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Recovering Damages For Pregnancy-Related And Birth Injuries
The arrival of a newborn infant is one of the most significant events that adults can experience in their lifetimes. It is a time of renewal, of promise for the future. You want it to be as close to an example of perfection as is humanly possible; you don’t want anything to go wrong. Potential…
Doctor Accused Of Deliberate Misdiagnosis Of Patients
Cases of alleged medical malpractice that involve a misdiagnosis ordinarily center on an accusation of negligence on the part of the doctor. The complaint will generally claim that the doctor either knew, or at least should have known that his or her diagnosis was incorrect. Instances in Which a Doctor Performs an Intentional Misdiagnosis Less…
What Are Actionable Causes Of Injuries During Pregnancy Or Birth?
Injuries to a newborn child due to negligence can be the basis of a legal claim for recovery against a doctor or a hospital. But types of injuries fall under the description of a “birth injury” for legal purposes. What Are Birth Injuries? Birth injuries certainly include injuries that take place during childbirth, but may…
Money Damages That May Be Recoverable In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If you are injured by the act of another, it is not difficult to contemplate a legal claim against that person to secure financial redress for those injuries. But what about a situation in which an injury not only happens to a family member, but also results in his or her death? What recourse might…
Hospital Negligence Can Affect Your Medical Malpractice Suit
Often when we see a news account of a lawsuit against a doctor alleging medical malpractice, one of its allegations includes hospital negligence. This may lead some to wonder what is hospital negligence. Defining Hospital Negligence Hospital negligence might be thought of as an overarching form of medical malpractice, but involves people in addition to…
Is Medicare Increasing Patients’ Risks For Medical Malpractice?
One of the most important functions assigned to doctors is to make the best decision for their patients under any circumstances. The Hippocratic Oath requires that doctors practice medicine honestly and keep patients from harm, but what if outside influences create a conflict of interest for doctors? Medicare’s Influence on Medical Decisions Federal rules regarding…
Family Of Allegedly Murdered Hospital Patient Files Lawsuit
Many, or even most, instances of alleged medical malpractice in a hospital setting, be it in Connecticut or anyplace else, are leveled at people who are employed by or work at the facility. Surgical mistakes, unsanitary conditions and failure to follow proper procedures can all be sources of hospital negligence. Who is Responsible When a…