Tag: medical law

Important Facts About Hospital Negligence

Posted 07 Dec 2011 in Health Law

Are you aware that filing hospital negligence or medical malpractice lawsuit has a limited timeframe? Length of time in which a medical malpractice case needs to be filed will vary greatly from different jurisdictions. But just like any other legal case, medical malpractice cases are also defined by statute of limitations. Knowing this, it is vital that you see a lawyer right away if you believe you have been a victim of negligence in the hospital. Medical negligence comes in many forms and can happen for varying reasons. Some of which include the following: Wrong medical diagnosis Incorrect medicine prescriptions Failure to get the patient’s consent before performing a medical procedure Errors in dispensing medication Poor medical care If...

Medical Practice Laws Are There For Your Protection

Posted 16 May 2011 in Lawyers

Having faith in the medical professionals that take care of your health can be a fragile thing.  It’s an area we all have concerns about every time we put our physical well being in the hands of the medical community.  Doctors, dentists, surgeons, and any other health care providers are expected to provide nothing but the best care they can.  They are after all, dealing with precious cargo, and utmost care is to be expected.  But, sometimes things do go wrong, and it is the fault of the very professionals we place our faith in.  In that case, your probably going to need some legal advice.  Firms like Goodman Law are a good place to start. Thankfully, I’ve never...