Who Can I Sue For Medical Malpractice?
September 15, 2024
While sometimes it appears obvious who committed medical malpractice that caused harm to a patient, many times it is not so obvious and many times more than one bad actor committed medical malpractice who may be held responsible for paying compensation for the injuries they caused. When it comes to [...]
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When Is A Mistake Considered Medical Malpractice?
September 14, 2024
Everyone makes mistakes sometimes – you miss your turnoff on the highway; you leave your cellphone on the table at a restaurant; a dark sock is put in the washing machine with a load of whites; etc. Many mistakes merely cause temporary inconvenience or result in an uncomfortable laugh. Other m[...]
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Who Can I Sue For Medical Malpractice?
September 7, 2024
You suspect (or know) that you or a family member have suffered injury (harm) as a result of a medical error (either something was done that should not have been done, or something should have been done that wasn’t done). Who’s responsible? Who do you sue? Sometimes the answer seems obvi[...]
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Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Case?
August 23, 2024
Many people ask us, “Do I have a medical malpractice case?” In order to recover money damages for the harm caused by a health care provider’s negligence, you must show that the health care provider breached the standard of care (which means you have to show evidence of the standard[...]
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What Is My Medical Malpractice Claim Worth?
August 14, 2024
Medical malpractice claims, which allege that medical providers failed to comply with the standard of care expected of reasonably competent similar medical providers under the same or similar circumstances, range from catastrophic birth injuries that will require expensive 24/7 medical care for life[...]
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Are Medical Malpractice Settlements Taxable?
August 12, 2024
The general rule regarding taxability of amounts received from settlement of lawsuits and other legal remedies is Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 61. This section states all income is taxable from whatever source derived, unless exempted by another section of the code. IRC Section 104 provides a[...]
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