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Military Claims Act
A new federal law allows active duty military members to seek compensation for medical malpractice and wrongful death claims. For several decades, active duty military have been unable to obtain compensation for medical malpractice. This unfair policy has finally been changed. In December of 2019, the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law, adding a medical malpractice provision to the Military Claims Act.
Read MoreWrongful Death Lawsuit filed for Beloved New Jersey Principal
Wrongful death lawsuits can be filed when someone dies because of medical negligence Wrongful death lawsuits are a type of lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of someone who has lost their life as a result of someone else’s negligence Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed for man who was Donating his Bone Marrow and Died…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injury Lawsuits: Man is Crushed by BART Train
Catastrophic injury lawsuits can help victims seek justice for their injuries Catastrophic injury lawsuits can help victims obtain compensation for large hospital bills, missed compensation, and lasting complications. Catastrophic Injury Lawsuits: Man Seeks to Improve Safety Standards for BART Trains According to the East Bay Times, Michael Seymore was hit by a BART train on…
Read MoreVerdict Published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly
We are proud to announce our $12 million jury verdict, awarded to a family who lost their 39-year-old wife and mother after doctors failed to diagnose a blood clot, was published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Attorney Scott Perry argued that the medical professional’s failure to timely and accurately diagnose Isatu Sheriff’s deep vein thrombosis, a treatable…
Read MoreDC Failure to Diagnose: Woman Suffers Three Years of Misdiagnosis
DC failure to diagnose finally resolved when the woman’s daughter, whose in training to be a nurse, recognizes the rare disease Failure to diagnose can occur when a doctor or medical professional fails to correctly identify a patient’s condition In one instance of DC failure to diagnose, a young nurse in training determined what condition…
Read MorePersonal Injury Case Settled on the Eve of Trial: Janitor Wins $13 Million from Tesla
Personal injury can occur when someone acts negligently and causes injury. Personal injury or even death can result from severe accidents in the workplace. Personal Injury of Janitor at Tesla Factory Almost Makes it to Trial Teodora Tapia, a former janitor at a Tesla assembly plant incurred catastrophic injuries while mopping at work in 2014. …
Read MoreMedical Error Risk Worsening at Low-ranked US Hospitals, New Findings Reveal
Medical error in hospitals can result in accidental and avoidable deaths. Medical error can occur when a medical professional is negligent or makes a medical mistake. Medical Error in US Hospitals Brings Down Hospital Safety Ratings New research shows that the risk of medical error leading to deadly infections and patient deaths has increased in…
Read MoreSurgical Malpractice: Surgeon Removes Wrong Patient’s Prostate Gland
Surgical malpractice can occur when a surgeon makes a medical mistake or acts negligently. Surgical malpractice can result in catastrophic injuries or even death. Surgical Malpractice in USA Today According to USA Today, a jury awarded $12.25 million to a patient whose prostate gland was removed after a pathologist mixed up slides of his non-cancerous…
Read MoreMedical Error Leads Hospital to Pay Woman to Get Abortion, Lawsuit Alleges
Medical error can occur when a treating physician makes a medical mistake or acts negligently. Medical error can result in catastrophic injury or even death. Medical Error in NBC Chicago According to NBC Chicago, a 23-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit after a hospital pressured her into getting an abortion. In November of 2017, Reneizha…
Read MoreMedical Error Lawsuits Result from Lack of Transparency
Medical error lawsuits can be filed by patients whose conditions were not diagnosed in a timely or accurate manner, leading to a catastrophic or permanent injury. Medical error lawsuits can help victims of medical malpractice understand how they were injured and seek recourse for these injuries. Medical Error Lawsuits According to the Washington Post, researchers…
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