When an older adult or a disabled person is no longer able to care for themselves, it might be necessary for their family to consider nursing home care. While the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is often emotionally difficult, it can be even harder to learn that your loved one …
What You Need to Know About Pursuing a Birth Injury Lawsuit
When expectant parents prepare to welcome a new baby into their family, they often have dreams about what the future might bring. Unfortunately, sometimes things go wrong during the labor and delivery process, causing devastating birth injuries. Even though doctors and other medical professionals undergo extensive education and training, there is still a small chance …
Filing a Lawsuit Against a Hospital
Medical malpractice is a much more pervasive issue than many people realize. According to a study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and accounts for an estimated 250,000 preventable deaths each year. Many other people are seriously injured by medical negligence each year. …
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Nursing Home Lawsuit?
Many people entrust the care of their elderly or disabled loved ones to nursing homes in Arkansas and Oklahoma. While nursing home care might be necessary for people who are no longer able to live on their own, abuse and neglect in these facilities is a devastating issue. If your loved one has been the …
What Is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice?
If you have suffered injuries that you believe were caused by your doctor’s negligence, you might be thinking about filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. These types of legal claims are very complex and require plaintiffs to analyze reams of medical records and expert opinions to prove their cases. You must also understand the laws that …
Do I Have a Case for Medical Malpractice in Oklahoma or Arkansas?
Medical malpractice is much more common than most people realize. According to Johns Hopkins patient safety experts, 10 percent of deaths each year in the U.S. are caused by medical mistakes. Malpractice occurs when patients suffer harm because of the failure of health care professionals to perform their medical duties competently. If you have suffered …
Tips for Negotiating Medical Malpractice Settlements
According to the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA), “Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission, causes an injury to a patient.” Medical malpractice cases are often more complex than other types of personal injury claims because medical malpractice insurers are often more …
How to Prove Medical Malpractice
Most people trust that their doctors will treat them with the highest standard of care. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. If your doctor, hospital, or another medical professional fails to meet the medical standard of care and negligently causes injuries or even death, you may have legal rights to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. The …
Suing a Nursing Home for Negligence
According to the National Council on Aging, 10 percent of older adults are abused or neglected each year. When this happens at a retirement community, suing a nursing home for negligence can hold the facility legally liable for the injuries and harm caused by neglectful employees. If your loved one was treated with negligence while …
How to Pursue a Nursing Home Lawsuit in Oklahoma
As people grow older, many are unable to care for themselves and must move to retirement communities. We expect these communities to provide comfort, care, and support, so learning that an elderly loved one has been abused in a nursing home can be devastating. If your loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect, …
