Medical Negligence vs. Medical Malpractice: Unraveling the Legal Distinctions

Medical Negligence vs. Medical Malpractice: Unraveling the Legal Distinctions

When you undergo medical treatment, you’re placing your trust in the professionals who are providing that treatment to you. Unfortunately, things don’t always go right, and you can end up being harmed or injured. In these situations, the terms “medical negligence” and “medical malpractice” often come up. But is there a difference between these terms?…

Who Serves as an Expert Witness in Medical Malpractice Cases?
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Who Serves as an Expert Witness in Medical Malpractice Cases?

Medical malpractice is when a doctor or medical professional’s incorrect or negligent behavior leads to a patient’s injury or death. These cases are often complicated, since most laypeople don’t have an in-depth understanding of factors involved (medical terminology, what should or shouldn’t be done in some cases and so on). That’s where expert witnesses come…

Collecting Payment for Medical Bills After an Accident in Maryland

Collecting Payment for Medical Bills After an Accident in Maryland

How Do You Collect Payment for Medical Bills After an Accident in Maryland? If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, your first order of business is to seek immediate medical care to assess the extent of your injuries. Unfortunately, medical care (particularly in emergency situations) can be very expensive. Thankfully, in some cases, you…

Guide to informed consent for medical procedures

Guide to informed consent for medical procedures

Going to the doctor’s office is never easy. For some patients, routine visits are so stressful that they suffer from what the medical profession calls white coat syndrome. This is when the blood pressure readings at your doctor’s office are higher than they are anywhere else. It’s called white coat syndrome because it’s (jokingly) said that the mere sight…

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