Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional acts in a manner that is not consistent with normal medical care and causes harm to the patient. Medical professionals include doctors, nurses, orderlies, assistants, and even hospital administrators if their actions lead to a patient being harmed from their medical care. Why is it so important to […]
Author Archives: G. Eric Nielson & Associates
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Jan
Jan
When a patient suffers an injury due to a doctor or other medical professional committing a negligent act or omission, this is considered medical malpractice. Errors in diagnosis, treatment or after care are among the potential causes of medical malpractice but not in every case. While there are many different ways that medical malpractice can […]
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Dec
Dec
On October 30, 2015, news broke that a nurse fired from McKay-Dee hospital may have exposed as many as 4,800 people to Hepatitis C, type 2B, between June 2013 and November 2014. Nurse Elet Neilson admitted to diverting drugs in the emergency department meant for patients. Because of this breach of care, patients treated in […]
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Sep
Sep
Medical malpractice is a very serious issue that can result in serious injury to the patient. It is very important for people to understand what malpractice is, who can commit malpractice, and what should be done if malpractice occurs. Medical malpractice only occurs when there is an obvious deviation from the normal standard of care […]
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Sep
Sep
Like many others, you might believe you have a valid medical malpractice case if your doctor makes a mistake during your treatment. However, the truth is, there’s a lot more to medical malpractice lawsuits than just getting hurt. There are two key factors that you must first consider and prove: A medical professional made a […]
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Jul
Jul
Medical malpractice victims often want to know who will be affected when they file a lawsuit. They may like one doctor that they perceive as being the “hero.” But they want to take the doctor that they perceive “screwed up” for everything he is worth. Hospital-Doctor Relationship Hospitals and physicians have complex legal relationships. Some […]
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Feb
Feb
Expert witnesses play a vital role in all medical malpractice litigation. A consulting expert is used to review the facts of a case, to research the medical issues involved, and to help clients and attorneys gain a better understanding of how best to argue the case. In each medical malpractice case, it must be determined […]
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Feb
Feb
The Utah Supreme Court recently announced its decision in Riggs v. Georgia-Pacific LLC, a wrongful death case. Wrongful death law is unique in Utah, and while the Riggs opinion clarifies certain issues, it also raises several important questions. Riggs held that if an injured person settles his or her claims against a defendant but then […]
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Dec
Dec
Medical malpractice victims often hear that the law limits the amount of money an injured party can recover. This causes significant worry and many forego litigation out of fear that it is not worth the trouble. Understanding the legal cap on damages can help injured parties overcome this concern. There are two general types of […]