We live in an era of fast-moving technology. Every day scientists and doctors alike discover new ways of treating and diagnosing people. With our ever-growing scope of care, it’s only a matter of time before diagnoses and surgeries are left to machines. Artificial intelligence may seem like a daunting, present and suspicious new addition to [...]
An ex-inmate’s family in Hartford, Connecticut filed a medical malpractice claim for $1.3 million after three years of their son being treated for psoriasis when he, in fact, had subcutaneous lymphoma. The Department of Corrections anticipates more lawsuits and medical malpractice cases to come their way. The care that has been received by their contracted [...]
There are many factors that come into play when determining how much money a person will be rewarded for a medical malpractice claim. Without any details of a case, it is nearly impossible to even give a ballpark number. Personal injury attorneys and claim examiners work together, with very specific formulas, to calculate what they [...]
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For many people, the thought of suing after a wrongful death case can be confusing. After they’ve already suffered the loss of a loved one, having one more thing to handle can seem overwhelming. While, in general, people believe that filing a wrongful death claim is only helpful for medical expenses, there is much more [...]
When the Ebola crisis hit Texas in 2014, people feared for themselves and their families. Health was of top concern in the nation. It didn’t cross many people’s minds, if any, that they would also need to worry about their businesses or financial standing. However, after a nurse who treated the first U.S. Ebola patient [...]
We all have gut feelings. Some of us have a very strong intuition and know when to follow it. Most often, though, we ignore it, especially when it comes to pain, and worse, when it comes to surgeries or medical treatment. Instead of brushing off what could be a big issue, give your gut some [...]
Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim in Texas There are many steps to take in order to file a medical malpractice claim in Texas. It is already an immense amount of stress that you or a loved one has experienced some form of ongoing pain, disruption of health, or worse, death. To have to handle a [...]
Each state has very clear guidelines and laws in place regarding Medical Malpractice cases. Damage Caps in particular bear a great weight in each state. Damage Caps affect not only citizens and patients, but also hospitals, physicians and other healthcare providers. A Damage Cap, in relation to Medical Malpractice, is a set amount of money [...]
New Mexico has a statute of limitations of three years for any medical malpractice cases. A statute of limitations is literally a limitation on the time you have to file a case. When the limitation is in regards to health, medical treatment or overall well-being, it can be disheartening to know you have a ticking [...]