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    A breach is established where the D has failed in their duty to care for another, therefore, causing the C’s harm. Shakir may be liable for medical malpractice if his breach of a statutory duty to diagnose properly caused BD. To determine whether he has breached his duty as a doctor, the court will ask several questions that must collectively, not singularly, satisfy the court. In medical malpractice cases, a breach occurs when the D fails to take reasonable care that a medical professional in…

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    If you have ever been in an accident, and the other driver was at fault, you may have had to make a claim under the uninsured motorist or underinsured motorist provisions of your auto insurance policy. These stipulations of your policy come into action when the at-fault driver either has no insurance coverage, or inadequate insurance coverage, to pay for the injuries or property damage that occurred during your accident. Keep reading below for more information on how to deal with these types of…

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    that a negligence action has occurred and that it was due to the fault of someone else instead of believing it to be accidental. Negligence is a part of tort law, which consists of three essentials that need to be proven by the plaintiff in order to be successful in a negligence case. Duty of care, standard of care and sufficient connection in law are the three essentials that are needed in a negligence action case, which the concept was described by Lord Wright in Lochgelly Iron and Coal Co…

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    Malpractice In Nursing

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    to the patient by administering the wrong drug, the wrong dosage, wrong patient and even improper injection of the medication into the proper areas such as injecting meds in the wrong area, hitting muscle instead of vein, or hitting a nerve (NOLO Law for All,…

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    the odor of malpractice might diminish.” (n.d.). Medical malpractice and tort reform is a much debated topic and one that has not reached an equitable solution. The elements that a medical malpractice claim requires to be a valid claim will be reviewed, in addition examining the difference between a medical malpractice and negligence. Further, defenses to a medical malpractice claim will be put forth and possible thoughts to tort reform will be highlighted. Lastly, reflection upon the ideas…

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    Lewis And Feldman Case

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    When you are injured, there are so many choices of injury attorneys. Why not settle for the best at Lewis and Feldman? With over 60 years of experience in personal injury law, where can you go wrong? Whether you need to file a claim for an auto accident, bicycle accident, or even medical malpractice, we have a few things you need to know if you are injured at a store. Read over the guidelines and contact us. Lewis and Feldman is the firm to contact if you believe you have substantial evidence to…

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    The tort of negligence determines whether a defendant could be held liable for injuring the plaintiff in a careless way. I think the plaintiff knew the risks in signing a waiver and gave up there rights when they signed. If the waiver is legal and there was…

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    a) Psychiatric injury is ‘caused by sudden shock, as distinct from normal grief, sorrow, or anxiety’ – Oxford Dictionary of Law. For this question I have to determine whether Homer and Selma can claim against Springfield’s Desserts after an explosion has left Homer with serious injury’s and Selma with psychiatric illness. First of all, lets look at homer, as the question states it says that ‘due to carelessness on the part of Springfield Desserts, a large fryer used to cook the doughnuts…

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    difference in the types of legal cases such as criminal and civil, I was not aware of Tort law. According to Lau & Johnson (2011). “A tort can be broadly defined as a civil wrong, other than breach of contract” Simply stated, a Tort is some type of civil wrong that causes harm or loss. These law suits are brought for reasons such as personal injury, consumer protection or defamation. It is argued by many that current tort laws are unfair and that very high, even unfair, amounts of…

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    Australia’s aging population amplifies the fact that protective legislation for the elderly must be introduced. Question 7: Refer to both the Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1995 (SA) and the AHPRA Code of Conduct to explain why medical practitioners and others are obliged to explain to patients/clients the consequences of proposed treatments. Medical practitioners and other health care professionals are obligated to explain to patients/clients the consequences of…

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