Although the terms medical malpractice and medical negligence are often used interchangeably, they actually have different meanings. Medical negligence refers to a healthcare provider’s inability to meet the medical standard of care while medical malpractice refers to a healthcare provider’s medical negligence itself which led to a patient’s injury or illness. Victims of medical negligence …
Can Nursing Staff Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?
Nursing staff can be held liable for medical malpractice. You can seek damages incurred due to their negligence in certain situations. Medical malpractice and nursing home abuse cases can be complex, and liability can often also be laid on the attending doctor or medical facility in which the malpractice occurred. For instance, if a doctor …
Medical Malpractice Deadlines and Damages in Georgia
When we go to see a doctor, we rely on the extensive education of that doctor and their dedication to help people like us who are ill or who have had an accident. Most doctors, like other groups of people in our society, are careful with their work and are good people. But once in …