What to do if you have sustained an injury due to medical malpractice
If you believe you or a loved one may have sustained an injury due to medical malpractice, it is important to seek help as soon as possible. All claims are subject to statutes of limitations, (the time within which you must file a claim) with some being only a matter of ...
When is a birth injury due to medical malpractice?
When a baby suffers an injury at birth, families are often distraught and have many questions. They may worry about their child’s and family’s future, ...
Ballot Initiative Seeks to Increase Limits on Medical Malpractice Awards
A recently proposed California ballot initiative seeks to increase the caps on medical malpractice damage awards. Caps – monetary limits on the damage ...
When is a birth injury the result of medical malpractice?
When complications arise during a pregnancy/delivery, and an infant suffers an injury, the effects may be catastrophic and last a child a lifetime. ...
What are the leading causes of medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice can take a variety of forms. When a doctor fails to act according to the standard of care, and a patient suffers harm as a result, ...
A recent study revealed an alarming statistic – the incidence of birth injuries in the United States has risen by 75% since the early 2000s. As such, ...
Hospital Staffing Plays a Role in Reducing Medical Malpractice
Working as a nurse in the labor and delivery room can be extremely rewarding. Nurses provide critical care, as well as helping welcome newborns and ...
Legislation Seeks to Provide Military Access to Justice
When you go to the doctor, whether for surgery, to seek treatment for a health condition, a routine follow-up, or for prenatal care and the delivery ...