How long does a medical malpractice case take to resolve?

A medical malpractice case can take as little as a few months or as long as several years to complete. It really depends on the complexity of the case. If both parties can come to a reasonable settlement, then the case will not take long at all. If they cannot agree, the case will go to trial and can drag on for various reasons.

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The Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice Cases

The discovery rule tolls (or suspends) the statute of limitations until an injury due to malpractice is or should have been discovered. There are many situations where the inciting event is obvious. Click here for an explanation of how the discovery rule works in a medical malpractice case.

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How can I recover compensation for legal malpractice?

Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney provides you with unprofessional or careless representation. Attorneys have a fiduciary duty to their clients to act in their best interests and a duty to provide competent representation to their clients. If your attorney breaches the duty he or she owes to you, you may recover compensation for losses you incur as a result. This article discusses the types and approaches to legal malpractice claims.

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California Medical Malpractice: Laws, Claims and Damages

In California, a claim for medical malpractice can arise when a medical care provider acting below the industry standard of care injures an individual. Harming a patient while acting below the industry standard of care is called medical negligence, and is actionable by the injured patient.

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VA Malpractice Statute of Limitations

Like any medical malpractice lawsuit, injured parties must be very careful of filing their claim within the statute of limitations to avoid losing their right to recover. Lawsuits against the Veterans’ Administration (VA) are subject to a statute of limitations; however, the process is a bit different.

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I think my attorney was incompetent and mishandled my case. Is that legal malpractice?

Discussion of factors to consider to see if attorney’s actions were malpractice and what to do about it. Legal malpractice occurs when a lawyer, either intentionally or through his or her own negligence, fails to represent a client’s interests in a way that no reasonable attorney would. This is a standard that clearly cuts in favor of the attorney. Losing a case is not legal malpractice, nor is winning a smaller amount of money than the client anticipated.

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Who can be liable for legal malpractice?

Legal malpractice occurs when your attorney breaches a duty that he or she owed to you under the law. Legal malpractice claims can be made when your attorney is negligent or when your attorney breaches the fiduciary duty that is owed to you.

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