Who is Liable in Emergency Situations if Something Goes Wrong?

Medical malpractice is never really a cut and dry legal matter. As discussed earlier on this blog, a variety of factors must co-exist for valid medical malpractice claim. First, a "medical standard of care" must be adhered to, and the patient must be injured if the care provided did indeed fall below that standard. However, […]

Medical Malpractice Damages

When a patient suffers harm or injury because a doctor or other medical professional did not provide medical care above acceptable standards, the patient is entitled to medical malpractice damages. Examples of such harm include: Failure to diagnose (or misdiagnosing) a medical condition Failure to follow appropriate medical procedures when treating the patient Failing to […]