Medical Malpractice Liability
Getting injured in a medical malpractice case can be very confusing. Most times, after a patient is injured after many medical professionals – physicians, nurses, assistance, orderlies – have had a role in the patient's care. The legal system has developed a system of tests and standards to help lawyers and the courts determine who should pay for these injuries. The obligation to pay for injuries is known as “liability.” Medical malpractice liability can come from the doctor's failure to diagnose the patient correctly, improperly treating the patient, or treating the patient without the patient's permission. Use the resources below to learn more.
- Medical Malpractice In-Depth
A comprehensive look at medical malpractice law and how medical malpractice lawsuits work. This section includes information about legislation, the elements of negligence, and other factors affecting medical malpractice laws and procedures.
- Medical Malpractice: Who Can Be Sued?
The basics of how blame is determined when a plaintiff files a medical malpractice claim. Learn about hospital negligence, vicarious liability, pharmaceutical manufacturer liability, and other possible defendants in a medical malpractice case.
- Medical Malpractice State Laws
State laws govern most facets of medical malpractice suits, including the statute of limitations and the minimum qualifications for expert witnesses. This section is a roundup of various state laws and regulations affecting medical malpractice claims.
- Proving Fault in Medical Malpractice Cases
A number of different parties may be held liable for medical malpractice for a variety of reasons. In this section, you’ll find various ways plaintiffs and their attorneys may prove fault in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
- First Steps in a Medical Malpractice Case
After being injured due to poor medical treatment, you may want to file a medical malpractice suit. In this section, you’ll learn how to begin a claim for medical malpractice, from contacting the physician to settling the suit.
- Defenses to Medical Malpractice
In some circumstances, the defendant may have a valid defense to a medical malpractice claim. This section describes how a patient's failure to follow doctor's orders may negatively impact a malpractice claim.
- Breaches of Doctor-Patient Confidentiality
- Defenses to Medical Malpractice
- Failed/Erroneous Diagnosis and Treatment
- Failure to Treat/Erroneous Treatment
- First Steps in a Medical Malpractice Case
- Gross Negligence and Lack of "Informed Consent"
- Informed Consent and Unauthorized Treatment
- Medical Malpractice Claim FAQ
- Medical Malpractice In-Depth
- Medical Malpractice Overview
- Medical Malpractice: Background
- Medical Malpractice: Who Can Be Sued?
- Proving Fault in Medical Malpractice Cases
- Standard of Care: Treatment and Surgery
- State Law Summaries: Medical Malpractice and Reform
- Trend: Medical Malpractice Tort Reform
- Vicarious Liability
- What is a Doctor's Duty of Care?