Posted on: Monday, May 21st, 2012
If you, your child, or someone else that you love has been injured by a vaccination, your family may be eligible for funds from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Because filing for vaccine injury compensation is so dramatically different from filing a standard medical malpractice or personal injury claim, it’s important that you have an attorney in your corner who understands how to file a vaccine petition with the U.S. Federal Court of Claims. When seeking an attorney, look for the following attributes: experience with the U.S. Federal Court of Claims; admission to, and good standing with, the state [...]
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Posted on: Friday, May 18th, 2012
Ohio medical malpractice laws currently allow only 1 year for an injured patient to file suit against the responsible party. Sometimes, however, it’s impossible to discover a “cause of action” or realize that any injury has occurred until a certain time span has elapsed. For example, it may not be evident that a stainless steel rod was incorrectly inserted into a patient’s leg until years later, when the steel has corroded because the wrong gradation was used, causing possible blood poisoning. When this happens, the “discovery rule” permits a medical malpractice claim to be filed within a certain timeframe after [...]
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Posted on: Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Before you speak with the insurance adjuster from your car insurance policy provider, it’s vital that you speak with an Ohio personal injury attorney, particularly if you have been injured in the accident. The only person who will be on your side after the accident is the lawyer you hire to argue your case. Although catchy commercials and cuddly mascots might make you think that insurance companies are on your side, the truth can be found in the simple mathematics of how insurance companies make their money. Premiums represent gains (X) and paying out for claims represents losses (Y), for [...]
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Posted on: Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Although we rely on medical professionals to care for our health, they do make many of the most common hospital errors, such as medication mistakes. Unfortunately, millions of cases of medical negligence happen every year. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take in an attempt to secure your health and keep clear of medical errors. Be Proactive in Your Health Care The best way to safeguard your health is to be proactive. Doctors may see many patients in a single day, so it can be impossible for them to remember your health history and what medications you are currently [...]
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Posted on: Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Put briefly, yes, multiple parties can be liable for an Ohio medical malpractice claim. As a medical malpractice attorney will explain, under joint and several liability there are a number of ways that liable parties might be held responsible for the suffering of a patient. Initially, one of the most important elements of a medical malpractice claim in which several parties are held liable is determining the division of responsibility for the injuries of the victim. People who may find themselves in situations where liability may affect their compensation are urged to think about how responsible each party in the [...]
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Posted on: Monday, May 14th, 2012
Under normal circumstances, a medical malpractice claim follows a certain process: it must be demonstrated that a patient-doctor relationship existed, that the injury was the result of negligence or malpractice, and that certain damages were incurred. However, vaccine injuries are the exception. When someone is injured by a vaccination, receiving financial compensation for damages and expenses follows a much different path than other medical malpractice claims do. In this case, you would benefit by consulting with an Ohio personal injury attorney. As opposed to filing a suit against the doctor, nurse, hospital, or other usual suspect that would liable in [...]
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Posted on: Friday, May 11th, 2012
In Ohio and almost all other states, any personal injury action must be filed within a certain window of time after the “cause of action” takes place. A “cause of action” is defined as “a claim sufficient to demand judicial attention,” such as the car accident that causes a number of injuries or the medical error that creates the circumstances of a medical malpractice claim. To ensure that you meet the deadline for filing a claim, you should consult with a medical malpractice attorney. Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Cases This time limitation for filing a claim [...]
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Posted on: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
You have 2 years from the date of your injury to file an Ohio personal injury claim. Delaying legal action could impact your ability to recover damages that you may be entitled to. So if you have suffered serious injuries, it would be in your best interest to consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Some cases take longer to process, so the longer you wait, the more hurtful it could be. By moving quickly, your claim can be better protected. Although you have 2 years, there is a law in Ohio that could affect when the [...]
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Posted on: Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
You will know if you have a legitimate medical malpractice claim after having your case reviewed by a qualified Ohio medical malpractice attorney. Although your attorney cannot predict if you will win your case, he or she can review your case and determine if it is worth it to argue the case in front of a judge or jury. If so, you should request that your case is taken on a contingency basis. That means your attorney will not get paid unless you win. An attorney who thinks you have a legitimate case will agree to this. It is important [...]
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Posted on: Monday, May 7th, 2012
Although the purpose of prescription medication is to help us feel better, many times it can cause the opposite effect. Astonishingly, more than 1 million prescription errors happen in the United States alone every year. If you believe you are a victim, contact an Ohio medical malpractice attorney. Medical professionals and pharmacies can administer the wrong dosage or even the wrong medication altogether, causing injury, pain and even death. Although many incidences of prescription negligence are minor, serious injuries can result. Many doctors are unaware of their patients’ full medical history, allergies or other drugs they are taking. In addition, [...]
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