The appellate courts have stated the distinction between medical malpractice and negligence is a subtle one, for medical malpractice is but a species of negligence and no rigid analytical line ...

You may be reading this because you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a mistake by a healthcare professional. We understand this can be a very difficult situation for many reasons: the ...

What started as a medical solution for pain management spiraled into a nationwide addiction crisis. Drugs like OxyContin, fentanyl and hydrocodone—once praised as breakthroughs—became some of the ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) -- Most people think there is a big payday for those who win medical malpractice lawsuits for pain and suffering. But here in California, nothing could be further from the ...

Certain professions require a high level of trust and responsibility due to the nature of their work. However, these professionals do not always meet the required standards of care and diligence. As a ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The family of a woman who died after complications from surgery have filed a lawsuit against the Medical University of South Carolina and one of their doctors claiming their ...

In 2024, the American Law Institute (ALI) introduced a new standard for proving medical malpractice, replacing the long-standing locality rule. Under the old rule, physicians could rely on customary ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Closing a medical malpractice loophole unique to Florida has come closer than ever in recent years, but for the ones still feeling the pain of loss, the fight is year-round and ...

Answer: Medical errors are unfortunately common. A now-famous Johns Hopkins study notes that there are more than 250,000 deaths related to medical errors annually in the U.S. The consequences can ...

OPLN Law, NJ Springfield, NJ, is a close-knit suburban community where residents rely deeply on their local medical professionals for trusted care. But even in a town known for its neighborly spirit ...

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Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious medical conditions, often leading to life-altering physical, emotional, and financial challenges. While many spinal cord injuries result from accidents, ...