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Contents What is “medical malpractice”? What must be shown to prevail in a medical malpractice case? Who can be held accountable for medical malpractice? Have I waived my rights because I signed a waiver or consent form? What is the first step in pursuing a claim? How do I know if I have a good […]

Medical malpractice statistics According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), over 225,000 people die each year due to iatrogenic causes. This has become the third leading cause of death in the United States, after deaths from heart disease and cancer. 12,000 deaths/year from unnecessary surgery 7,000 deaths/year from […]

The lack of preventive care means the uninsured are often in worse shape when they do seek help. The cost of emergency services – which by law must be provided – is shared by hospitals and insurance companies. One in six Americans lacks health insurance and is therefore more likely to die from heart disease, […]

7/6/2006 The Florida Supreme Court lit up a rally in tobacco stocks when it refused to revive a $145 billion punitive damages award against major cigarette companies. The long-awaited decision Thursday lifted one of the biggest financial clouds over tobacco companies, slapping down a punishment that the companies had said could send them into bankruptcy. […]

A claim is valued and usually settled based upon an estimate of what a jury would likely regard as fair and reasonable compensation given the severity of the injury and the effects of the accident on your life, as well as the probability that a recovery against the wrongdoer is warranted. In addition to medical […]

Your legal costs are paid up-front by the attorney (i.e. the attorney does not charge you for work done) who only collects if you are successful in winning compensation. Personal injury and sometimes other attorneys usually handle claims on a “contingent” or percentage basis depending on the type, difficulty, and expense of the case. Contingent […]