| Malpractice in Female Sterilization |
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| In order to permanently prevent a woman from becoming pregnant, a physician may perform one of a number of sterilization procedures. Sterilization may be accomplished through the removal of the uterus, both ovaries, both fallopian tubes, or a closure of the fallopian tubes. A tubal closure is currently the most common procedure when the sole purpose of the procedure is to prevent pregnancy. More... |
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| Charitable Immunity for Nonprofit Hospitals |
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| Immunity from Malpractice Liability for Nonprofit HospitalsMore... |
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| Claims Based on Fraud and Deceit |
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| A physician and his patient are in a relationship based on the patient's trust and confidence in the integrity and good faith of the physician. Therefore, in many states a physician is held to a higher standard in his actions towards the patient, and if he or she breaches that standard, the patient may maintain a claim for fraud or deceit. However, claims for fraud or deceit may be subject to the terms of a state's medical malpractice statute.More... |
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| Medical Malpractice in Cosmetic Surgery |
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| Cosmetic surgery is any surgical procedure performed for the purpose of appearance. It includes procedures that are superficial and beautifying along with more serious reconstructive procedures performed to improve disfigured portions of patients' bodies. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that received an important impetus for growth after the United States Supreme Court ruled that the American Medical Association could not prohibit professional advertising. More... |
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| Emergency Room Malpractice |
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| When an emergency happens, we depend upon the emergency room staff for proper care. No matter what the symptoms, we expect the treating physicians and nurses to be able to accurately diagnose and take care of our complaint. However, studies indicate that over half of the deaths from medical malpractice related injuries in a single year result from emergency room errors. More... |
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