Articles on Medical Malpractice

5 Reasons You May Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer

April 25, 2018

Medical errors made by healthcare providers result in a high number of injuries and deaths every year. Researchers at Johns Hopkins estimate that there are more than 250,000 deaths due to malpractice each year. Read More

What are Pros and Cons When Hiring Small Law Firms vs Large Law Firms?

February 7, 2018

What are the pros and cons of dealing with small law firms vs large law firms? Being involved in a car wreck or the victim of a professional negligence/medical malpractice claim is overwhelming. You’re scared, likely in pain, perhaps not working, and you really need someone who will fight for you. Read More

Medical Malpractice 101: Standards of Care and Your Legal Rights

November 22, 2017

Despite efforts to mitigate their occurrence, medical errors by doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers result in a significant number of injuries and deaths every year. Read More

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say that medical errors should “rank as the third leading cause of death in the United States.” Due to errors and inconsistencies in tracking statistics, the numbers of reported cases of malpractice are inaccurate. The researchers at Johns Hopkins estimate that there are actually more than 250,000 deaths due to malpractice each year. If this were the reported number, medical malpractice would be the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. Read on to learn more about medical malpractice, including what may be considered malpractice, what you should do if you suspect it and how to get professional guidance.

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