Medical Malpractice

Regardless of the reason why you go to the doctor, chances are that you’re required to fill out and sign a large amount of paperwork. Reading through it all can be daunting, especially when all you want is to receive treatment for your condition. In many instances,...

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit, a plaintiff must prove that a doctor-patient relationship existed, the doctor acted negligently, and that negligence directly caused the plaintiff injury. Medical malpractice lawyers work closely with clients to gather...

A variety of different parties may be responsible for medical malpractice. It is important for victims of medical malpractice to know who these parties are and how a medical malpractice claim for damages may be able to help them. To begin with, medical care...

Doctors are providing a greater range of virtual medical services to patients at another location, even in another state. This technology was considered as a safe alternative to entering a doctor’s office this spring. But doctors must take steps to assure that they...

The rate of professional liability claims filed against physicians and other medical professionals is declining. There are many reasons for this including improved patient safety caused by greater oversight and stricter adherence to established regulations....

One of the most important success factors for physicians and medical researchers is information about other cases. Collecting data from various healthcare institutions and about different patients helps physicians put their own cases into perspective. Researchers can...

Hospitals may be liable for injuries caused by supply shortages and defective equipment. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant shortfalls and shortcomings in healthcare. These are placing patients at unnecessary risk to their health and safety. Individuals who...

The current pandemic is likely to have a significant impact on medical malpractice risk. Physicians are currently seeking legislative protection that would shield them from medical malpractice suits arising from care and treatment provided during these extraordinary...

The statute of limitations in Illinois for filing a medical malpractice claim is two years from the date the injury was discovered, or should have been discovered by the individual. Failing to file a claim within this time period can result in the court dismissing the...

Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, and understanding the histories of their doctors and the risks of any procedure before they receive treatment can help keep patients safe. When patients are injured by negligent doctors,...