Medical Malpractice Questions
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What is the definition of medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is when a medical professional acts negligently and it results in the injury or death of a patient.
Who is generally sued in medical malpractice lawsuits?
It depends on the specific situation, but generally the physician or nurse who caused the damage is held accountable. In some cases the hospital or medical facility associated with the case can also be held liable.
What are some examples of medical malpractice?
Examples include failing to diagnose cancer (such as breast cancer) or another deadly disease, incorrectly performing surgery, causing injury to a mother or child during delivery (sometimes resulting in cerebral palsy), failing to perform a critical test, prescribing a drug with dangerous side effects without explaining the risks and leaving a surgical instrument inside the patient during surgery.
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice suits?
For most cases, it's two years from the date of injury or death. If the malpractice involves a "tort claim" hospital, the statute of limitation is one year from the time of injury or death.
What damages can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits?
The victim and his or her family can sue for damages including reimbursement for all medical bills, current and future lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement and permanent injury.
How difficult is it to win medical malpractice suits?
It can be difficult for a variety of reasons including that there is usually a lack of information given to the family with regards to medical details surrounding the case. It is also difficult to find witnesses who are professionally associated with the doctor and willing to testify on the side of the family. Doctors and Hospitals win an average at least 80% of the cases that are tired to verdict.
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