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Who can a wrongful death claim be filed against?
Claims can be filed against a wide assortment of people, organizations, government offices, and representatives. For instance, in a car crash including a damaged road and a drunk driver, a wrongful death action may incorporate defendants such as; drivers or employers, a developer or builder of damaged roads, government agents who neglect to give a…
Read MoreCommon Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical negligence Medical negligence happens when medical professionals act outside of the acceptable practices of the medical community to treat a patient and that treatment results in an injury. Many people believe that medical malpractice is limited to doctors and surgical procedures. This belief is a common misconception. Negligence can occur by anyone in the…
Read MoreMedical Negligence: Doctor’s Duty of Care
Medical Negligence A doctor has a “duty of care” that they must provide to their patients. This duty is summed up in one line of the Hippocratic Oath: Do no harm. Every doctor is required to provide care to their patient that is considered adequate care within the medical industry. Medical negligence occurs when a…
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Medical Negligence: Misdiagnosis and Failure to Diagnose
Medical Negligence is an action made by a medical professional. It is outside of the accepted standard of care by those in similar medical care positions. Malpractice is not limited to doctors. Anyone who is in the medical field and provides direct care to the patient can hold responsible for malpractice. It is very important…
Read MoreBirth Injury: An Overview
Birth Injuries Birth injuries can cause lasting physical and emotional trauma to the child and their family. These injuries are almost always a result of medical malpractice and could have been prevented. Injuries that occur to the mother during delivery are also considered a birth injury. The four most common ways an infant is injured…
Read MoreSurgical Errors that Leads to Medical Negligence Claim
Hospitals and surgical centers are places of healing. Patients willingly go to these medical facilities to receive treatment for their medical conditions. Every patient enters one of these facilities with the anticipation that the surgery they receive will provide them with relief. No one, however, comes into a surgical setting and expects to be a…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice and Legal Aspect in OKC
Legal Aspect of Medical Malpractice in OKC It is widespread for people to interchange the phrase “medical negligence” and “medical malpractice.” It is easy to assume that they would mean the same thing. Legally, it is not that simple. Medical negligence in the eyes of the law is just that, medical professionals acting in a…
Read MoreNo More Oklahoma Tort Reform Cap
The Impact of Tort Reform Cap In 2011 the Oklahoma Legislature enacted as part of its “tort reform” package a “cap” or limit on the amount a plaintiff could recover for non-economic damages. Non-economic damages were defined as all damages other than medical bills or lost wages. While there were exceptions, these would be rare…
Read MoreSteps to Proving Medical Negligence
Medical professionals take an oath to “do no harm” when they enter the field of medicine. Sometimes, however, these same professionals act in a negligent manner and harm (injuries) are caused. When a person is a victim of medical malpractice, they have the right to seek compensation for their losses. A Mistake Does Not Necessarily…
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