You may have heard of informed consent cases, which are a type of medical malpractice claims that arises out of the preoperative counseling session that takes place prior to a surgery. Informed consent is required before every surgical procedure. The surgeon has a duty to discuss all of the material risks, benefits and options before […]

Becoming a doctor takes a lot of commitment to schooling and long work hours. However, doctors are still human, and errors do occur. When this happens, patients can file a medical malpractice lawsuit to receive compensation for damages. There have been suggestions that medical malpractice laws need to be reformed, and as with any legal