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What is "Standard of Care" in the Medical Malpractice Arena

Medical malpractice cases rest on the premise of “standard of care.” If you have been a victim of an incident of medical malpractice, you will have to prove that a medical professional treating you has breached the norms of standard of care to prove the validity of your case and claim damages. You should know the meaning of the phrase, its implications, the instances when standard of care is deemed to have been breached, and the exceptions to the norm.

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What is Informed Consent in a Medical Malpractice Case?

If you (God forbid!) have to file a medical malpractice case, you will have to make your way through a maze of legal jargon. “Informed consent” is one phrase that will crop up occasionally. Know what it means to figure out if you have a medical malpractice case at all. This will save you many trips to the attorney’s office.

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What Damages can I Claim in a Medical Malpractice Case?

If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, you know how life turns upside down after the incident. The repercussions are wide-ranging. Your health is affected adversely. The quality of your life decreases. You are emotionally upset. Even your work life can suffer.

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Defining "Vicarious Liability" in the Field of Medical Malpractice

If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, it helps to know the meaning and implications of certain legal jargon, like “vicarious liability.” Knowing about this term will help you figure out whom to sue for damages, so all liable parties are brought to book and your chances of claiming compensation for your losses and suffering improve.

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Patient vigilance could help prevent doctor errors

Although patients in New York rely on the expertise of their doctors and other health care providers, they should still take steps to protect themselves from medical mistakes. Researchers consistently find that misdiagnosis is the leading category of medical error.

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