Medical Malpractice

If you have suffered serious injuries that you believe are the result of the negligence of a doctor, physician, hospital, or other healthcare provider in Michigan, you are required to comply with a number of specific procedural requirements at the start of a medical malpractice case. The first is the prerequisite that a plaintiff...

In March 2018, an 88-year-old patient was admitted to a hospital for "increased episodes of confusion and weakness." Her family told the triage nurse and attending ER physician that she was a "fall risk" and that she "needed her cane for everything, . . . anytime that she was up she needed the cane...

Yes, an autopsy should be performed where there’s any question about a possible mistake by a doctor or hospital that may have contributed to your loved one’s death. What is an Autopsy? An autopsy, also called a postmortem medical examination, is performed to help determine the cause and manner of death. An autopsy frequently...

If you've brought a personal injury action for damages—including the cost of medical bills—you may have a medical lien imposed against any compensation you receive from your lawsuit. What is a Medical Lien? When an individual is injured, their health insurer frequently will pay their medical expenses. A medical lien is a request for...

No. There’s no difference We’re asked this question frequently by those with potential medical malpractice (or negligence) cases, and the two phrases are exactly the same. First, let’s talk about medical malpractice or medical negligence. To succeed in a case of medical malpractice or medical negligence, an injured patient must demonstrate that the healthcare...