Category: Medical Malpractice Law

To succeed in a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must prove that a healthcare professional deviated from the established standard of care and caused you harm. Judges and juries don’t typically have strong medical backgrounds, so you’ll need specialized testimony from a medical malpractice expert witness to make your case. The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases…

Many patients will choose a healthcare provider or facility based on its publicly available ratings. Ratings from government agencies and industry groups can give patients trust that a hospital follows applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Patient ratings can help other patients understand the facility’s quality of care. Although high ratings usually translate to a successful business…

Medical malpractice and negligence are often used interchangeably – however, they’re not quite the same thing. If you’ve been a victim of a negligent healthcare provider, knowing the difference between these types of claims is important. How does medical malpractice differ from negligence, and why does it matter? Here’s an overview of negligence vs. malpractice and what you…

Labor and delivery can be a confusing time for mothers. There is an overwhelming sense of excitement and anticipation of holding your little one and the stress and anxiety of what to expect from the labor and delivery process. You need a team of experienced and compassionate medical professionals to guide you through the process. When these professionals…

As a new parent, you may have received the challenging and upsetting news that your baby developed a birth defect or sustained a birth injury. When this happens, it’s essential to know the difference between birth injuries vs. birth defects, understand the implications, and know your family’s rights. Birth Defect vs. Birth Injury Birth defects are conditions that…

The Indiana Medical Malpractice Act caps malpractice settlements and jury verdicts, which can limit healthcare providers’ liability in medical malpractice lawsuits and the total compensation victims can receive from their claims. This situation makes it all the more important for victims of negligent medical care to get help from experienced attorneys who know how to build a strong…

Anesthesia is essential for various surgeries and medical procedures. It allows patients to undergo treatment without pain. Although it is generally safe, there is growing concern about its potential long-term effects on brain health. But how does anesthesia affect the brain? In some instances, people may experience changes in memory, thinking, or learning abilities after exposure to anesthesia. …

Medical errors happen alarmingly often in Indiana and across the United States, causing untold harm to countless patients. The growing awareness of this issue has led many patients to ask, “How do I find a doctor’s malpractice history?” Unfortunately, doctors and medical facilities make it hard to find out about any instances of medical malpractice. Despite the healthcare…

One of the most common questions we receive at the Law Office of Kelley J. Johnson is, “Do I have a medical malpractice case? Just because you were harmed while receiving medical treatment does not necessarily mean you have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Sometimes, it can be difficult to determine if you have a medical…

When you put your trust in a medical professional, you put your health and life in their hands. If they fail to provide an acceptable standard of care, the consequences can be catastrophic and even fatal. Filing a medical malpractice case can allow you to pursue compensation and hold the negligent party accountable for the harm they caused….