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How does a State Bar investigator view a claim of legal malpractice?
I want to present a legal malpractice claim to the State Bar regarding a personal injury (non-auto) claim. I plan to type my papers and provide the exhibts including all correspondance with my attorney. When the State Bar investigator gets the papers, what does he or she look for? What steps do [...]
Read Article ›What is the statue of limitations for malpractice?
I need to know the statue of limitations for medical malpractice in the state of Virginia.
Read Article ›Some estimates are that malpractice costs are between 5-9% of the entire costs of health care?
Some estimates are that malpractice costs are between 5-9% of the entire costs of health care, though these numbers have been questioned by the Congressional Budget Office. There has been some political movements to control these costs by implementing tort reform that would limit malpractice “pain and suffering” to $250,000. Would you support such and [...]
Read Article ›What is malpractice insurance and what are the rates?
I’m going to be a freshman next year and in 11th grade i want to join HOSA (health occupation students of america) its basically a club for people that want to be in the medical field. The broture said that i need malpractice insurance. I just wanted to know what that was and how much [...]
Read Article ›What do you think about medical malpractice awards?
“There is now a great controversy over the amount monetary awards granted to plaintiffs in malpractice lawsuits brought against doctors and other medical personnel by patients.”
Some awards, for instance, go into the millions. Do you feel that such rewards are too much? Do you believe that there should be a limit on the amount of [...]
How much does the average malpractice insurance cost for a psychiatrist?
How much does the average malpractice insurance cost for a psychiatrist? Annually and monthly.
Read Article ›where can I find a list of medical malpractice attorneys in North Dakota?
I am looking for an attorney in North Dakota that specializes in medical malpractice. Perhaps a a site where I can find a list. And please do not write back and say the yellow pages, I’m very sick, not stupid, and really don’t want to deal with silliness. I hope someone can help me since [...]
Read Article ›Can family file a medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of a single relative with no kids?
My uncle passed away last week due to hospital error. He was a single man with no children. Can my family file a medical malpractice suit on his behalf? Or can only a spouse or son/daughter sue? This is in FL. Don’t know if each state is different?
Read Article ›What do you think about the Medical Malpractice Crisis? What do you think the solution will be?
Doctors premiums rates are going sky-high for malpractice insurance. Some say it is due to the increase in frivilous lawsuits and others that the insurers invested poorly. Some doctors are working without insuracne and other are longer performing the high-risk surguries that may save your life. Think of youself as the patient – what should [...]
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