We recently provided an overview of causation—the second of the three elements of a medical malpractice case. We explained that causation is the essential link between a healthcare provider’s negligence and the patient’s damages. But how do you go about proving...
We recently described what it takes to prove negligence—the first of the three elements of a medical malpractice case. In this installment, we begin to describe what it takes to prove the second element: causation. Think of causation as the link between negligence and...
We recently outlined the three elements you have to prove to win a medical malpractice case: negligence, causation, and damages. How exactly do you prove them? We explain here—starting with negligence. Medical negligence is unreasonable conduct by a healthcare...
The medical malpractice action Buckelew v. Womack arises out of medical services negligently performed on Jonathan Buckelew in October 2015. To view the full complaint, click here.
We recently outlined steps for starting a medical malpractice lawsuit. Let’s say you follow them. What then? What will you have to prove in order to win your medical malpractice case? The answer is the three elements of medical malpractice: negligence, causation,...
