Medical Malpractice Blog

Malpractice law does not just apply to doctors. Any medical professional who harms a patient through acts of negligence or carelessness opens themselves up to malpractice claims, including nurses. That said, the role a nurse plays in the healthcare process...

It is common knowledge that the cost of medical malpractice insurance across the nation climbed steadily in recent years. In higher cost states like Florida, for example, a doctor of internal medicine probably pays over $56,000 each year in malpractice...

Tort reform is frequently touted by political candidates across the country as a means to rein in health care costs that many perceive as spiraling out of control. Many pundits on both sides of the aisle feel certain that capping...

The hallmark of a quality attorney is his or her commitment to ethics. Attorneys should hold themselves to the highest standards of ethics and principles, and those who choose not to should face consequences. Take a recent medical malpractice case...

On the morning of May 18, a jury in the Roanoke, Virginia Circuit Court returned a verdict of $9 million in favor of a mother and her 10-year-old daughter in a birth injury case. This verdict was 10 years in...

Every pregnancy is different and carries its own risks. If an obstetrician fails to identify a pregnancy on the high end of the risk spectrum, and birth injuries result that could have been prevented by the treatments normally applicable to...

A birth injury lawsuit resulted in a $78.5 million dollar verdict in a case of a three-year-old who suffered brain damage at birth. The case was brought by the parents on behalf of their child, Parrys Nicholson-Upsey. The case was...

A number of factors can contribute to a difficult birth or injury to the baby during the delivery process. For example, the position or size of a baby can cause a difficult birth or injury and result in a number...

During birth, injuries can occur to a newborn. Not all injuries sustained during or after the birthing process are serious and not all merit becoming a court case. However, serious injuries to an infant should raise a red flag in...

Making a determination that malpractice caused a birth injury is best left to experienced professionals. A skilled malpractice lawyer can examine your situation and tell you whether it is worth the time to bring a lawsuit for the injury your...