Category: Area of Practice

Recognizing When Medical Malpractice Has or Has not Occurred

Recognizing When Medical Malpractice Has or Has not Occurred

Medical malpractice can result in serious injuries or death and can occur in many different ways. However, it is important to recognize that not every case involving a patient’s worsened condition will also involve an act of medical negligence. Being unhappy with the outcome of treatment does not mean that the doctor or other medical […]

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What Is Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice?

What Is Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice?

In most cases involving allegations of medical malpractice, determining whether the defendant engaged in negligence when treating or failing to treat a patient who was injured as a result. Medical malpractice claims measure negligence allegations against the applicable medical standard of care that applied to the treatment the patient received under the circumstances. Determining the […]

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Common Types of Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania

Common Types of Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania

Medical malpractice occurs when doctors and other medical professionals provide care that deviates from the accepted standard of care and cause injury and harm to patients. Some types of medical malpractice are more common than others. While people seek treatment at hospitals or doctors’ offices in the hope that they will receive treatment that will […]

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Can Lack of Patient Consent Mean Medical Malpractice?

Before a doctor or another medical provider can provide treatment, he or she must first secure the patient’s implied or express consent. Many medical procedures require that patients give informed consent before they can be performed. When a doctor’s failure to secure a patient’s consent results in injury to the patient, the doctor might be […]

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What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice cases involve complex rules, making them difficult for people to navigate without the help of an experienced medical malpractice lawyer. If you believe that your doctor might have engaged in medical malpractice, it is critical for you to consult with a medical malpractice attorney at Raynes & Lawn. Here is some information about […]

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