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The Four Most Common Types Of Medical Malpractice

03rd May 2011
Every year, approximately 200,000 patients die as a result of preventable medical malpractice or hospital negligence. The Society of Actuaries has estimated that medical errors cost the American economy at least $20,000,000,000 a year in lost productivity...
Author: Max Kennerly
Medical Malpractice

An Overview of Medical Malpractice

10th June 2010
Four key elements of a medical malpractice case: Standard of Care: Generally, standard of care is defined as the care a reasonable, careful or prudent health care practitioner would provide in similar circumstances. Hospitals, nurse practice acts, stat...
Author: Deon Bates
Medical Malpractice

Have You Been the Victim of Medical Malpractice?

02nd June 2010
Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the state of Ohio. If you are a victim of medical malpractice, it is important to employ the services of a dedicated attorney to stand up for you and help you recover some of your losses. Dete...
Author: David
Personal Injury

Over 1,000,000 Preventable Deaths A Year Are Due to Medication Mistakes

22nd April 2010
On March 5, 2010, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) reported that a nursing home in Wadena was blamed for administering the wrong medication to three of its residents. And because of these medication errors, the three residents were sent to the emergency room...
Author: Wendy Moyer
Legal

Wrongful Death due to Medical Malpractice

05th June 2009
Every year, over 90,000 wrongful deaths are caused by medical negligence or medical malpractice. Thousands of wrongful death through medical practice happens in Los Angeles. This number is staggering and it provides a glimpse on the current incidence ...
Author: Mesriani Law Group
Legal

The Statistics of Medical Malpractice

12th March 2007
When a doctor, a medical practitioner, or a medical institution caused more harm for its patient rather than good, it was said that he has been negligent in taking care of his patient's welfare and recovery. Medical malpractice is now getting more rampant...
Author: John Luke Matthews