Anesthesia malpractice claims

Anesthesia Awareness: When You Wake Up Mid-Surgery

Anesthesia Awareness: When You Wake Up Mid-Surgery, Anesthesia malpractice claims

Waking up during surgery is one of the most terrifying experiences a person can imagine. You are paralyzed, unable to move or speak, while the...

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Aspiration Pneumonia Under Anesthesia: When a Preventable Complication Becomes Malpractice

Aspiration Pneumonia Under Anesthesia: When a Preventable Complication Becomes Malpractice, Anesthesia malpractice claims

When a patient goes under general anesthesia, the body’s natural reflexes shut down. One of those reflexes is the cough reflex, which normally...

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Anesthesia Awareness: A Preventable Nightmare

Anesthesia Awareness: A Preventable Nightmare, Anesthesia malpractice claims

Imagine being fully conscious while your surgeon cuts into your abdomen, but you cannot move, speak, or even signal for help. This is anesthesia...

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Anesthesia Awareness: A Hidden Danger in Surgery

Anesthesia Awareness: A Hidden Danger in Surgery, Anesthesia malpractice claims

The thought of being awake during your own operation is terrifying. Yet for certain patients, this nightmare becomes real. Anesthesia awareness...

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Anesthesia Awareness: When Patients Wake Up During Surgery

Anesthesia Awareness: When Patients Wake Up During Surgery, Anesthesia malpractice claims

Imagine being paralyzed, unable to move or speak, while a surgeon cuts into your body. You can hear every word spoken in the operating room. You feel...

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The Serious Consequences of Anesthesia Errors in Veterinary Medicine

The Serious Consequences of Anesthesia Errors in Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary malpractice claims

When you hand your dog or cat over to a veterinarian for a routine dental cleaning or a more complicated surgery, you trust that the team will keep...

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Anesthesia Errors in Veterinary Surgery: A Closer Look at Malpractice Claims

Anesthesia Errors in Veterinary Surgery: A Closer Look at Malpractice Claims, Veterinary malpractice claims

When you hand your dog or cat over to a veterinarian for a routine dental cleaning or a more serious operation, you assume the procedure will go...

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Understanding Surgical Malpractice: When Does an Error Become Negligence?

Understanding Surgical Malpractice: When Does an Error Become Negligence?, Surgical errors and wrong-site surgery

The prospect of surgery is daunting, and patients rightly place immense trust in their surgical teams. While medicine is an imperfect science and not...

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Wrong-Site Surgery: A Clear Case of Medical Negligence

Wrong-Site Surgery: A Clear Case of Medical Negligence, Surgical errors and wrong-site surgery

A wrong-site surgery happens when a surgeon operates on the wrong body part, the wrong side of the body, or even the wrong patient entirely. This is...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common liability case queries.

What if I am partially at fault for the accident?
Many states use “comparative negligence” rules, meaning your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 20% at fault, you recover 80% of your damages. A few states use “contributory negligence,“ where any fault on your part can bar you from recovering anything. Your insurance company will negotiate these percentages with the other driver’s insurer based on the evidence. An attorney can often argue for a more favorable fault allocation.
Does a police report decide who is at fault?
No, a police report does not legally decide fault, but it is extremely influential. Insurance companies heavily rely on the officer’s documented observations, citations issued, and their opinion on the cause. However, it is not the final word. You or your insurer can present additional evidence—like new witness statements or expert analysis—to challenge the report’s conclusions. Ultimately, fault is a civil determination made between insurers or by a court, not solely by the police.
How is fault determined after a car accident?
Fault is determined by investigating which driver failed to act with reasonable care, breaking traffic laws or driving unsafely. Police reports, witness statements, photos of the scene, and traffic camera footage are key evidence. Insurance adjusters analyze this to decide who is “at-fault” or if fault is shared. Common examples of fault include running a red light, following too closely, or distracted driving. The goal is to establish who caused the accident through their actions or negligence.
What happens if the other driver is uninsured or underinsured?
If the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage, you turn to your own policy. This requires having specific “uninsured/underinsured motorist” (UM/UIM) coverage. Your insurer then steps into the shoes of the at-fault driver to cover your damages, up to your policy limits. If you lack this coverage, you may have to sue the driver directly, but they often have few assets to collect. Carrying robust UM/UIM protection is crucial for this common scenario.