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Could Joan Rivers’ Death Been Result Of Medical Malpractice?
The death of a celebrity usually makes headlines. But the death of comedian Joan Rivers may command a different headline in legal news. Apparently a doctor involved in the clinic where the fatal procedure was performed has been the subject of a previous medical malpractice suit for the same procedure. The Original Medical Malpractice Lawsuit…
Leading Causes And Effects Of Brain Injuries
One of the most catastrophic types of injuries a person can suffer is one affecting the brain. Unfortunately, head injuries in Connecticut and throughout the United States are common occurrences according to statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injuries such as a traumatic brain injury account for 30 percent of the…
Recovering Damages For Pregnancy-Related And Birth Injuries
The arrival of a newborn infant is one of the most significant events that adults can experience in their lifetimes. It is a time of renewal, of promise for the future. You want it to be as close to an example of perfection as is humanly possible; you don’t want anything to go wrong. Potential…
Doctor Accused Of Deliberate Misdiagnosis Of Patients
Cases of alleged medical malpractice that involve a misdiagnosis ordinarily center on an accusation of negligence on the part of the doctor. The complaint will generally claim that the doctor either knew, or at least should have known that his or her diagnosis was incorrect. Instances in Which a Doctor Performs an Intentional Misdiagnosis Less…
What Are Actionable Causes Of Injuries During Pregnancy Or Birth?
Injuries to a newborn child due to negligence can be the basis of a legal claim for recovery against a doctor or a hospital. But types of injuries fall under the description of a “birth injury” for legal purposes. What Are Birth Injuries? Birth injuries certainly include injuries that take place during childbirth, but may…
Money Damages That May Be Recoverable In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If you are injured by the act of another, it is not difficult to contemplate a legal claim against that person to secure financial redress for those injuries. But what about a situation in which an injury not only happens to a family member, but also results in his or her death? What recourse might…
Hospital Negligence Can Affect Your Medical Malpractice Suit
Often when we see a news account of a lawsuit against a doctor alleging medical malpractice, one of its allegations includes hospital negligence. This may lead some to wonder what is hospital negligence. Defining Hospital Negligence Hospital negligence might be thought of as an overarching form of medical malpractice, but involves people in addition to…