Alabama

  Malpractice Lawyers.
HOME ABOUT US FAQ'S RESOURCES CONTACT US FREE CASE REVIEW
May 14, 2012
Medical-Malpractice
             
 
Selecting an attorney for legal cases is a very important decision. Please enter your information below to receive a Free Consultation from an attorney in your area:
 
Zip Code:   
 

Welcome to Alabama Malpractice Lawyers.com

 

 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Sexual abuse is a form a medical malpractice
Sexual abuse of or sexual misconduct with a patient is also a serious issue. Six to ten percent of psychiatrists surveyed confessed to having engaged in sexual contact with a patient and in a longitudinal study.

 


 

Whenever you go to a Alabama medical professional for consultation or treatment, it is expected that the doctor, nurse, or physician will treat you with the top quality the medical profession demands. Medical Malpractice is a doctor's failure to exercise the degree of care and skill that a physician, surgeon, or any other medical professional would use under routine circumstances.

 
Program Payments for Medicare Beneficiar    
 
 
1The classification of counties into urban or rural groups is based on the list of metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) defined by the Office of Management and Budget. For the purpose of this table, a rural area of residence is defined as an MSA with fewer than 50,000 resident population.2The July 1 enrollment counts used to calculate fee-for-service program payments per enrollee do not include Medicare enrollees in managed care plans.| 3Excludes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, in Alabama
Amount in Millions 3,097
Per Person Served 5,424
Per Enrollee2 4,965
Urban program payments Amount in Millions 1,961
Urban program Per Enrollee2 5,551
Urban program Per Person Served 5,086
Rural Program Amount in Millions 1,137
Rural Program Person Served 5,218
Rural Program Per Enrollee2 4,769

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Information Services: Data from the Medicare Decision Support Access Facility; data development by the Office of Research, Development, and Information.
 

Medical Malpractice is a serious issue in Alabama hospitals and is a leading cause of wrongful death. Over 225,000 people die from medical malpractice related injuries in a single year.

 
Alabama Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Wife of Alabama man killed in car/truck accident awarded $12.5 million (4/16/2005)
Judith Anderson, individually and as representative of the Estate of William Dennis Anderson, sued Thomas Bradley, Schneider National Inc. and Schneider National Bulk Carriers Inc. claiming that the defendants' negligence caused the wrongful death of
 

There are many different ways you or someone you know can be seriously injured as a result of medical malpractice. The following are several of the ways an individual can die due to medical malpractice:

  • Surgical Malpractice
  • Medication Errors
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Birth Injury
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Diagnosis Error
  • Negligence
  • Wrong Site Surgery
  • Gastric Bypass Errors
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Breast Implant Malpractice
  • Emergency Room Errors
  • Elder Abuse / Nursing Home Neglect

There are many other ways to experience debilitating personal injuries due to medical malpractice and the negligence of doctors, nurses, or other medical professionals. You can contact us if you have any questions pertaining to wrongful deaths, personal injuries, or medical malpractice.

One of the most frequent causes of wrongful death in Alabama is medical malpractice. Thousands die each year and this kind of wrongful death is not filed or goes unnoticed. Contact us if you think a relative or someone you know in Alabama has died as a result of medical malpractice.

Please contact us if anyone you know has suffered from debilitating injuries due to medical malpractice in Alabama.

 


 
Alabama Audio & Video    
 
  Debate over Malpractice Reform
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 5:54, 2/1/2005

One of President Bush's top domestic priorities this year is health care. He frequently speaks about medical malpractice reform and is proposing a cap on non-economic damages. But some critics say those types of damages aren't the problem.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Alabama External Sites    
 
 

Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation: Pres
Sale of Medical Malpractice Insurance Company Approved ... to ProAssurance, Corp., an Alabama-based company that is licensed to sell medical malpract
HRD-92-28 Medical Malpractice: Alternatives to Litigati
Revocation period. Medical Malpractice Arbitration Statutes. Alabama. Agreement is irrevokable and made only after the claim is known ...

 


  Newsroom  
 


News about Medical Malpractice cases in Alabama and nationwide:

Medication Error Death
Legal Issues Regarding Medications ErrorsApproximately 30% of all malpractice claims involve drug-related injuries. An averag...
Read more >


Department Approves Dissolution Plan For Medical Malpractice Insurance Association (Mmia)
 

...

Read more >


Governor Ehrlich Establishes Medical Malpractice Task Force
ANNAPOLIS - Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., today announced the creation of the Governor's Task Force on Medical Malpractice and Health Care Acces...
Read more >


More Medical Malpractice News >

 
 

Malpractice Lawyers.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

Acute Pain

Definition:
Pain that has a known cause and occurs for a limited time. Acute pain usually responds to treatment with analgesic medications and treatment of the cause of the pain.

Cesarean

Definition:
Commonly referred to as "C-section". A surgical procedure in delivering the baby. Epidural (pain medicine) is given at this time, and an incision is made in the very low part of the woman's abdomen

Surgical Error

Definition:
Surgical errors may occur in any kind of medical procedure involving intrusive and non-intrusive surgery. Even the simplest of cosmetic surgical procedures may result in a surgical error.

More Malpractice Lawyers.com Terms >

 

Search Site:

 
 

Malpractice Resources

 


Search Medical Malpractice resources in our resource center:

More Resources >

 

Malpractice Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Medical Malpractice:

  • Surgical Malpractice
  • Medication Errors
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Birth Injury
  • Dental Malpractice

More Medical Malpractice Topics >

Alabama Medical-Malpractice Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Medical-Malpractice attorney you should contact our Medical-Malpractice Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Alabaster
  • Albertville
  • Alexander City
  • Anniston
  • Athens
  • Atmore
  • Auburn
  • Bay Minette
  • Bessemer
  • Birmingham
  • Cullman
  • Daphne
  • Decatur
  • Dothan
  • Enterprise
  • Fairhope
  • Florence
  • Fort Payne
  • Gadsden
  • Hartselle
  • Huntsville
  • Madison
  • Mobile
  • Montgomery
  • Opelika
  • Ozark
  • Pelham
  • Phenix City
  • Pinson
  • Prattville
  • Selma
  • Sylacauga
  • Talladega
  • Theodore
  • Trussville
  • Tuscaloosa
  • Wetumpka
 


Legal Disclaimers
All attorney listings are a paid attorney advertisement, and do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by an approved or authorized lawyer referral service. The information provided on Alabama Malpractice Lawyers.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access to and use of this website is subject to additional Terms and Conditions.

Local Professional? Generate new business today
Call 866-227-9356 or contact a sales rep


This site is part of the LawFirms.com Network
©2012 ExpertHub, wholly owned subsidiary of MoxyMedia, Inc.