We recently described what it takes to prove negligence—the first of the three elements of a medical malpractice case. In this installment, we begin to describe what it takes to prove the second element: causation. Think of causation as the link between negligence and...
We recently outlined the three elements you have to prove to win a medical malpractice case: negligence, causation, and damages. How exactly do you prove them? We explain here—starting with negligence. Medical negligence is unreasonable conduct by a healthcare...
We recently outlined steps for starting a medical malpractice lawsuit. Let’s say you follow them. What then? What will you have to prove in order to win your medical malpractice case? The answer is the three elements of medical malpractice: negligence, causation,...
In a recent installment, we explained how medical malpractice and medical negligence mean the same thing. Medical malpractice is a type of negligence—unreasonable conduct by healthcare providers that harms patients. In this piece, we explore ordinary negligence in a...
How are medical malpractice and medical negligence different? Is there a distinction you should understand before bringing a lawsuit? Do your specific injuries determine if you’ve been harmed by malpractice or negligence? The answer to all these questions is no,...