You’ve probably heard before now that if you sustain a personal injury or experience a consequential ailment as a result of a medical practitioner’s negligence, you have the right to file a lawsuit ...

The distinction between medical malpractice and negligence is a subtle one, for medical malpractice is but a species of negligence and no rigid analytical line separates the two. This article will ...

Certain professions require a high level of trust and responsibility due to the nature of their work. However, these professionals do not always meet the required standards of care and diligence. As a ...

Answer: Medical errors are unfortunately common. A now-famous Johns Hopkins study notes that there are more than 250,000 deaths related to medical errors annually in the U.S. The consequences can ...

A Long Island veterinary hospital allegedly used untrained receptionists to perform risky medical procedures on animals, killing a beloved dog who only needed treatment for an ear infection, according ...

The nurse mistakenly administered 120 milligrams of morphine to the wrong patient. This month, we look at a recent case out of Nevada where the court was asked to ...

Professionals are expected to perform their services properly and with sufficient expertise. Clients and patients assume someone with a professional designation has the knowledge and resources to do ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) -- Most people think there is a big payday for those who win medical malpractice lawsuits for pain and suffering. But here in California, nothing could be further from the ...

According to the American Medical Association (AMA), 31.2% of US physicians have been sued or faced legal action against them. Though accidents happen every day, some can result in serious harm.