When you place a loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility, you expect them to be treated with the utmost care, respect, and dignity. These facilities are meant to provide a safe environment for elderly individuals who need assistance with daily activities due to age, illness, or...
Medical Malpractice
What Is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice?
The statute of limitations on medical malpractice cases varies from state to state. In many states, however, the law requires that victims of medical malpractice file their lawsuit within two years of the malpractice event (or within two years of the victim discovering the malpractice occurred). Two years is not...
What Is the Average Settlement for Medical Malpractice?
There is no singular resource where you can review all medical malpractice case results and determine the average payout for plaintiffs. Further, having such a resource would not provide useful information about your case. This is because every medical malpractice case is entirely independent of others with unique circumstances. The...
Do Most Medical Malpractice Cases Settle?
Navigating a medical malpractice lawsuit is an intricate process within the realm of personal injury claims. To establish your case, you and your attorney must demonstrate that the medical professional responsible for your injuries deviated from the accepted standard of care. This necessitates thoroughly examining your medical records to uncover...
How Long Can a Medical Malpractice Case Take?
A medical malpractice case can take a long time to resolve. Complex cases that involve difficult negotiations can take even longer. While you may grow impatient as you wait for justice, the financial reward of settlement negotiations or trials is often worth the wait. Moreover, your medical malpractice lawyer in...
How Do You Win a Medical Negligence Case?
Patients who go to the doctor, hospital, or another medical facility or provider anticipate receiving the best care from competent professionals. They don’t expect them to cut corners or make mistakes. Yet, this is precisely what happens to thousands of patients annually in our medical system. Sadly, medical negligence can...
Do I Have a Case for Medical Malpractice?
A doctor makes a mistake, and it costs you dearly. You may have injuries, recurring health problems, and numerous other complications. Other times, your loved one might have lost their life because of the doctor’s mistake. When this happens, nothing can make the devastating situation right. What you can do,...
Recognizing Medical Neglect
What is medical neglect? When a caregiver fails to provide adequate medical or dental care for their child, especially when needed to treat a serious injury or illness. Several factors are considered necessary for the diagnosis of medical neglect could include: 1.If a child is harmed or is at risk...
8 Reasons CBPW is right for your case
We have over 101 years of combined legal experience. Partner Michael Ponder has over 25 years’ experience and was awarded the Lon O. Hocker Award from the Missouri Bar. $2.55 Million Settlement in Electrocution Case. We’ve litigated cases from Kansas City to Cape Girardeau, from Phoenix to Philadelphia and Miami...
5 important questions you should ask before hiring a personal injury attorney
Selecting your personal injury attorney should be one of the first decisions that you make after your injury. You have 100% control in this situation. This is a critical decision, so it’s important to feel comfortable and confident in your choice. Here’s a list of important questions to consider when choosing an...
Economic vs. Non-Economic Damages
Q: What are economic and non-economic damages in a personal injury case? A: Clients in personal injury cases may recover economic and non-economic damages. Some attorneys may refer to them as “general” or “special” damages. In some circumstances, punitive damages may be available as well. So, what exactly are economic damages? Economic damages...
Stages of a Personal Injury Case
Every personal injury case is unique – different contributing factors, different timelines, different impact on the victim’s life. Understanding the stages your case may go through will help you assist your attorney achieve the best possible outcome and also prepare you for the legal process. Your Initial Case Evaluation During...