What is involved for Filing a Medical Malpractice Case
A Thorough Investigation
The Defense can Change its Stance after a Deposition
In a medical malpractice case, the defense attorney strongly denies that his client has done anything wrong, until the plaintiff’s lawyer finishes questioning the doctor at pre trial testimony. In this case, the plaintiff has suffered significant injury following a colonoscopy procedure.
Res Ipsa Loquitor in a Medical Malpractice Case
In order to file a medical malpractice case in the state of New York, you are required to bring in a medical expert to support your claim. The claim should show that there was wrongdoing, the injuries were caused by the wrongdoing, and the injuries are significant and/or permanent. However, in certain instances expert testimony is not required.
Reasons Why Your Medical Malpractice Case could be Rejected by an Attorney
You have suffered injuries because of the carelessness or negligence of a doctor or the hospital staff in New York and you want to file a medical malpractice lawsuit to claim compensation for the losses and harm you have suffered. However, an attorney might not want to accept your case and attempt to carry it into the end zone. There can be several reasons for this.
Facts that Your Medical Malpractice Attorney may not Tell You
When you have been injured due to the negligence of carelessness of a health care provider or doctor, you will file a medical malpractice case to claim damages for the harms and losses you have suffered. You might feel that your case is strong and that the jury will grant you a substantial settlement.
Can Your Attorney Stop You from Answering a Question at a Deposition
Generally Your Attorney cannot Raise an Objection
A Peremptory Challenge in a Jury Selection
What is a peremptory challenge in a civil lawsuit in New York, involving a personal injury case?
Country’s largest concierge medicine practice loses lawsuit
New York residents who are members of or are interested in concierge medicine practices may be interested to know that a recent case might result in a change in how those practices do business. On Feb. 10, a jury awarded $8.5 million to the widower of a woman who was not properly diagnosed by a doctor in a concierge medicine practice. The incident occurred in Florida in 2008. The woman’s circulatory problems were not diagnosed by the doctor or his staff. As a result, her leg was amputated.
Coping with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is something that normally occurs at birth due to a lack of oxygen to the fetus. When this happens, medical professionals need to respond quickly to limit the effects of lack of oxygen to the brain. Cerebral palsy may be the result of medical negligence during the delivery or a delay in […]
How doctors make COPD diagnoses
New York residents whose doctors have recommended testing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may have questions about what kinds of tests they will perform and how their doctor will arrive at their diagnosis. COPD is a serious disease that can escalate quickly without treatment, so a timely diagnosis is necessary.