Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Can You Sue for a Birth Defect?
Welcoming a new child into the family should be a joyous time. Unfortunately, birth injuries can occur and when they do, they are devastating. When doctors and other medical professionals are negligent and do not provide the proper care for newborns, it can have catastrophic results. Not only might the child be harmed, but… Read More »
What Do You Have to Prove in a Medical Malpractice Claim?
When something goes wrong in a hospital, doctor’s office, or other medical clinic, the harm you suffer may be inconvenient and temporary. Other times, though, the damage can be life-threatening and in the worst of cases, victims of medical malpractice do not survive the event. If you or a loved one has been hurt… Read More »
What is a Certificate of Good Faith in Medical Malpractice Cases?
After visiting a doctor, medical clinic, or other healthcare facility, you expect to get better from the injury or illness you are suffering from. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Sometimes, this is due to the progression of the injury or illness itself. Other times, though, it is a matter of negligent medical staff… Read More »
Medical Malpractice And Never Events
When you are sick or injured, you visit a doctor and rely on their competence and knowledge concerning your diagnosis and the treatment you receive. You expect them to make good decisions and to provide the best possible care for your situation. Doctors are only human, however. They make mistakes and sometimes, those errors… Read More »
What is the Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages in Knoxville?
Historically, Tennessee was one of a few states that did not place a cap on the damages, or compensation, available in medical malpractice cases. That changed in 2011, when lawmakers introduced a cap on the amount of damages a plaintiff could receive when they were harmed by medical negligence. These caps can make it… Read More »
Are There Caps On Damages In Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases?
When health care providers make mistakes, the results can be deadly. A negative result from a diagnosis or test does not necessarily constitute medical malpractice. However, when a healthcare professional does not provide the high standard duty of care they owe to a patient, they may be liable for paying any damages that result… Read More »
Were You A Victim Of Medical Malpractice? Here Are Five Signs
When you are sick or injured, you may visit a hospital or your family doctor to receive treatment. You hope the treatment you receive will allow you to make a full recovery, but this does not always happen. When medical malpractice occurs, patients suffer even more harm than the original illness or injury caused… Read More »
What Is The Statute Of Limitations On Medical Malpractice Claims?
Just like every other state, Tennessee imposes a statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims. This is the amount of time you have to file your claim. If you do not file your claim within this time limit, you will lose any right to file a claim. Once the statute of limitations expires, the… Read More »
Two Important Requirements For Medical Malpractice Cases In Tennessee
People trust their doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest standard of care that will not cause them to suffer further injury. While most healthcare providers in Tennessee do just that, sometimes these professionals act negligently. When they do, patients suffer some of the most serious injuries. If you have been hurt,… Read More »
Does Tennessee Law Cap Compensation In Medical Malpractice Cases?
When you visit a doctor’s office, hospital, or other healthcare facility, you expect to receive the highest quality of care to treat your injury or illness. Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, though, are human and can make mistakes just like anyone else. When a healthcare professional acts negligently and does not provide the… Read More »