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Medical Malpractice - The Basics
Start here to understand what medical malpractice is and what to expect in your case.
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Common Kinds of Medical Malpractice
The types of medical negligence that prompt most malpractice suits.
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Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
How patients are compensated after a medical error occurs.
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Express vs. Implied Consent for Medical Treatment
Most, but not all, treatment scenarios require a patient's consent. Here's how it works.
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Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Cases
Key legal issues that arise when a patient dies as a result of medical malpractice.
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Challenges in Suing for Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases can be difficult to win. Here's why.
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Medical Malpractice Reform and Caps on Damages
How damage caps function, and how they affect a typical malpractice case.
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How to Prove Hospital Negligence
Holding a hospital liable for the provision of negligent care.
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Award Limits in Medical Malpractice Suits
Some states have capped the amount of compensation that an injured patient can receive.
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Kaiser Permanente Malpractice Claims and Arbitration
A look inside Kaiser's unique arbitration process for malpractice claims.
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Cancer Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice
Common missteps in identifying cancer, and when it may be actionable.
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Elective Surgery Errors and Malpractice
What to do when cosmetic and elective procedures cause harm.
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Chiropractor Injuries and Medical Malpractice
Legal remedies when a patient is injured by sub-standard chiropractic treatment.
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How can I find a doctor willing to testify against another doctor?
How can I find a doctor willing to testify against another doctor?
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What is the medical malpractice death rate and other medical malpractice statistics?
Question: What is the medical malpractice death rate and some of the latest medical malpractice statistics?
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Have there been successful cosmetic surgery malpractice lawsuits?
Have there been successful cosmetic surgery malpractice lawsuits?
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Do I need a certificate of merit to bring a medical malpractice claim in California?
Do I need a certificate of merit to bring a medical malpractice claim in California?
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What are the steps for filing a claim with Kaiser for malpractice?
What are the steps for filing a grievance with Kaiser for malpractice?
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Can I file a malpractice suit against Kaiser Permanente?
Can I file a malpractice suit against Kaiser Permanente?