Feb
25
Suing for Medical Malpractice – Final
February 25, 2010 | Comments Off
Let’s wrap up our current discussion of medical malpractice lawsuits in Indiana.
In addition to the factors that we’ve already discussed, the stress suffered by loved ones can also be an element of "non-economic" damages in a personal injury case. Indiana allows claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress for people that either witness a serious [...]
Feb
24
Suing for Medical Malpractice
February 24, 2010 | Comments Off
As discussed in prior blog entries, even doctors who have developed a great deal of expertise and who might be using advanced technologies unintentionally make mistakes. That’s where a lawsuit for medical practice comes in. Case in point: A patient went in for surgery due to pain in the legs. The surgery was to [...]
Feb
16
Lessons Learned from an Improper Diagnosis
February 16, 2010 | Comments Off
 When we last left off, I was describing a situation in which a client presented with nosebleeds and flu-like symptoms and was misdiagnosed with the flu by a nurse practitioner. It turned out that the client had promyelocytic leukemia and later suffered serious brain injuries.Â
Going forward, we can derive some lessons from this incident, including:Â Â
Most [...]
Jan
28
What if I am Hurt in an Accident and My Doctor Commits Malpractice While Treating Me?
January 28, 2010 | Comments Off
You are in an accident. It does not matter how the accident happened. It could be that you were in a car wreck with a drunk driver. It could be you fell in a construction accident. You might have had a highway accident with a semi tractor trailer. You might have been in a road [...]
Jan
14
What Do I Do If I Think My Doctor Made a Mistake?
January 14, 2010 | Comments Off
In Indiana, most doctors try their best and do fine work. However, the Medical Malpractice Act, passed in 1976 to help doctors, had an unintended effect. Doctors who made mistakes in other states came here because of the protections of the medical malpractice act. So what do you do if you think your doctor made [...]


