Medical Malpractice

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 … Read more

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. Medical … Read more

Many people entrust the care of their elderly or disabled loved ones to nursing homes in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Nursing homes are needed for those who can’t live alone, but abuse and neglect there are a big problem. If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, an attorney at … Read more

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 … Read more

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. Medical malpractice occurs when patients suffer harm because of the failure of health care professionals to perform their medical duties competently. If you have … Read more

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 aggressive than … Read more

Most people trust that their doctors will treat them with the highest standard of care. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. If a medical provider doesn’t meet the standard of care and causes harm or death, you maybe able to sue for medical malpractice. The talented team at the Law Offices of Craig L. Cook can help you … Read more

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 in … Read more

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, … Read more

According to research published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, nursing home abuse and neglect can take multiple forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, nursing home neglect, and emotional or psychological abuse. Nursing home abuse and neglect is a pervasive problem. In a review article that was published in the New England Journal of … Read more