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Who can commit malpractice?

Any professional who is licensed by the state and holds themselves out as having special skills can commit malpractice. While this means that there are many types of professionals that can technically commit malpractice, the term “malpractice’ is generally only used when referring to the substandard work of health care professionals, accountants, stockbrokers, and lawyers. While the substandard work by other licensed professionals is still actionable, it will generally be labeled’negligence’ instead of malpractice.

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Do I have a legal malpractice suit when my attorney failed to file a complaint on time?

An attorney has a duty to his clients to act with a certain standard of care. If the attorney fails in his duty to act as a reasonably competent attorney would, then he may be guilty of professional malpractice. Failing to file a complaint on time may, in certain circumstances, constitute professional malpractice. However, whether or not you are able to successfully sue your attorney will be based on a number of different factors.

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Kaiser Permanente Arbitration: How It Works

Although thousands of people receive healthcare through Kaiser Permanente, many don’t realize that medical malpractice claims must be arbitrated through the Kaiser system. So, how does the system work? Our legal expert explains what you need to know.

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Veterans Benefits – Unaffected By Filing a Lawsuit against VA

Does filing a lawsuit against the government affect other benefits that veterans or their families may receive? That’s a common question of many military personnel. The answer, according to Joe Callahan, a Virginia attorney and retired naval officer who represents injured veterans and military dependants in medical malpractice claims against the Veterans’ Administration, is no.

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Claims against the VA: What You Need to Know

Claims against the Veterans’ Administration (VA) fall under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) – an area of the law in which only a handful of attorneys focus their practices. Knowing who can bring a claim against the VA and understanding how it differs from claims in the private sector are important for every military employee, and their families, to know.

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