Victim of Dental Malpractice Receives Two Million
Dental malpractice claims are not as common as claims for medical malpractice and the awards victims receive are usually not as high. This is simply because dental procedures are less likely than medical procedures to cause major and irreparable harm. However, victims of dental and medical malpractice receive the same types of compensation: medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and, in some extreme cases, punitive damages. Experienced Montgomery County dentist malpractice attorneys understand malpractice laws and can counsel clients as to the viability and potential value of their claims.
Some dental malpractice awards, however, can be quite substantial. This is especially true in cases involving punitive damages for reckless conduct by a dental professional. In one such case in 2009, a South Carolina jury awarded a victim of dental malpractice two million dollars, consisting mostly of punitive damages designed to punish the dental provider for its egregious conduct.
In that case, a 28-year-old woman scheduled to have three teeth removed awoke to find the dentist had removed all 13 of her upper teeth by mistake. The jury found not only that there was no medical basis for the procedure, but also that following the surgery the clinic altered patient records and charts to cover up the mistake. The jury awarded the patient $500,000 to compensate her for her losses—including medical bills for restorative surgery, lost wages, and pain and suffering—and $1.5 million in punitive damages against the clinic.
Montgomery County dentist malpractice attorneys can help
While this is an unusual case involving particularly egregious conduct on the part of a dental professional, other victims of dental malpractice can still receive substantial rewards. Corrective procedures following dental malpractice can be costly and many patients may be unable to afford such procedures without receiving compensation. Simply having a Montgomery County dentist malpractice attorney involved may make a negligent provider more willing to offer a fair out-of-court settlement. In other cases, an investigation by an experienced attorney may uncover the true extent of the misconduct of a dental professional not immediately apparent to the victim.
Contact an experienced malpractice attorney today
For 35 years, attorney Paul R. Wiesenfeld has represented personal injury victims throughout Maryland. His practice includes automobile and other road accidents, as well as medical and dental malpractice cases. He maintains offices at Jackson Place South, Suite 20, 932 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. He offers free initial consultations and is available by phone at 301-760-4666 or through his online contact page.
Providing Proof for an Asbestos Lawsuit
Providing Proof for an Asbestos Lawsuit
The success of an asbestos lawsuit will depend on the amount of proof showing that the potential litigant actually has mesothelioma, and that exposure to asbestos can be proven, and that physical damage has been suffered.
The opponents in a lawsuit will exercise their right to “discovery” which means that they can subpoena medical and employment records, and any other material that will either support a claim or will help the court deny the claim. This means that the potential litigant needs to have the facts handy and produce them when so advised by their attorney.
THE MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS
The medical diagnosis is the proof that the potential litigant has mesothelioma so it is essential that the diagnosis was made by an expert in the field, and that the latest technology was utilized. The diagnosis should be sought immediately when mesothelioma is suspected because the treatment can begin sooner and a progressive diagnosis can be provided to the defendants. The Mesothelioma Latency Period can be 10 to 60 years.
Checking the record of the medical specialists who will be making the diagnosis is a good practice because their record of accuracy will be important in pre-trial negotiations and in the trial. There is a better chance of ruling a medical specialist “in” than ruling one out. Many web sites of well- known medical facilities identify experienced doctors on staff who are recognized as experts.
Now is the time to be thinking about retaining an Asbestos Lawyer to file a Lawsuit.
DOCUMENTING THE SOURCE OF THE ASBESTOS
There are literally tens of thousands of office buildings and factories that were built using asbestos for wrapping pipes or as insulation. A person may have worked in several of these buildings or may have worked in only one. The proof being sought is what asbestos supplier provided the asbestos. Often, it was the same supplier in one area. Regardless, finding where the asbestos originated would be an essential proof. Finding out when the Asbestos was installed would also be essential. Assuming the asbestos has been removed by now, there will be a record in the city, county or state offices of who removed the asbestos and when they removed it. A top Asbestos Lawyer should be retained when it is known that the potential litigant worked in an asbestos area. This expert is exceptional at getting this information.
As the Asbestos Lawsuits developed into a practice, specialty lawyers have become experts at every aspect of the litigation process. If the victim lives in a large metropolitan area they would be well advised to go to the Court Clerk where asbestos lawsuits were filed and pull the records. A review might show how a lawyer handles a case and it would certainly show the disposition.
A review of the cases handled by an Asbestos Lawyer could be very useful if the trial judge wrote an opinion. An Appellate Court ruling would be most useful in ascertaining the quality of representation. Appeals Court judges are not hesitant about criticizing a lawyer who performed poorly.
Crocs™ Footwear Cases Illustrate the Challenges in Proving Liability
Dangerous and defective products can pose significant risk of injury to anyone who uses them. But children are often at higher risk—largely because they do not know how to recognize potential dangers before it is too late. A California family recently filed one of at least five lawsuits across the country pertaining to injuries children suffered in escalator accidents while wearing Crocs™ shoes. The complexities of proving liability
A related 2008 report by CBS News Healthwatch illustrates the potential complexity of proving liability in accidental injury cases. It also helps explain why experienced attorneys conduct thorough analyses to identify all parties who may share liability for an accident.
While Crocs, Inc. may have alleged that the escalators were to blame for the accidents, numerous similar incidents in Los Angeles,Atlanta, and Louisville indicate that the design of the shoes may have contributed to severe injuries amounting to millions of dollars in damages.
Thorough investigation is vital to ensuring personal injury lawsuits identify all parties who are responsible for an accident. In the Crocs™ case, it might appear that the escalators caused the accidents. But the accidents occurred on different escalators across the country—and all involved children wearing the same type of shoes.
In the Crocs™ cases, the soft-soled shoes lack safety features that might have prevented them from becoming entangled in the mechanism of escalators and causing injuries. And the children involved were all reported as still and well-behaved when the accidents occurred. Seek support from an experienced San Joseinjury law firm
Anyone injured in a California accident—or who lost a loved one—caused by the negligence of others needs skilled legal support to ensure all negligent parties are held liable. The San Jose injury and wrongful death attorneys at Bohn & Bohn, LLP in California have the extensive experience and resources needed to develop effective cases for their injured clients. Contact us today at 800-573-4222 for a free consultation regarding your claim.
Lake Charles Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Statute of Limitations
The unfortunate truth is that accidents of all kinds happen every day. But when an accident is caused by the negligent actions of another person, victims have a right to recover compensation for the damages that occur.
If you suffer a serious injury after any type of accident, you need to be aware that you only have a limited amount of time to file a claim for your damages. Do not delay. Reach out to a skilled Lake Charles personal injury lawyer as soon after your accident as you are able. Failure to do so can seriously compromise your case.
Statute of limitations for personal injury matters in Louisiana
What you do after suffering a personal injury can affect not only the amount you collect, but also whether or not you ultimately collect any compensation at all for your injuries. In Louisiana, most personal injury claims, such as those for car accidents, have a one-year statute of limitations . This means that you have one year from the date of your accident to file your claim. For injuries arising out of medical malpractice, the statute of limitations is different. In such cases, you have one year from the date you discover or should have discovered that your injuries were caused by medical malpractice.
Depending on your injuries, and their cause, there may be other exceptions to the general one-year rule for the filing of claims. A skilled personal injury attorney can examine the facts of your situation and advise you which rules may apply to your particular injury case.
Tolling the statute of limitations
When the statute of limitations has run, there may be ways to extend it. This is called tolling (stopping) the statute of limitations. Some examples of when the statute of limitation can be tolled include cases involving minors, service men or women on active duty, the mentally incompetent, and persons in jail or hospitalized in a coma. Bankruptcy can also toll the statute of limitations.
Even if a statute of limitations appears to have run out, there may be an exception to the rule, or it may be possible to bring a different claim. An experienced attorney can assist you in making the determination of the advisability of bringing a claim for your injuries.