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5 Common Unnecessary Surgeries

Did you know that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in America? Another study found that roughly 11% of all surgeries in America were...

Can I Sue The Hospital For Getting Sepsis?

When patients seek help from their doctors and healthcare providers, the last thing they want is to develop a hospital-acquired infection that can result in...

How Settlement Negotiations Work in a Medical Malpractice Case

Most medical malpractice lawsuits never reach the light of the courtroom.  The vast majority of these cases, around 90%, are settled out of court as a...

Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice If I Signed a Liability Waiver?

Signing a medical liability waiver does not automatically disqualify you from filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Read that again.  If you’re...

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to File | Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations

If you’re reading this article, then chances are that you, or someone you know, has an injury resulting from a medical provider. You may consider filing a...

Is a Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis Medical Malpractice?

Every month counts when it comes to screening and treating breast cancer.  Delayed breast cancer diagnosis can lead to many negative consequences,...

What Do Medical Malpractice Lawyers Do?

Medical malpractice lawsuits are on the rise and have been since the late 1900s. If you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice and are considering...

When Are Weight Loss Surgery Complications Medical Malpractice?

In 2019, an estimated 256,000 Americans received bariatric surgery. Of the numerous bariatric surgery options, the gastric sleeve was the most popular, with...

When & Why You Should Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Mistakes happen every day.  Usually they’re minor — you forget to pick up toothpaste from the store or you accidentally burn the toast. However,...

Can You File A Lawsuit For Stroke Misdiagnosis?

Failure to recognize the symptoms of a stroke can cause many long-term negative effects, including death, in a patient. Unfortunately, it’s estimated...

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