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Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Washington

Posted on April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by medilaw

A “statute of limitations” refers to the time that you have to file a lawsuit. You will likely lose your right to bring a case if you try to file…

Is Lack of Informed Consent Malpractice?

Posted on March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 by medilaw

Doctors usually need to get your informed consent before they can perform surgeries and other medical procedures. If you’re injured in the course of a medical procedure that you didn’t…

4 Steps in Starting a Malpractice Case

Posted on March 24, 2023March 24, 2023 by medilaw

A medical provider commits malpractice when he or she provides medical treatment that falls below a reasonable standard of care. If you believe you are the victim of medical malpractice,…

Medical Malpractice vs. Negligence

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by medilaw

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical provider provides treatment that falls below a reasonable standard of care. Sometimes injury victims and attorneys will say malpractice occurs when a provider acted…