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Negligent Selection and Retention of Physicians

Negligent Selection and Retention of Physicians

Anesthesia and Malpractice

Anesthesia and Malpractice

Medical Malpractice Countersuits

Medical Malpractice Countersuits

Obtaining Medical Records in Medical Malpractice Cases

A medical malpractice claim is based on an alleged injury to a patient, and the patient's medical records are needed to either prove or disprove the claim. Early in the case, it is often wise to obtain all medical records, including those of prior illnesses and injuries, even if they do not seem relevant to the claimed injury. Numerous hospitals, clinics, and physicians may hold these records.

Failure to Diagnose a Heart Attack

Around the world, millions of people die each year from cardiovascular disease, and in the United States, it is the leading cause of death. A heart attack is defined as an injury to the heart muscle resulting from a lack of oxygen-filled blood. An interruption of the flow of blood to the heart can be caused by a blood clot, atherosclerosis, or a coronary artery spasm.