We spend a lot of time in this blog talking about when medical treatment constitutes medical malpractice. But what about when a patient is denied treatment altogether? Is a refusal to treat a patient ever considered medical malpractice, and can you s…
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In the movies, every lawsuit that gets filed ends in a trial—usually one with a thrilling and dramatic conclusion. In real life, things don’t always work that way. In fact, the vast majority of lawsuits settle, including medical malpractice lawsu…
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Medical malpractice cases are usually complex and often challenging to prove. The victim of the malpractice must prove, through their attorney, the elements of the case: the existence of a duty of care; a breach of the duty by the medical professiona…
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From time to time, we get asked, “Can I sue for medical malpractice without a lawyer?” It’s understandable why someone might want to: if there is no lawyer, then there are no legal fees. It’s natural to want to keep as much of your recovery a…
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When someone is injured by a lack of care in a medical facility, you might assume that they were a victim of medical malpractice—and often, you would be right. Medical malpractice, also called medical negligence, involves the breach of a duty of ca…
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In any medical malpractice case, there are four elements that a person claiming malpractice must prove in order to win. First, there must be a duty of care: this is created by the medical provider-patient relationship; doctors are obligated to abide…
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We’ve all heard of getting a second opinion when it comes to medical care, but we rarely do it. Let’s face it: it’s hard enough to get some people into a doctor’s office the first time around. Medical visits are time consuming, stressful, and…
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It sounds like a plot from a movie, but it’s heartbreakingly real: a hospital nurse swaps tap water for fentanyl when administering medication to patients in intensive care. Not only do the patients not receive the pain relief they need, but the no…
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The past few years have been rough ones for many people, between dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and everyday issues like work and family stress. In part because of the pandemic, it has been harder than ever to find, and get connected with, a ment…
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the vast majority of Americans—around 80%—will suffer back pain at some point in their lives. Some people deal with severe chronic pain, while for others, it is mild and ep…
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