Proving Medical Wrongful Death
A wrongful death is defined as a death caused by the wrongful action, default or negligence of another person. In contrast, a medical wrongful death is a death caused by medical malpractice.
What is Surgical Malpractice?
Surgey should be performed with professional skill and diligence. Surgical malpractice occurs when the actions of the surgeon result in harm to the patient.
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How to Determine if You Should File Medical Malpractice
In the most general sense, medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed as a result of a medical professional failing to perform their duties competently according to medically accepted standards of care.
Defining Never Events – Medical Malpractice
In 2001, Dr. Ken Kizer, CEO of the National Quality Forum, introduced a new term in the world of surgical and medical malpractice. "Never events" is a reference to shocking medical errors which should never occur.
Medical Malpractice Settlements
Medical malpractice is defined as the negligent, substandard or unskilled treatment of a patient by a health care professional such as a physician, nurse, or dentist. If a patient has been injured because a health care professional failed to competently perform his or her duties, malpractice may apply.
What is Medical Negligence?
General negligence is defined as the failure to execute one's duties with a prudent and expected degree of care. Someone who is negligent has proven to be careless when performing their assigned duty.
What is Pharmacy Negligence?
There are many types of negligence which can occur in a medical practice, as well as with tangential services. As you may expect, pharmacy negligence occurs when a pharmacist who is dispensing drugs makes a mistake or omission due to careless operation or procedure.
Top 6 Medical Malpractice Claims
When a healthcare provider makes a mistake which harms the patient, it may result in a legitimate claim. In Florida, medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional is negligent, violating his or her standard of patient care.
Guide to Florida Statutes for Filing Lawsuits
Immediately following an accident or injury, it is easy to be confused as to your options. Friends offer advice, family adds their opinions, and even the ads on television are full of ideas as to how you should proceed. But how do you really know when you should speak with an attorney and pursue legal action?
