Note: Sarah’s stories are fictional scenarios presented to help illustrate the difference between medical malpractice and negligence. Introduction If you or a loved one has been harmed by a healthcare provider, understanding medical malpractice and how it includes various forms of negligence can help you know the best course of action. Medical malpractice is a … Read more
Medical Malpractice
Note: Sandra’s story is a fictional scenario presented to help illustrate an example of how a medical negligence lawsuit might unfold. What is medical negligence? Medical negligence is a type of medical malpractice. It is a legal matter involving the harm a patient undergoes as a result of negligent behavior committed by someone on that … Read more
Note: Chris’ story is a fictional scenario presented to help illustrate how long a medical malpractice suit can take given the circumstances. The short answer is that medical malpractice suits can take varied amounts of time due to multiple factors. While there is no guaranteed amount of time this type of lawsuit takes to be … Read more
NNote: Wayne’s story is a fictional scenario presented to help illustrate how medical malpractice can result in bed sores, and how someone may bring a claim against a hospital or healthcare provider for compensation. — Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, can be painful and, in severe cases, life-threatening. If left … Read more
Note: Marie’s story is a fictional scenario presented to illustrate how an appointed Guardian can help protect vulnerable adults. — In this article, we will define what is guardianship and outline the key differences between the two types: Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Estate. We will also discuss how each is relevant to protecting … Read more
Medical malpractice is committed by medical care providers. Medical care providers in Arkansas are defined as a physician, certified registered nurse, anesthetist, physician’s assistant, nurse, optometrist, chiropractor, physical therapist, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, veterinarian, hospital, nursing home, community mental health center, psychologist, clinic, or not-for-profit home healthcare agency licensed by the state or otherwise lawfully providing … Read more
When a person enters a hospital that person is to be take care of for the treatment of sickness or disease. The one thing that cannot occur is to die or be injured by something that you did not enter the hospital for. Falls is one of those things that can occur to a patient … Read more
Note: The following is a fictional scenario created for illustrative purposes to help our readers in Oklahoma and Arkansas understand the process of proving nursing home negligence. Introduction When we entrust nursing homes with the care of our loved ones, we expect them to provide a safe, nurturing environment. Unfortunately, the reality can sometimes be … Read more
Note: The following is a fictional scenario created for illustrative purposes to help our readers in Oklahoma and Arkansas understand the process of proving medical malpractice. Introduction Seeking medical treatment involves placing significant trust in healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose conditions, prescribe appropriate medications, and conduct surgeries with precision. Yet, when this trust is breached … Read more
Jarid M. Kinder has devoted his career to helping Arkansans navigate the complex waters of civil litigation. Limiting his practice exclusively assisting individuals and not insurance companies, Jarid has the dedication and understanding necessary to bring his clients top results. When Jarid is not working for his clients, you will find him cheering on the … Read more