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 […]
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 […]
Patients trust their doctors and other medical professionals and believe that they will exercise good decision-making when they provide treatment. Unfortunately, doctors and other medical professionals sometimes make mistakes that can seriously impact their patients. Medical malpractice is much more common than you might think. According to research from Johns Hopkins, an estimated 200,000 people […]
While some medical malpractice claims only involve allegations against one doctor, some cases involve mistakes made by more than one doctor. This means that medical malpractice cases can involve multiple parties. Many medical patients are treated by teams of medical professionals. There might be several doctors, clinics, laboratories, and hospitals involved in a patient’s health […]
A fall is a very common type of accident. When most people think about falling, they generally picture minor falls that might result in bruising, mild strains and embarrassment. However, fall accidents can be dangerous, and they can be very hazardous when they occur on a construction site. Falls while working on construction sites can […]