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Ft. Lauderdale Medical Malpractice: Finding A Good Medical Malpractice Lawyer

26th September 2011
Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in America, killing 100,000 people every year. From 1996 through 1999, Florida hospitals reported 19,885 incidents but only 3,177 medical malpractice claims. In other words, for every 6 medical er...
Author: LawlorWinston
Medical Malpractice

Orthopaedic Medical Negligence

17th June 2011
Copyright (c) 2011 Julie Glynn When people talk of orthopaedics, they are referring to the bones, muscles and joints of the human body. While many people are successfully treated for orthopaedic problems every year in the UK, we are unfortunately se...
Author: Julie Glynn
Medical Malpractice

Improper Diagnosis and Medical Malpractice

09th May 2011
Any mistake on the part of a medical expert doesn't justify as a valid reason to file a lawsuit and claim compensation. If you happen to really feel that the negligence of a medical practitioner has resulted in any harm to your or a near one's physical an...
Author: Irvin Mcelreath
Legal

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
Law

What's in an Apology?

08th March 2011
An expression of contrition and remorse, an apology can go a long way to healing the emotional wounds that fester in the face of wrongdoing. While an apology cannot undo harm that has been caused, it is a way of showing respect and it is an acknowledgemen...
Author: ars.sharelawyers
Medical Malpractice

Three Points in a Medical Malpractice Case

22nd February 2011
How do you know whether the error of a medical professional gives you an acceptable ground for filing a claim? This is not an easy task without adequate legal knowledge and expertise. You would need to talk to a medical malpractice attorney to ascertain t...
Author: Ashley Smith
Personal Injury

Protect Your Rights with Personal Injury Lawyers

07th February 2011
In legal lingo, personal injury refers to any injury inflicted on one’s mind, body, and emotions in due part to another party’s negligence. There are different types of personal injury claims, such as product liability or accidents due to product defects,...
Author: fawnrawlings
Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice – Lack of Communication is the Biggest Cause!!

03rd February 2011
Every year all around the pleading world, there are thousands of people get ill, the world is narrowing for a human life, advancement has given fruits to us but also bring us the fears of global warming, pollution, and the ever increasing rate of newer di...
Author: Muhammad Saad
Medical Malpractice

New York Medical Malpractice Lawyers-Hope for Good

15th September 2010
When you place your trust in those who are providing you with medical treatment you expect skillful, knowledgeable, and appropriate care. Sadly, there are thousands of cases every year when the negligence of a medical professional directly results in the ...
Author: Thomas
Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice – how to prepare for a case

19th May 2010
Any mistake on the part of a medical professional does not justify as a valid reason to file a lawsuit and claim compensation. If you feel that the negligence of a medical practitioner has resulted in any harm to your or a near one's physical and psycholo...
Author: robert23