Medical Malpractice and Negligence are two different suits, but they often overlap in court. To break them down in a general manner, a medical malpractice suit involves a trained medical professional, while negligence pertains to a professional caregiver who does not have full medical training. Another aspect of these suits looks at what actually occurs. […]
When a cancer diagnosis is delayed, that can be devastating for the patient and the family. It can potentially steal priceless years away from them because it means that the patient’s treatment was also delayed. If this is the situation you’re currently in, it’s so important that you learn more about your rights as a […]
When a child is born, it can be one of the most joyous times in your life. But that joy can be halted quickly when something happens during the birthing process. It's heartbreaking when parents learn that their baby has a birth defect or birth injury, and many people don't know that these two are […]
Many medical malpractice cases go unreported because the victims simply do not understand what their rights are under the law. It’s very important for you to know if you should hire an attorney if you believe that you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice. What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or […]
The medical community puts so much stress on the importance of finding cancer early. Many doctors preach about early detection, and yet, a lot of them are neglectful when it comes to diagnosing. We’ve found that there are many people who have become victims of delayed cancer diagnoses, and this is a form of malpractice. […]
Medical malpractice cases are very hard to win, which is why it’s so important to make sure you hire the right lawyer for the job. But how do you know your attorney will fight hard for your case and give you the best chance of being compensated properly? There are a few questions you want […]
If you have been injured in what you believe to be a medical malpractice situation in Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation. However, this extends only so far. Many people put off filing their cases for years, thinking that they have plenty of time. The reality is that this is not true at all. […]
People in St. Louis who are seeking treatment for an eating disorder need to be very careful about the facility they choose. A simple online search will result in many different options, but they aren’t all as good as they appear. For example, Castlewood has recently changed its name because of a history of multiple […]
A delayed cancer diagnosis can result in tragedy for a patient. It’s no surprise that this is one of the biggest reasons why people file medical malpractice lawsuits in the United States. Even a few months can make a difference between being able to get appropriate, life saving care and being given months to live. […]
From 2009 to 2014, studies found the average payout for malpractice claims rose 23% to top $353,000, up from $287,000 from 1992 to 1996. Eight percent of the 280,000 claims studied topped $1 million dollars. Could your claim award you as much? The St. Louis medical malpractice attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want you to […]
