Unfortunately, people are injured every day. Many of these injuries are caused by the fault or negligence of others, resulting in death, disfigurement or years of care and rehabilitation. Personal injuries can be caused by others in countless ways. It may be an automobile accident, a natural gas explosion, or even a dog attack.
Medical malpractice is another cause of catastrophic personal injury.
In cases involving medical malpractice, the negligence of a doctor, hospital or nursing staff results in injury or death. Notably, medical malpractice has been the focus of recent media attention. This attention focuses on the sheer number of medical mistakes and how these mistakes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Incredibly, according to one report, medical malpractice causes more deaths in the United States than automobile accidents. All Rights Reserved.