Category: Medical Malpractice

Can I Get More Money After My Medical Malpractice Claim Has Settled?

February 13, 2023

If your medical malpractice claim is against a single party, such as a doctor or surgeon, the answer is NO, you cannot request money after accepting an offer, in almost all cases (with one exception we’ll touch on later in this blog). However, you may […]

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What Happens if My Medical Malpractice Claim Goes to Trial?

February 06, 2023

When people file injury lawsuits, there’s a chance their claims will go to trial. In most cases, that chance is small. Around 93% of medical malpractice cases never reach a jury trial, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Nearly 75% of medical malpractice cases […]

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Should I Take the Hospital’s Medical Malpractice Settlement Offer?

January 30, 2023

Whether it was unprompted or the result of a lengthy back-and-forth with the help of a lawyer, getting a settlement offer from a hospital for medical malpractice can feel like closure on a very difficult and stressful time in your life. However, settlement offers are […]

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Are Punitive Damages Awarded in Medical Malpractice Cases?

December 19, 2022

When people sue doctors, surgeons, healthcare clinics, or hospitals for medical malpractice, they do so to get compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These are all major expenses that come up when patients are harmed because of negligent care, and […]

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Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim Against a Nurse, Physical Therapist, or Chiropractor?

December 12, 2022

When many people hear the phrase “medical malpractice,” they think of a lawsuit filed against a doctor or surgeon. That’s because most medical malpractice claims are filed against those providers. However, they aren’t the only healthcare professionals who treat patients and who can potentially harm […]

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