Medical malpractice is when a doctor or health care provider fails to treat a patient according to the accepted standard of care. For example, when a heart attack or appendicitis is misdiagnosed, the physician or health care provider may be liable for malpractice. Malpractice can also be caused by a prescription of the wrong drug… Read more
The first question to ask yourself is, “When should I call a medical malpractice attorney?” If you are dealing with the aftermath of a fatal surgery or an accident, it may be difficult to decide when to seek legal counsel. If you suspect that someone performed substandard care or was negligent, you should seek the… Read more
A Medical Malpractice Attorney helps clients with claims for malpractice caused by medical care providers. This type of negligence can be anything from surgical errors to birth trauma. Other types of malpractice include inappropriate treatment, missed diagnoses, and failure to obtain the patient’s consent. There are many different types of medical malpractice and many attorneys… Read more
When a cancer diagnosis is made, it can be devastating for both the patient and their family. However, thanks to advances in treating various types of cancer, a diagnosis that is made accurately and early can lead to treatment that is quite effective, giving a person many more years to live. Unfortunately, many doctors fail… Read more
Unfortunately, the nursing home experiences many unspeakable cases of abuse that go unheard. Even when a resident complains, the nursing home fails to respond, or they take days or weeks to respond. You can feel your heartbreaking knowing that someone you love experienced abuse at the hands of an authority who had a responsibility to… Read more
When a baby is born, it is supposed to be a happy occasion. However, while most births go as planned, others go terribly wrong. Unfortunately, most of these situations are due to the negligence of doctors and other healthcare professionals, and the results can be devastating to both the infant and its parents. In many… Read more
Arizona Medical Malpractice Lawyer Gastric bypass surgery can have many benefits. People typically lose weight and improve their health. Elective procedures like gastric bypass surgery may also cause problems for a patient. If you suspect that the doctor did a poor job during the surgical procedure, then you may be able to build a court… Read more
It’s not just doctors and hospitals that get sued for medical malpractice. Dentists get sued for malpractice too. Lawsuits against them proceed under the same rules as cases against doctors. That means cases against dentists, orthodontists, periodontists and other dental professionals are governed by Arizona’s medical malpractice laws. Common Dental Treatment Errors When you receive… Read more
People seek medical help because they have an ailment or condition that requires treatment. When those providing the care are negligent in their responsibilities, the impact on patients can be significant. If you believe that the practice or facility providing you with care has failed in some manner, you may have the grounds for filing… Read more
According to the most recent U.S. census, over 40 million people in the United States are over 65 years of age. The number of people in this age category has only grown larger since the 2010 census because Baby Boomers continue to arrive in their golden years. Unfortunately, a shocking number of older Americans suffer… Read more