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Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death

By | March 14th, 2018

Wrongful death is a term used when one person dies because of the negligence of another party. One major contributor to wrongful death cases is medical malpractice. As a patient, you have the right to expect proper diagnosis and treatment from medical professionals. Medical malpractice accidents can have dire consequences for the life of the patient. A wrong diagnosis leading to improper treatment or wrong prescription can cost thousands of dollars for the patient, or worst, even the patient’s life. Here are some of the categories that fall.

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Why You Should Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney

By | March 1st, 2018

Losing a loved one is extremely challenging and difficult in any situation. However, it can be even more difficult to deal with if you feel that it was due to the negligence of another party. If you feel that your loved one passed away due to the negligence of others, you should engage an attorney to discuss your legal rights. A wrongful death attorney will be able to provide you with a range of different services to ensure you are properly represented. Explanation of Wrongful Death One service that an.

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Medicine Intoxication Resulted to Injuries and Eventual Death

By | July 29th, 2013

QUESTION: My mom was 86. Back in 2010 she was prescribed 10mg of amitriptyline for arthritis pain. In 2011 the refilled same drug at 100mg. The following morning after she took her pain pill, my mom was over intoxicated from the med. Since then, her health went down entirely, which caused her to move out here with me in Modesto. A lot of other medical complications followed since that incident. She was admitted to the hospital after having chest pains and lots of fluid in her body. They had her.

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Suing a Psychiatric Care Facility Due to Wrongful Death

By | March 27th, 2013

QUESTION: My son committed suicide after not getting help or medication in a mandatory psychiatric holding facility. Can I sue them for malpractice or wrongful death? ANSWER: Psychiatrists, hospitals, or mental health facilities owe a duty of care to take responsible steps to prevent foreseeable suicide. This special relationship is born out of the patient’s dependency on the health care provider who “has some control over the (patient’s) welfare” [Kockelman v. Segal (1998)].

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Wrongful Death and the Premises Owner’s Liability

By | March 26th, 2013

QUESTION: My son was shot and killed while at a convenience store. Is the store liable for not calling for help even though there were cameras on the site? Do I have a case? ANSWER: In a wrongful death lawsuit, the death of the individual must be caused by the negligence or tortious act of another. For cases of death due to the crime committed by third parties, those who have a special relationship with the victim may be liable under certain circumstances.

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Who Qualifies for a Wrongful Death Claim?

By | March 7th, 2013

QUESTION: My father died in a horrific accident in February 2013. We were all devastated, and his partner of 40 years is trying to sue for wrongful death or compensation because he was her provider, but they were never married. Is she legally allowed to do this? Can a non-family sue for wrongful death? We also want to know if we have a wrongful death case as his surviving children. ANSWER: The California Code of Civil Procedure provides for certain heirs to file for a wrongful death action on their.

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