Medical Malpractice Statistics That May Surprise You
Any healthcare provider, including facilities like hospitals, are subject to medical malpractice lawsuits if a patient is injured due to negligent care. Below are some interesting statistics on medical malpractice compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review. Nature of Medical Malpractice Payouts 33% related to negligence in diagnosis 24% related to surgery complications 18% related to treatment … Keep reading…
Medical Malpractice and Informed Consent
Sometimes when the medical malpractice lawyers at our firm are investigating case, the issue of informed consent is brought to light. But what is it exactly? As it relates to medical malpractice, it is the physician’s duty to provide the patient with all of the material risks surrounding a procedure and/or providing alternatives, if they … Keep reading…