consulted for restrictions that apply to actions against health care providers. Many states have enacted special medical malpractice statutes as a response to what some contend is another "medical malpractice crisis," said to have been brought about by an increase in the number of medical malpractice actions, substantial jury awards, and a resulting increase in liability insurance rates for health care providers.

February 25th, 2009 Are you a victim of inferior medical services provided by a negligent medical practitioner? Have you underwent a surgery or medical treatment that resulted in serious health complications? The time is ripe for you to file a personal injury claim against the irresponsible health provider. The doctors and hospital authorities are bound to provide best medical care services to its patients.

September 22nd, 2006 A medical malpractice lawsuit has been settled for $10,000,000 for birth injuries to a child now 3 years of age by birth injury specialists. The child is a spastic quadriplegic, tube fed with global delays, including severe cognitive deficits.