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Medical malpractice is a form of negligence where an injury results from the failure of a medical professional or medical facility (doctor, nurse, medical technician, psychiatrist hospital or healthcare facility) to exercise adequate care, skill or diligence in performing a duty. The determination of whether a duty of care is met depends upon the standard of care for that professional...MORE >>
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- March 18, 2004 - Data shows fewer medical malpractice suits filed in 2003
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- November 23, 2003 - Medical malpractice cases involving childbirth awarded damages in more than 40% of trials
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- November 10, 2003 - Teen wins case against MD who delivered him
- October 2, 2003 - $8 Million Med Mal Verdict Issued to Disabled Woman
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- February 11, 2002 - Court Affirms $18 Million Award in Brain Damage Suit
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- October 30, 2001 - Hospital May Ignore Fainting Visitor, Connecticut Judge Rules
- September 20, 2001-Couple sues doctor for 'mistakenly' removing her cervix
- August 27, 2001-University of Virginia Medical Center to Pay $ 1.5 Million for Wrongful Death
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- August 03, 2001 - House Passes Patients' Bill With Compromise On HMO Liability
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- July 28, 2001 - Arizona Patients' Right Unused; Lawyers Don't Foresee Any Rush To Sue HMOs
- July 20, 2001 - Jury Awards $4.7 Million for Doctor's Fatal Error
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- March 2, 2001 - Cigna Settles Wrongful Death Suit
- September 1, 2000 - Efforts Launched to Address Medical Errors
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Injury Law 101
