malpractice

Other Types of Abandonment by a Doctor

JDMD2013-11-05T16:01:05+00:00November 5th, 2013|

Another type of abandonment that most people are not aware of is when a doctor t [...]

Exceptions to Requirements for a Doctor Patient Relationship

JDMD2013-06-13T09:21:45+00:00June 13th, 2013|

Did you know that a doctor does not have to accept you as a patient? Just becaus [...]

Did You Have a Doctor Patient Relationship?

JDMD2013-04-04T09:32:51+00:00April 4th, 2013|

You cannot sue a doctor who has never treated you or seen you as a patient. You [...]

General Hospital Liability in Medical Malpractice Cases

JDMD2012-11-09T14:51:59+00:00November 9th, 2012|

Hospitals are responsible for their employees, contractors, and staff. A hospita [...]

Does Res Ipsa Apply in Your Case?

JDMD2012-03-27T10:44:01+00:00March 27th, 2012|

Your lawyer will tell you that pleading res ipsa is risky, and your chances of w [...]

Do You Always Need an Expert Witness for Your Case?

JDMD2012-02-29T14:24:27+00:00February 29th, 2012|

Do you always need a medical expert witness or a dental expert witness to explai [...]

Can You Sue a Doctor in a Defective Product Case?

JDMD2011-12-01T14:47:36+00:00December 1st, 2011|

In some defective product cases, you can also sue the doctor for malpractice, if [...]

Absolute Time Limit to File a Malpractice Lawsuit

JDMD2011-09-28T14:19:27+00:00September 28th, 2011|

This is the length of time in which you must file a medical malpractice lawsuit [...]

Medical Malpractice: How Do You Prove You Suffered Emotional Damages?

JDMD2011-01-19T13:38:06+00:00January 19th, 2011|

1. You should be prepared to show that you suffered a genuine emotional upset. Y [...]

Malpractice and Pre-existing Injuries and Diseases

JDMD2010-10-18T11:22:08+00:00October 18th, 2010|

Let’s say you have a condition that has not bothered you for a long time but fla [...]