Posts Tagged ‘medical attorney’
Medical Malpractice on the Rise in Nation’s Capital
According to a recent story in the Examiner, medical malpractice cases are being reported at an alarming rate in Washington D.C. In fact, it is estimated that medical errors occur in D.C. at a rate of 1.5 per day. The report states that in the 12 months prior to June 2008, there were 529 medical…
Read MorePlastic Surgery Negligence Claims Man’s Life
Shortly after undergoing a liposuction procedure in 2004, Jacksonville resident Martin Gottlieb died of an apparent heart attack. In a clear case of plastic surgery negligence, his treatment following the surgery could easily be considered sub-standard. Rather than being supervised properly by a licensed nurse, Mr. Gottlieb was instead looked after by an unlicensed surgical…
Read MoreWrongful Death
What is wrongful death? To put it simply, it is when someone dies as a result of another person’s negligence. These types of cases are usually brought as civil cases, rather than criminal, and most often by the family of the victim. There are certain elements that must be proven in order for a wrongful…
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