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There are many ways that medical malpractice can cause serious injuries. One way is by incorrectly diagnosing a patient’s condition. This can lead to the patient receiving the wrong treatment or no medication at all, which can worsen their condition and cause serious health complications.
Another way that malpractice can cause serious injuries is through errors made during surgery. This could include operating on the wrong body part, leaving foreign objects inside the patient or causing damage to surrounding tissues. These errors can often lead to life-threatening infections, organ damage or even death.
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In mass tort injury litigation, each plaintiff (injured party) files his or her own lawsuit. The courts handle them together, however, because it is less complex and more convenient. Understanding how these cases work is important if you believe you may have a claim. All mass tort cases share some fundamental similarities, despite their differences.
The records that your mass tort attorney reviews will help him determine whether you have a case. As well as reviewing the plaintiff’s statements and allegations, they must also review the medical records. A defense lawyer typically goes back around 10 years in a regular personal injury case
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If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident, you know how devastating it can be. Learn more about a wrongful death claim by reading on.
In Mississippi, the surviving spouse and children of the deceased may recover damages in a wrongful death claim. In some cases, other relatives such as parents and siblings may also be able to recover damages. However, the statute of limitations in Mississippi is only three year, so getting started as quickly as possible is important. Otherwise, your family will not be able to file.
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Those who are suffering from Parkinson’s disease that they believe was a result of paraquat poisoning may be interested in the latest developments. Sixteen cases have been confirmed by the multidistrict-litigation paraquat judge for the opening round of bellwether tests slated to start in November 2022. The defense picked half of the cases, while the other 16 were chosen by the plaintiffs from a random computer selection out of the bellwether discovery cases. The trials are slated to be held in the Illinois Southern District.
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In most auto accidents, negligent drivers are at fault. Negligent driving behaviors, according to the NHTSA. As soon as possible after a car accident, you should seek legal representation from an experienced attorney. If a defective auto part or negligent driver caused the accident, a personal injury lawyer could help you pursue a claim against that party, as well as against a negligent government entity responsible for road maintenance.
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If you were assigned to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina during the period of August 1953 to December 1987, you may be able to recover compensation if you contracted cancer. Many people have placed lawsuits in federal court for injuries they received from drinking water that was found to be contaminated at the North Carolina base. Mass tort lawsuits are those that include claims by numerous people who were injured.
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When you’ve been involved in a car accident, you may initially think you are fine and do not need medical attention. However, this can easily be the wrong decision to make. You may find that in the ensuing days and weeks, you start developing symptoms that can mean a serious injury. Symptoms of many injuries can be delayed such as whiplash, abdominal trauma or even traumatic head injuries. Getting medical attention right away is not just a case of “better safe than sorry,” it can mean the difference in whether you have to fight the at-fault party’s insurance company to get compensation.
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