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Workers Compensation
Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. Workman’s Compensation Injury Firm> Back To Top
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. are workman’s compensation Michigan attorneys dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries sustained at work. We’re leading worker’s compensation Michigan attorneys and look forward to answering any questions you may have.
As a service to you we’ve written several articles that will help you understand your rights, and when you should—and shouldn’t—contact workman’s compensation Michigan attorneys. We hope this service is as useful to you as actually contacting a workman’s compensation lawyer in Michigan.
If you have questions about any of these topics please feel free to contact our team of workman’s compensation claim lawyers directly. We’re worker’s compensation Michigan attorneys who are happy to help.
Workman’s Compensation Injury Article List
What Should A Worker Expect When Injured at Place of Employment > Back To Top
Worker's Compensation is the name given to a system of laws intended to protect injured workers. The goal of the workman’s compensation claim is to make sure if you are injured at work that you receive appropriate medical care, lost wages, retraining and rehabilitation if needed to re-enter the workplace, or benefits for your family if you are killed on the job.
The Worker's Compensation Disability Act of Michigan requires employees to carry worker's compensation insurance to pay economic damages to workers injured on the job. There are three basic types of benefits: lost wages, medical, and vocational rehabilitation.
The Michigan Workman's Compensation Bureau recently was consolidated into the Michigan Worker's and Unemployment Bureau. The new bureau now handles both unemployment and worker's compensation claims. -->
Who is Covered, Who is Not > Back To Top
Most workers in Michigan are covered by Michigan Worker's Compensation if injured on the job. Some workers who may not be covered, however, include agricultural workers or federal workers such as postal carriers. Some businesses with three or fewer employees also may be exempt. A workman’s compensation lawyer in Michigan will give you complete details.
"While a typical injured employee does not know worker's compensation law, a typical employer is very much aware of how the system works and how to terminate an employee's benefits," says attorney Terry Cochran, partner in the law firm of Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, which specializes in workman's comp and other liability cases.
"An injured worker who returns to work to a specifically created position may find that, 100 weeks later, the position is eliminated and he is laid off - no longer eligible for workers' comp," cautions Cochran. "Many employers hire doctors who are much more interested in maintaining a relationship with the employer than with accurately diagnosing the employee. My firm will help protect your rights when one of these 'hired gun' doctors tries to block you from getting necessary treatment, cut off your benefits, or send you back to work too early."
The lawyer experienced in worker's comp whom you hire also will know the administrative judges or hearing officers who preside over comp hearings, and likely will know many of the doctors and defense lawyers who are trying to block your claim. An attorney who knows the ins and outs of the system can help ensure you collect benefits due you or, if you wish, get a maximum payoff to settle your compensation claim.
Wage & Medical Benefits > Back To Top
The formula to determine wage loss benefits in Michigan is 80 percent of an employee's after-tax salary. In some cases, the wage loss benefit might be two-thirds of the worker's base salary, subject to limitations. When an employee's salary changes from week to week the benefit may be based on the 39 highest weeks of pay during the past year. Normally the 80 percent calculation is more beneficial to the worker, but legal counsel can best determine which calculation should be used.
All necessary medical expenses incurred by an injured worker are to be paid for by worker's compensation insurance. But there can be disagreements about what constitutes reasonable and necessary medical treatment. If the treatment is for a work-related injury than the payments should continue indefinitely.
If there is a dispute about wage loss or medical benefits, consult an attorney to protect your rights.
Giving Timely Notice > Back To Top
If you have been injured at work, or if you suffer from an occupational disease, you have a clear claim for worker's compensation benefits. Notice should be given to your employer as soon as possible. Once you make a claim for benefits, your employer must investigate and make a decision within 30 days. After first notifying your employer of the claim, call an attorney and discuss whether legal representation is necessary.
The company does have the right to send you to its doctor within 10 days of the injury. You also have the right to see your own doctor. You must give written notice to your employer of the name and address of the doctor you are seeing for treatment.
Your medical expenses will be paid but your doctor must send copies of medical records and reports supporting the claim to your employer. Your employer retains the right to have you examined by the company doctor at any time during your disability. You can challenge the opinion of any physician at a workman's compensation hearing.
If you have been injured at work or have an occupational disease, and are off work for more than eight days, your employer is responsible for paying your lost wages. Wage loss benefits are not subject to local, state or federal taxes. There is no limit to how many weeks of benefits you may receive if you are permanently disabled.
Blame is not a Factor > Back To Top
Workman's Compensation is considered a "no fault" insurance system because the worker is compensated regardless of blame unless the accident is caused by intoxication, willful misconduct, or gross negligence. Often workers comp claims are paid voluntarily by an employer, but certainly not always.
Your employer can refuse to pay benefits from the beginning, terminate benefits after payment has started, or call you back to work before you are physically able to return. At this point, you need to hire an attorney who will begin the hearing process laid out by the Michigan Workers & Unemployment Bureau.
There are informal hearings conducted by a mediator who considers the evidence, makes a recommendation, but has no authority to order payment of benefits. A formal hearing is where both sides are represented by counsel before a magistrate who has the authority to order payment of benefits. An order to pay benefits is known as an open award.
In some cases, the employer and the employee agree to a lump sum payment for all past, present and future benefits. This is called a redemption and is a full and final settlement of any and all claims the employee may have against the employer for workers' compensation benefits.
If you suffer a workplace injury or occupational disease, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Plastic Surgery Malpractice
Medical Mistakes Are More Deadly Than Auto Accidents But Victims Often Lose Out on Rights > Back To Top
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Physician Malpractice & Nursing Malpractice
Medical Mistakes Are More Deadly Than Auto Accidents But Victims Often Lose Out on Rights > Back To Top
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Emergency Center Malpractice
Medical Mistakes Are More Deadly Than Auto Accidents But Victims Often Lose Out on Rights > Back To Top
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Medical Malpractice
Medical Mistakes Are More Deadly Than Auto Accidents But Victims Often Lose Out on Rights > Back To Top
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury - Often Invisible But Always Dangerous and Very Costly to Treat
Speak to Our Brain Injury Lawyer in Michigan or Brain Damage Attorney in Michigan to Learn More. Click here for a free consultation with our Brain Injury attorney in Michigan or Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
Traumatic brain injury; which involves damage to brain tissues, is often serious and life-altering. A major challenge is that a brain injury is not always immediately visible and can go undetected for months, if not years. Brain injuries are usually the result of a car accident, fall or firearm but can also be caused by physician error.
Almost 2 million Americans suffer a brain injury each year and almost half involve a long term disability. More than $48 million is spent annually in the U.S. to treat traumatic brain injuries.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
We Specialize in Brain Injury Law in Michigan
Let our Brain Injury lawyer in Michigan or our Brain Damage Attorney in Michigan fight for your rights. We specialize in Brain Injury Law in Michigan. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation with our Brain Injury attorney in Michigan or Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley. Dedication
Our Brain Injury lawyer in Michigan and Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit are dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
The Science of the Human Brain
The brain is about five pounds, a little less in weight than a gallon of milk. The brain consists of a soft, spongy material inside, almost like firm gelatin, and is surrounded by four lobes. The frontal lobe is what distinguishes man from the animal kingdom, as it is the portion which allows us to make judgments, execute thought, think, perceive and make subtle distinctions.
The brain is encased by a bone skull which acts like a helmet to protect the brain. The brain itself is covered by a fluid net that helps hold the brain inside the skull. If the skull is bumped hard and pieces of the skull enter the brain, the result is what is called a fractured skull.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
The head can be hit hard enough to throw the head forward so hard that the brain strikes the skull, causing a shearing, bruising or tears, muck like a torn ligament. The motion of the brain bouncing forward and then back is known as coup and contra-coup. This type of damage is known as a traumatic brain injury.
A penetrating injury, or open wound, involves an actual penetration of the skull and brain tissue and is clearly visible the moment of injury. The most common traumatic brain injury, known as a closed head injury, can be a temporary concussion or a more serious injury resulting in permanent disability, loss of learning ability, or death.
Brain Injury Side Effects
A traumatic brain injury can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness or an alarmed state of consciousness, a momentary sensation of "being out of it," a feeling of being dazed, a coma, or severe headache. No two brain injuries are alike but are as distinct as our fingerprints. Each traumatic brain injury is as different and distinct as our individual personalities. Some victims will suffer a loss of memory, others aggressive behavior.
In most cases a traumatic brain injury will not show up in a MRI. Medical professionals used by Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, use a Neurological Psychological Evaluation (NPE) which is a battery of tests administered for 6-8 hours by a certified neuro-psychologist. An NPE tests different functions of the brain as well as basic intelligence, and will determine the area of the brain that is not functioning as it should.
Terry Cochran, senior partner, says it is important for the public to understand that mild to moderate traumatic brain injury can produce highly significant results but often is misunderstood and misdiagnosed because the symptoms are not initially clearly visible. The victim can appear to resume a normal functional life and then experience serious problems months later.
Both Terry Cochran, a board member of and activist with the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, and partner Lynn Foley, a RN and expert on medical issues, should be consulted by anyone who believes they have sustained a traumatic brain injury.
The special knowledge Terry Cochran and Lynn Foley possess make them uniquely qualified as attorneys to counsel brain injury victims and family members. Because physicians fail to diagnose a traumatic brain injury, and because such injuries are misunderstood by insurance companies, getting the financial help you need without an attorney can be very challenging. Let Us Help!
Cochran, Foley & Associates will gather all the documentation needed, and order any necessary tests, to make a determination on whether a traumatic brain injury exists, what type it is, and how it specifically will be manifested. We will then file the appropriate claim so you can be financially reimbursed for actual expenses, and sometimes for punitive damage.
Speak to Our Brain Injury Lawyer in Michigan or Brain Damage Attorney in Michigan to Learn More. Click here for a free consultation with our Brain Injury attorney in Michigan or Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
Traumatic brain injury; which involves damage to brain tissues, is often serious and life-altering. A major challenge is that a brain injury is not always immediately visible and can go undetected for months, if not years. Brain injuries are usually the result of a car accident, fall or firearm but can also be caused by physician error.
Almost 2 million Americans suffer a brain injury each year and almost half involve a long term disability. More than $48 million is spent annually in the U.S. to treat traumatic brain injuries.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
We Specialize in Brain Injury Law in Michigan
Let our Brain Injury lawyer in Michigan or our Brain Damage Attorney in Michigan fight for your rights. We specialize in Brain Injury Law in Michigan. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation with our Brain Injury attorney in Michigan or Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley. Dedication
Our Brain Injury lawyer in Michigan and Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit are dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
The Science of the Human Brain
The brain is about five pounds, a little less in weight than a gallon of milk. The brain consists of a soft, spongy material inside, almost like firm gelatin, and is surrounded by four lobes. The frontal lobe is what distinguishes man from the animal kingdom, as it is the portion which allows us to make judgments, execute thought, think, perceive and make subtle distinctions.
The brain is encased by a bone skull which acts like a helmet to protect the brain. The brain itself is covered by a fluid net that helps hold the brain inside the skull. If the skull is bumped hard and pieces of the skull enter the brain, the result is what is called a fractured skull.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
The head can be hit hard enough to throw the head forward so hard that the brain strikes the skull, causing a shearing, bruising or tears, muck like a torn ligament. The motion of the brain bouncing forward and then back is known as coup and contra-coup. This type of damage is known as a traumatic brain injury.
A penetrating injury, or open wound, involves an actual penetration of the skull and brain tissue and is clearly visible the moment of injury. The most common traumatic brain injury, known as a closed head injury, can be a temporary concussion or a more serious injury resulting in permanent disability, loss of learning ability, or death.
Brain Injury Side Effects
A traumatic brain injury can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness or an alarmed state of consciousness, a momentary sensation of "being out of it," a feeling of being dazed, a coma, or severe headache. No two brain injuries are alike but are as distinct as our fingerprints. Each traumatic brain injury is as different and distinct as our individual personalities. Some victims will suffer a loss of memory, others aggressive behavior.
In most cases a traumatic brain injury will not show up in a MRI. Medical professionals used by Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, use a Neurological Psychological Evaluation (NPE) which is a battery of tests administered for 6-8 hours by a certified neuro-psychologist. An NPE tests different functions of the brain as well as basic intelligence, and will determine the area of the brain that is not functioning as it should.
Terry Cochran, senior partner, says it is important for the public to understand that mild to moderate traumatic brain injury can produce highly significant results but often is misunderstood and misdiagnosed because the symptoms are not initially clearly visible. The victim can appear to resume a normal functional life and then experience serious problems months later.
Both Terry Cochran, a board member of and activist with the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, and partner Lynn Foley, a RN and expert on medical issues, should be consulted by anyone who believes they have sustained a traumatic brain injury.
The special knowledge Terry Cochran and Lynn Foley possess make them uniquely qualified as attorneys to counsel brain injury victims and family members. Because physicians fail to diagnose a traumatic brain injury, and because such injuries are misunderstood by insurance companies, getting the financial help you need without an attorney can be very challenging. Let Us Help!
Cochran, Foley & Associates will gather all the documentation needed, and order any necessary tests, to make a determination on whether a traumatic brain injury exists, what type it is, and how it specifically will be manifested. We will then file the appropriate claim so you can be financially reimbursed for actual expenses, and sometimes for punitive damage.
Medical Malpractice Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury - Often Invisible But Always Dangerous and Very Costly to Treat
Speak to Our Brain Injury Lawyer in Michigan or Brain Damage Attorney in Michigan to Learn More. Click here for a free consultation with our Brain Injury attorney in Michigan or Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
Traumatic brain injury; which involves damage to brain tissues, is often serious and life-altering. A major challenge is that a brain injury is not always immediately visible and can go undetected for months, if not years. Brain injuries are usually the result of a car accident, fall or firearm but can also be caused by physician error.
Almost 2 million Americans suffer a brain injury each year and almost half involve a long term disability. More than $48 million is spent annually in the U.S. to treat traumatic brain injuries.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
We Specialize in Brain Injury Law in Michigan
Let our Brain Injury lawyer in Michigan or our Brain Damage Attorney in Michigan fight for your rights. We specialize in Brain Injury Law in Michigan. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation with our Brain Injury attorney in Michigan or Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley. Dedication
Our Brain Injury lawyer in Michigan and Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit are dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
The Science of the Human Brain
The brain is about five pounds, a little less in weight than a gallon of milk. The brain consists of a soft, spongy material inside, almost like firm gelatin, and is surrounded by four lobes. The frontal lobe is what distinguishes man from the animal kingdom, as it is the portion which allows us to make judgments, execute thought, think, perceive and make subtle distinctions.
The brain is encased by a bone skull which acts like a helmet to protect the brain. The brain itself is covered by a fluid net that helps hold the brain inside the skull. If the skull is bumped hard and pieces of the skull enter the brain, the result is what is called a fractured skull.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
The head can be hit hard enough to throw the head forward so hard that the brain strikes the skull, causing a shearing, bruising or tears, muck like a torn ligament. The motion of the brain bouncing forward and then back is known as coup and contra-coup. This type of damage is known as a traumatic brain injury.
A penetrating injury, or open wound, involves an actual penetration of the skull and brain tissue and is clearly visible the moment of injury. The most common traumatic brain injury, known as a closed head injury, can be a temporary concussion or a more serious injury resulting in permanent disability, loss of learning ability, or death.
Brain Injury Side Effects
A traumatic brain injury can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness or an alarmed state of consciousness, a momentary sensation of "being out of it," a feeling of being dazed, a coma, or severe headache. No two brain injuries are alike but are as distinct as our fingerprints. Each traumatic brain injury is as different and distinct as our individual personalities. Some victims will suffer a loss of memory, others aggressive behavior.
In most cases a traumatic brain injury will not show up in a MRI. Medical professionals used by Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, use a Neurological Psychological Evaluation (NPE) which is a battery of tests administered for 6-8 hours by a certified neuro-psychologist. An NPE tests different functions of the brain as well as basic intelligence, and will determine the area of the brain that is not functioning as it should.
Terry Cochran, senior partner, says it is important for the public to understand that mild to moderate traumatic brain injury can produce highly significant results but often is misunderstood and misdiagnosed because the symptoms are not initially clearly visible. The victim can appear to resume a normal functional life and then experience serious problems months later.
Both Terry Cochran, a board member of and activist with the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, and partner Lynn Foley, a RN and expert on medical issues, should be consulted by anyone who believes they have sustained a traumatic brain injury.
The special knowledge Terry Cochran and Lynn Foley possess make them uniquely qualified as attorneys to counsel brain injury victims and family members. Because physicians fail to diagnose a traumatic brain injury, and because such injuries are misunderstood by insurance companies, getting the financial help you need without an attorney can be very challenging. Let Us Help!
Cochran, Foley & Associates will gather all the documentation needed, and order any necessary tests, to make a determination on whether a traumatic brain injury exists, what type it is, and how it specifically will be manifested. We will then file the appropriate claim so you can be financially reimbursed for actual expenses, and sometimes for punitive damage.
Speak to Our Brain Injury Lawyer in Michigan or Brain Damage Attorney in Michigan to Learn More. Click here for a free consultation with our Brain Injury attorney in Michigan or Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
Traumatic brain injury; which involves damage to brain tissues, is often serious and life-altering. A major challenge is that a brain injury is not always immediately visible and can go undetected for months, if not years. Brain injuries are usually the result of a car accident, fall or firearm but can also be caused by physician error.
Almost 2 million Americans suffer a brain injury each year and almost half involve a long term disability. More than $48 million is spent annually in the U.S. to treat traumatic brain injuries.
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We Specialize in Brain Injury Law in Michigan
Let our Brain Injury lawyer in Michigan or our Brain Damage Attorney in Michigan fight for your rights. We specialize in Brain Injury Law in Michigan. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation with our Brain Injury attorney in Michigan or Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley. Dedication
Our Brain Injury lawyer in Michigan and Brain Injury lawyer in Detroit are dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
The Science of the Human Brain
The brain is about five pounds, a little less in weight than a gallon of milk. The brain consists of a soft, spongy material inside, almost like firm gelatin, and is surrounded by four lobes. The frontal lobe is what distinguishes man from the animal kingdom, as it is the portion which allows us to make judgments, execute thought, think, perceive and make subtle distinctions.
The brain is encased by a bone skull which acts like a helmet to protect the brain. The brain itself is covered by a fluid net that helps hold the brain inside the skull. If the skull is bumped hard and pieces of the skull enter the brain, the result is what is called a fractured skull.
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
The head can be hit hard enough to throw the head forward so hard that the brain strikes the skull, causing a shearing, bruising or tears, muck like a torn ligament. The motion of the brain bouncing forward and then back is known as coup and contra-coup. This type of damage is known as a traumatic brain injury.
A penetrating injury, or open wound, involves an actual penetration of the skull and brain tissue and is clearly visible the moment of injury. The most common traumatic brain injury, known as a closed head injury, can be a temporary concussion or a more serious injury resulting in permanent disability, loss of learning ability, or death.
Brain Injury Side Effects
A traumatic brain injury can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness or an alarmed state of consciousness, a momentary sensation of "being out of it," a feeling of being dazed, a coma, or severe headache. No two brain injuries are alike but are as distinct as our fingerprints. Each traumatic brain injury is as different and distinct as our individual personalities. Some victims will suffer a loss of memory, others aggressive behavior.
In most cases a traumatic brain injury will not show up in a MRI. Medical professionals used by Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, use a Neurological Psychological Evaluation (NPE) which is a battery of tests administered for 6-8 hours by a certified neuro-psychologist. An NPE tests different functions of the brain as well as basic intelligence, and will determine the area of the brain that is not functioning as it should.
Terry Cochran, senior partner, says it is important for the public to understand that mild to moderate traumatic brain injury can produce highly significant results but often is misunderstood and misdiagnosed because the symptoms are not initially clearly visible. The victim can appear to resume a normal functional life and then experience serious problems months later.
Both Terry Cochran, a board member of and activist with the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, and partner Lynn Foley, a RN and expert on medical issues, should be consulted by anyone who believes they have sustained a traumatic brain injury.
The special knowledge Terry Cochran and Lynn Foley possess make them uniquely qualified as attorneys to counsel brain injury victims and family members. Because physicians fail to diagnose a traumatic brain injury, and because such injuries are misunderstood by insurance companies, getting the financial help you need without an attorney can be very challenging. Let Us Help!
Cochran, Foley & Associates will gather all the documentation needed, and order any necessary tests, to make a determination on whether a traumatic brain injury exists, what type it is, and how it specifically will be manifested. We will then file the appropriate claim so you can be financially reimbursed for actual expenses, and sometimes for punitive damage.
Medical Malpractice Orthopedic Malpractice
Of all Orthopedic Mistakes, Wrongful Amputations are the Most Tragic
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The amputation of an arm or leg is one of the most difficult orthopedic surgeries a patient can face. More than three million Americans have had an amputation procedure, most caused by a health condition such as diabetes rather than by a traumatic injury. In fact, in the U.S. each year uncontrolled diabetic foot ulcers are the cause for about 30,000 amputations.
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Traumatic injury amputations often are the result of automobile, boating or motorcycle accidents. But amputations also can result from work place accidents. Traumatic amputations have occurred as the result of accidents with saws and by crush injuries from heavy machinery.
Employers and employees should take every available precaution in the workplace, including speaking to a spinal cord injury lawyer in Michigan or a construction injury lawyer in Michigan about their individual case. In fact, studies by the University of Michigan suggest that new construction workers have a 50 percent chance of suffering a traumatic injury within their first month on the job.
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Free Consultation with Our Disability Lawyer in Michigan or Disability Attorney in Michigan
If you, or someone you care about, have had an amputation because of health reasons or traumatic injuries, call Cochran, Foley & Associates at 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley-the firm’s spinal cord injury lawyer in Michigan and construction injury attorney in Michigan. Both possess the special knowledge needed to make sure all necessary evidence has been gathered and to determine what legal action should be taken to protect your interests and future.
Lynn Foley, a Registered Nurse with professional experience in the medical field, has won several medical malpractice lawsuits for her clients and has special expertise to handle orthopedic malpractice, including amputation cases.
Forms of amputations > Back To Top
There are many different types of amputations that are performed. Foot amputations encompass the entire foot or one or more toes.
Other forms of amputation include: an ankle disarticulation or removal of the entire ankle; below the knee, knee bearing, or above the knee; or the entire leg bone is removed in what is termed a hip disarticulation. Similar classifications can be applied to upper extremity amputations.
Determining the extent of the amputation procedure depends on the nature and extent of the underlying condition. If possible, it is always wise to seek alternate opinions regarding the best options and selection of the least restrictive procedure.
What are the Risks? > Back To Top The risks of amputations include numerous medical side effects. These include:
Poor wound cover
Poor wound healing
Infection
Stiffness
Sympathetic dystrophy
Chronic Neuroma related to pain and/or tenderness
Despite the pain and permanent impairment left by any amputation, advances in prosthesis and therapies designed to foster adaptation, often offer significant improvements and restored mobility where they did not exist a generation ago.
Get advice quickly > Back To Top
If you or a loved one have undergone an amputation caused by a traumatic injury, an amputation that was not necessary, or an amputation that could have been medically prevented, contact Cochran, Foley & Associates for a free consultation.
The attorneys at Cochran & Foley have the skills, legal knowledge and experience needed to protect people who have suffered personal injury or the death of a loved one because of an amputation or orthopedic malpractice and will seek to win payment for their clients' injuries, expenses, and loss.
An attorney will lead your family through the steps needed to recover actual damages and may even assist in punitive damages being awarded. Actual damages are intended to restore a victim's financial situation to a position roughly equivalent to what it was before an amputation or
Levels of responsibility > Back To Top
Actual damages can be awarded for medical bills, lost income, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, mental stress, permanent disability and similar hardships.
Punitive damages, above and beyond those actually incurred by the victim, are intended to punish the guilty party for reckless or inappropriate behavior. Punitive damages also can function as a deterrent for others.
An attorney can collect damages for your family by proving that the orthopedic surgeon was negligent or that the amputation was caused by someone else's negligence. Cochran & Foley will ensure a family's economic security, reimbursements for other economic loss, and ensure justice by pursuing punitive damages.
Cochran & Foley devotes its practice to representing individuals who are the victims of an amputation or orthopedic malpractice, other medical malpractice, work place injuries, automobile, airplane, boating, truck or motorcycle accident. Essentially, if a person has been involved in any tragedy involving negligence and requiring compensation, Cochran & Foley will provide whatever legal services are required.
Above All Else, Seek Justice > Back To Top
Victims should not hesitate from filing a lawsuit for fear of filing a frivolous lawsuit. That's propaganda created by the insurance industry. Let your attorney, not an insurance agent, determine what's frivolous and when justice should be pursued.
In America, a jury makes a decision on damages after hearing all of the evidence. The jury award is designed to compensate the injury victim. A fundamental right of all Americans is a trial by jury, allowing our fellow citizens to hear our case and to make a decision. Do not give up any of your rights as a citizen!
Statutes of limitation limit the length of time you have to file a lawsuit. If you fail to file a lawsuit within that time period you may forever be denied the justice due you. If you have had an amputation and believe that you have a case, it is critical that you seek legal help quickly.
If you believe you are a victim, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Speak to Our Disability Lawyer in Michigan or Disability Attorney in Michigan to Learn More.
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The amputation of an arm or leg is one of the most difficult orthopedic surgeries a patient can face. More than three million Americans have had an amputation procedure, most caused by a health condition such as diabetes rather than by a traumatic injury. In fact, in the U.S. each year uncontrolled diabetic foot ulcers are the cause for about 30,000 amputations.
Have You Been Injured in a Construction-Related Accident?
Speak to Our Construction Injury Attorney in Michigan or Construction Injury Lawyer in Michigan to Learn How We Can Help You.
Traumatic injury amputations often are the result of automobile, boating or motorcycle accidents. But amputations also can result from work place accidents. Traumatic amputations have occurred as the result of accidents with saws and by crush injuries from heavy machinery.
Employers and employees should take every available precaution in the workplace, including speaking to a spinal cord injury lawyer in Michigan or a construction injury lawyer in Michigan about their individual case. In fact, studies by the University of Michigan suggest that new construction workers have a 50 percent chance of suffering a traumatic injury within their first month on the job.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Free Consultation with Our Disability Lawyer in Michigan or Disability Attorney in Michigan
If you, or someone you care about, have had an amputation because of health reasons or traumatic injuries, call Cochran, Foley & Associates at 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley-the firm’s spinal cord injury lawyer in Michigan and construction injury attorney in Michigan. Both possess the special knowledge needed to make sure all necessary evidence has been gathered and to determine what legal action should be taken to protect your interests and future.
Lynn Foley, a Registered Nurse with professional experience in the medical field, has won several medical malpractice lawsuits for her clients and has special expertise to handle orthopedic malpractice, including amputation cases.
Forms of amputations > Back To Top
There are many different types of amputations that are performed. Foot amputations encompass the entire foot or one or more toes.
Other forms of amputation include: an ankle disarticulation or removal of the entire ankle; below the knee, knee bearing, or above the knee; or the entire leg bone is removed in what is termed a hip disarticulation. Similar classifications can be applied to upper extremity amputations.
Determining the extent of the amputation procedure depends on the nature and extent of the underlying condition. If possible, it is always wise to seek alternate opinions regarding the best options and selection of the least restrictive procedure.
What are the Risks? > Back To Top The risks of amputations include numerous medical side effects. These include:
Poor wound cover
Poor wound healing
Infection
Stiffness
Sympathetic dystrophy
Chronic Neuroma related to pain and/or tenderness
Despite the pain and permanent impairment left by any amputation, advances in prosthesis and therapies designed to foster adaptation, often offer significant improvements and restored mobility where they did not exist a generation ago.
Get advice quickly > Back To Top
If you or a loved one have undergone an amputation caused by a traumatic injury, an amputation that was not necessary, or an amputation that could have been medically prevented, contact Cochran, Foley & Associates for a free consultation.
The attorneys at Cochran & Foley have the skills, legal knowledge and experience needed to protect people who have suffered personal injury or the death of a loved one because of an amputation or orthopedic malpractice and will seek to win payment for their clients' injuries, expenses, and loss.
An attorney will lead your family through the steps needed to recover actual damages and may even assist in punitive damages being awarded. Actual damages are intended to restore a victim's financial situation to a position roughly equivalent to what it was before an amputation or
Levels of responsibility > Back To Top
Actual damages can be awarded for medical bills, lost income, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, mental stress, permanent disability and similar hardships.
Punitive damages, above and beyond those actually incurred by the victim, are intended to punish the guilty party for reckless or inappropriate behavior. Punitive damages also can function as a deterrent for others.
An attorney can collect damages for your family by proving that the orthopedic surgeon was negligent or that the amputation was caused by someone else's negligence. Cochran & Foley will ensure a family's economic security, reimbursements for other economic loss, and ensure justice by pursuing punitive damages.
Cochran & Foley devotes its practice to representing individuals who are the victims of an amputation or orthopedic malpractice, other medical malpractice, work place injuries, automobile, airplane, boating, truck or motorcycle accident. Essentially, if a person has been involved in any tragedy involving negligence and requiring compensation, Cochran & Foley will provide whatever legal services are required.
Above All Else, Seek Justice > Back To Top
Victims should not hesitate from filing a lawsuit for fear of filing a frivolous lawsuit. That's propaganda created by the insurance industry. Let your attorney, not an insurance agent, determine what's frivolous and when justice should be pursued.
In America, a jury makes a decision on damages after hearing all of the evidence. The jury award is designed to compensate the injury victim. A fundamental right of all Americans is a trial by jury, allowing our fellow citizens to hear our case and to make a decision. Do not give up any of your rights as a citizen!
Statutes of limitation limit the length of time you have to file a lawsuit. If you fail to file a lawsuit within that time period you may forever be denied the justice due you. If you have had an amputation and believe that you have a case, it is critical that you seek legal help quickly.
If you believe you are a victim, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Pharmacy Negligence
Who's to Blame When the Wrong Medication is Prescribed and Harm Results to the Patient?
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Speed or delay can cause pharmaceutical negligence. The development of prescription drugs is sometimes rushed and adequate testing gives way to pressures to get the latest "wonder drug" into the marketplace. And sometimes a pharmaceutical company or the FDA may be slow in recalling a faulty drug and harm results.
The majority of pharmacy law Michigan cases of harm resulting from medication, however, occur because of pharmacy negligence. A pharmacist owes a duty to customers to ensure that the proper medication is dispensed pursuant to the doctor's prescription or order. The pharmacist must make sure he understands what has been written. If the pharmacist does not understand the written prescription, he must consult with the physician to verify what has been written.
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If you believe you are a victim of pharmacy malpractice, let our Michigan pharmaceutical lawyer or Michigan pharmaceutical attorney fight for your rights. There is no obligation if we evaluate your pharmacy law Michigan case and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
More About Pharmaceutical Error Cases
Large pharmacy companies have access to a complete record of what medications have been dispensed to a particular individual. That places the pharmacist in a position to recognize if a physician makes a mistake in prescribing a type of medication or dosage or in prescribing a medication that might contradict a prescription written by another doctor. The pharmacist, not the physician, is in the best position to know if a contradiction exists.
If a prescription is significantly different from what is shown on the pharmacy's computerized records, than the pharmacist should contact the doctor and discuss the discrepancy. If fact, many of the larger pharmacies advertise on television about their advanced technological ability to track a customer's prescription history. Anyone who advertises this way places upon themselves a higher burden to communicate with physicians and patients.
One doctor has no way of knowing what another doctor has prescribed for any particular patient. Senior citizens may not remember all the medications they are taking or may mispronounce the name of a prescribed medication. And so physicians are not good sources to prevent contradiction of medication. The pharmacist remains the first defense and can be held accountable if serious harm results from contradiction - one medication reacting negatively to another.
In order for pharmacy negligence to occur there must be actual damage to an individual. A mistake by a pharmacist does not automatically create a cause for action. The patient must have suffered injury or real damage or there is not a basis for a lawsuit. Likewise, Michigan law provides that any drug approved by the FDA is assumed to be a safe drug. So if the FDA wrongfully allows a drug to be sold, and that drug injures someone, there is no cause for action in Michigan.
Individuals do have an obligation to be informed about the medication they take. If they come home with a prescription and discover the pill is a different color or shape, or that the dosage has changed, they should call their pharmacist to discuss the difference. Sometimes generic drugs are a different shape or color than a brand name so individuals should call their pharmacist when concerns arise.
Let Us Help You
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death.
Speak to Our Prescription Error Lawyer in Michigan or Prescription Error Attorney in Michigan to Learn More.
Speed or delay can cause pharmaceutical negligence. The development of prescription drugs is sometimes rushed and adequate testing gives way to pressures to get the latest "wonder drug" into the marketplace. And sometimes a pharmaceutical company or the FDA may be slow in recalling a faulty drug and harm results.
The majority of pharmacy law Michigan cases of harm resulting from medication, however, occur because of pharmacy negligence. A pharmacist owes a duty to customers to ensure that the proper medication is dispensed pursuant to the doctor's prescription or order. The pharmacist must make sure he understands what has been written. If the pharmacist does not understand the written prescription, he must consult with the physician to verify what has been written.
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Free Consultation with Our Prescription Error Lawyer in Michigan or Prescription Error Attorney in Michigan
If you believe you are a victim of pharmacy malpractice, let our Michigan pharmaceutical lawyer or Michigan pharmaceutical attorney fight for your rights. There is no obligation if we evaluate your pharmacy law Michigan case and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
More About Pharmaceutical Error Cases
Large pharmacy companies have access to a complete record of what medications have been dispensed to a particular individual. That places the pharmacist in a position to recognize if a physician makes a mistake in prescribing a type of medication or dosage or in prescribing a medication that might contradict a prescription written by another doctor. The pharmacist, not the physician, is in the best position to know if a contradiction exists.
If a prescription is significantly different from what is shown on the pharmacy's computerized records, than the pharmacist should contact the doctor and discuss the discrepancy. If fact, many of the larger pharmacies advertise on television about their advanced technological ability to track a customer's prescription history. Anyone who advertises this way places upon themselves a higher burden to communicate with physicians and patients.
One doctor has no way of knowing what another doctor has prescribed for any particular patient. Senior citizens may not remember all the medications they are taking or may mispronounce the name of a prescribed medication. And so physicians are not good sources to prevent contradiction of medication. The pharmacist remains the first defense and can be held accountable if serious harm results from contradiction - one medication reacting negatively to another.
In order for pharmacy negligence to occur there must be actual damage to an individual. A mistake by a pharmacist does not automatically create a cause for action. The patient must have suffered injury or real damage or there is not a basis for a lawsuit. Likewise, Michigan law provides that any drug approved by the FDA is assumed to be a safe drug. So if the FDA wrongfully allows a drug to be sold, and that drug injures someone, there is no cause for action in Michigan.
Individuals do have an obligation to be informed about the medication they take. If they come home with a prescription and discover the pill is a different color or shape, or that the dosage has changed, they should call their pharmacist to discuss the difference. Sometimes generic drugs are a different shape or color than a brand name so individuals should call their pharmacist when concerns arise.
Let Us Help You
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death.
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Medical Mistakes Are More Deadly Than Auto Accidents But Victims Often Lose Out on Rights > Back To Top
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
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You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise despite advances made breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000? Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors.
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice HMO Negligence
Medical Mistakes Are More Deadly Than Auto Accidents But Victims Often Lose Out on Rights. If This Situation Sounds All Too Familiar to You-Then You Need to Talk to a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Michigan or a Medical Malpractice Attorney in Michigan.
> Back To Top
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
HMO Law Cases are on the Rise
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise, as well as HMO law cases-despite advances made in breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Get the Justice You Deserve! Speak to Our Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Michigan or Medical Malpractice Attorney in Michigan-Today!
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve through our post surgical infection lawyer in Michigan. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors. Speak to our post surgical infection lawyer in Michigan, today!What Else You Need to Know …
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000. Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
> Back To Top
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
HMO Law Cases are on the Rise
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise, as well as HMO law cases-despite advances made in breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Get the Justice You Deserve! Speak to Our Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Michigan or Medical Malpractice Attorney in Michigan-Today!
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve through our post surgical infection lawyer in Michigan. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors. Speak to our post surgical infection lawyer in Michigan, today!What Else You Need to Know …
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000. Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Hospital Negligence
Medical Mistakes Are More Deadly Than Auto Accidents But Victims Often Lose Out on Rights. If This Situation Sounds All Too Familiar to You-Then You Need to Talk to a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Michigan or a Medical Malpractice Attorney in Michigan.
> Back To Top
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
HMO Law Cases are on the Rise
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise, as well as HMO law cases-despite advances made in breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Get the Justice You Deserve! Speak to Our Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Michigan or Medical Malpractice Attorney in Michigan-Today!
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve through our post surgical infection lawyer in Michigan. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors. Speak to our post surgical infection lawyer in Michigan, today!What Else You Need to Know …
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000. Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
> Back To Top
Medical professionals kill far more people each year because of mistakes than the number killed in automobile crashes. The American Institute of Medicine reports that medical errors kill up to 95,000 people per year. Doctor prescription errors injure more than 1.3 million persons annually.
HMO Law Cases are on the Rise
Wrongful deaths caused by cancer misdiagnosis are on the rise, as well as HMO law cases-despite advances made in breast cancer screening. The average intensive care unit patient experiences almost two errors per day, many serious or fatal. If these same medical negligence levels were applied to airlines, it would equal two bad landings a day! Medical malpractice also can cause disability, disfigurement, paralysis, amputation, brain injury, or birth trauma.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Get the Justice You Deserve! Speak to Our Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Michigan or Medical Malpractice Attorney in Michigan-Today!
If you believe you might be a victim of medical malpractice, Cochran & Foley wants you to seek the justice you deserve through our post surgical infection lawyer in Michigan. If you don't, doctors are given a green light to careless doctors to continue causing unnecessary pain, suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability and death for thousands of people like yourself.
You should not be concerned about your legitimate lawsuit driving up malpractice premiums or driving your doctor out of business. You should think about the findings of Harvard researchers that only one malpractice claim is made for every eight hospital injuries. For every medical error reported, 50 go unreported. And the Physician Insurer Association of America admits that malpractice plaintiffs drop 10 times more claims than they pursue. You do not want to be kind to bad doctors. Speak to our post surgical infection lawyer in Michigan, today!What Else You Need to Know …
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners reports that the number of new medical malpractice claims actually declined by about four percent from 1995 to 2000. Has your doctor told you that medical malpractice insurance rates have risen by less than half the increase in total medical costs since 1987? The Consumer Federation of America points out that insurance companies are raising rates because of poor returns on investments, not because of increased litigation or jury awards.
What Constitutes Malpractice? > Back To Top
Medical mistakes range from prescribing a drug that is harmful, ignoring warnings on medications, performing surgery on the wrong patient or on the wrong limb.
Among the examples of medical malpractice are:
Failure to make timely diagnoses which results in injury or illness
Failure to properly treat
Misdiagnosis
Birth injuries
Improper prescription of drugs
Anesthesia errors
Surgical error
Failure of a nurse to share important information with the physician
Malpractice occurs whenever a medical professional fails to properly treat a patient and that improper treatment results in harm to the patient. Additional harm is required because your physician cannot be held responsible for your original health problem.
The Michigan Patient Bill of Rights > Back To Top
Because of the Michigan Patient Bill of Rights, every Michigan resident should receive certain information in writing, such as: an estimate of the cost of services; what is included in your medical insurance policy; who to call to make a complaint; how emergencies will be covered; what happens if your family doctor is not a participating physician in the plan; or why happens if you need treatment out of state.
If your health insurance requires that your physician be on an approved list of providers than you have the right to request: information about services that need advance approval; information about the physician's qualifications; information about how services are paid for; and, information on prescription coverage.
The Patient's Bill of Rights also prevents a doctor from agreeing not to inform patients of medical rights or choices. And the bill does guarantee coverage for emergency treatment that is needed, although insurance companies and healthcare providers may disagree about what constitutes an emergency.
When disagreements do occur about coverage an appeal may be made. The law spells out the steps that must be followed in appeal process.
Victim Rights in Michigan > Back To Top
In Michigan the victim of medical malpractice has the right to bring legal action against a doctor or hospital. A patient in Michigan also has the right to obtain a copy of personal medical records. A medical malpractice claim must be filed within two years of the occurrence or within six months when the negligent act was discovered. It is important to seek legal help so that claims are filed in a timely manner.
Michigan malpractice law is among the most complex of all personal injury law, especially in regards to the statue of limitations. Sometimes more a longer time to file a claim is granted to persons in military service, mentally disabled persons, or minors.
Proving a medical error was caused by negligence can be very complex, in Michigan and elsewhere. Studies have established that persons represented by an attorney recover far more in damages than a person who represents themselves.
You lawsuit can lead to remedial action, a result that is not being produced by the medical profession or government oversight agencies. Less than one-half of one percent of the nation's doctors face any serious state sanctions each year. In 1999 all state medical boards in the U.S. recorded a total of 2,696 total serious disciplinary actions -- a pittance compared to the volume of injury and death of patients caused by physician negligence.
What Victims Need to Know > Back To Top
What do you need to know about malpractice? Medical malpractice is simply a health care provider not doing what they are supposed to do, or doing what they are not supposed to do. The term indicates ordinary negligence - medical negligence by a health care provider that causes an injury.
Good medical care requires a proper response. The standard of care is constantly improving and what was appropriate, acceptable or commonly done in the past may not be so now. When a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of acceptable medical care and acts negligently, any resulting injuries could be the basis for a medical malpractice claim.
For you to win a monetary award, your attorney must prove these elements: a doctor- patient relationship existed; the provider must breach the duty to meet the standard of care; the breach in the standard of care caused the injury; and, there was a significant injury or damage to the patient.
If you decide to hold negligent hospitals and doctors accountable for mistakes made, you have taken a stop to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death
Collect Damages for Wrongful Death of a Relative. Our Wrongful Death Lawyer in Detroit or Wrongful Death Attorney in Detroit Can Help!
A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another person. An auto, plane or truck accident, medical malpractice, job hazard, or similar event may be the cause of a wrongful death.
The elements necessary for a wrongful death include the death of a human being caused by another's negligence; the survival of family members who are suffering monetary injury because of the death; and the appointment of a personal representative for the dead person's estate.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Free Consultation with a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Detroit or a Wrongful Death Attorney in Detroit
If you believe you are entitled to a wrongful death claim let Cochran, Foley & Associate’s Michigan wrongful death attorney or wrongful death lawyer in Michigan fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation with our Michigan wrongful death attorney or wrongful death lawyer in Michigan or by calling 800-322-5543 and asking for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
More About Wrongful Death Cases-and How Our Accident Lawyer in Michigan Can Help.
Michigan's wrongful death statue provides a family member must bring the cause of action against the person causing the death of the family member. A Personal Representative of the estate must be appointed and that individual has an obligation to retain an accident lawyer in Michigan or an attorney in Michigan, to open an estate, and to initiate a cause of action. The Personal Representative also is responsible for sending to all family members a copy of the complaint filed to family members who may share in a judgment if a settlement is reached.
In the distant past, there was not a legal basis for wrongful death claims. Under "common law" a wrongful death claim does not exist as it was reasoned that the claim died with the victim and surviving family members could not claim damages from the person who caused the death.
To correct this injustice, the Michigan Legislature adopted a wrongful death statue that allows a Personal Representative to seek recovery of damages. A monetary award may be sought for damages such as: medical and funeral expenses; loss of future earnings; loss of pension or medical insurance; loss of inheritance caused by the untimely death; pain and suffering or mental anguish experienced by family members; loss of care, protection, and companionship.
Family members recognized by Michigan law include the deceased's spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters. In none of these relationships are among the survivors, the Personal Representative with a right to action might be the person to whom the estate of the decease will pass.
The wrongful death statue does include specific deadlines for notices to be filed for discovery of evidence and other legal matters. It is important, therefore, for family members considering a wrongful death lawsuit to consult an attorney as soon as possible so that justice is not denied because time limits are not met.
Likewise, family members entitled to a share of a settlement must file their claim to the Personal Representative within designated time limits for forfeit their right to a share.
Let Us Help You
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another person. An auto, plane or truck accident, medical malpractice, job hazard, or similar event may be the cause of a wrongful death.
The elements necessary for a wrongful death include the death of a human being caused by another's negligence; the survival of family members who are suffering monetary injury because of the death; and the appointment of a personal representative for the dead person's estate.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Free Consultation with a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Detroit or a Wrongful Death Attorney in Detroit
If you believe you are entitled to a wrongful death claim let Cochran, Foley & Associate’s Michigan wrongful death attorney or wrongful death lawyer in Michigan fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation with our Michigan wrongful death attorney or wrongful death lawyer in Michigan or by calling 800-322-5543 and asking for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
More About Wrongful Death Cases-and How Our Accident Lawyer in Michigan Can Help.
Michigan's wrongful death statue provides a family member must bring the cause of action against the person causing the death of the family member. A Personal Representative of the estate must be appointed and that individual has an obligation to retain an accident lawyer in Michigan or an attorney in Michigan, to open an estate, and to initiate a cause of action. The Personal Representative also is responsible for sending to all family members a copy of the complaint filed to family members who may share in a judgment if a settlement is reached.
In the distant past, there was not a legal basis for wrongful death claims. Under "common law" a wrongful death claim does not exist as it was reasoned that the claim died with the victim and surviving family members could not claim damages from the person who caused the death.
To correct this injustice, the Michigan Legislature adopted a wrongful death statue that allows a Personal Representative to seek recovery of damages. A monetary award may be sought for damages such as: medical and funeral expenses; loss of future earnings; loss of pension or medical insurance; loss of inheritance caused by the untimely death; pain and suffering or mental anguish experienced by family members; loss of care, protection, and companionship.
Family members recognized by Michigan law include the deceased's spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters. In none of these relationships are among the survivors, the Personal Representative with a right to action might be the person to whom the estate of the decease will pass.
The wrongful death statue does include specific deadlines for notices to be filed for discovery of evidence and other legal matters. It is important, therefore, for family members considering a wrongful death lawsuit to consult an attorney as soon as possible so that justice is not denied because time limits are not met.
Likewise, family members entitled to a share of a settlement must file their claim to the Personal Representative within designated time limits for forfeit their right to a share.
Let Us Help You
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Death Claims
Collect Damages for Wrongful Death of a Relative. Our Wrongful Death Lawyer in Detroit or Wrongful Death Attorney in Detroit Can Help!
A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another person. An auto, plane or truck accident, medical malpractice, job hazard, or similar event may be the cause of a wrongful death.
The elements necessary for a wrongful death include the death of a human being caused by another's negligence; the survival of family members who are suffering monetary injury because of the death; and the appointment of a personal representative for the dead person's estate.
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Free Consultation with a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Detroit or a Wrongful Death Attorney in Detroit
If you believe you are entitled to a wrongful death claim let Cochran, Foley & Associate’s Michigan wrongful death attorney or wrongful death lawyer in Michigan fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation with our Michigan wrongful death attorney or wrongful death lawyer in Michigan or by calling 800-322-5543 and asking for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
More About Wrongful Death Cases-and How Our Accident Lawyer in Michigan Can Help.
Michigan's wrongful death statue provides a family member must bring the cause of action against the person causing the death of the family member. A Personal Representative of the estate must be appointed and that individual has an obligation to retain an accident lawyer in Michigan or an attorney in Michigan, to open an estate, and to initiate a cause of action. The Personal Representative also is responsible for sending to all family members a copy of the complaint filed to family members who may share in a judgment if a settlement is reached.
In the distant past, there was not a legal basis for wrongful death claims. Under "common law" a wrongful death claim does not exist as it was reasoned that the claim died with the victim and surviving family members could not claim damages from the person who caused the death.
To correct this injustice, the Michigan Legislature adopted a wrongful death statue that allows a Personal Representative to seek recovery of damages. A monetary award may be sought for damages such as: medical and funeral expenses; loss of future earnings; loss of pension or medical insurance; loss of inheritance caused by the untimely death; pain and suffering or mental anguish experienced by family members; loss of care, protection, and companionship.
Family members recognized by Michigan law include the deceased's spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters. In none of these relationships are among the survivors, the Personal Representative with a right to action might be the person to whom the estate of the decease will pass.
The wrongful death statue does include specific deadlines for notices to be filed for discovery of evidence and other legal matters. It is important, therefore, for family members considering a wrongful death lawsuit to consult an attorney as soon as possible so that justice is not denied because time limits are not met.
Likewise, family members entitled to a share of a settlement must file their claim to the Personal Representative within designated time limits for forfeit their right to a share.
Let Us Help You
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another person. An auto, plane or truck accident, medical malpractice, job hazard, or similar event may be the cause of a wrongful death.
The elements necessary for a wrongful death include the death of a human being caused by another's negligence; the survival of family members who are suffering monetary injury because of the death; and the appointment of a personal representative for the dead person's estate.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Free Consultation with a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Detroit or a Wrongful Death Attorney in Detroit
If you believe you are entitled to a wrongful death claim let Cochran, Foley & Associate’s Michigan wrongful death attorney or wrongful death lawyer in Michigan fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation with our Michigan wrongful death attorney or wrongful death lawyer in Michigan or by calling 800-322-5543 and asking for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
More About Wrongful Death Cases-and How Our Accident Lawyer in Michigan Can Help.
Michigan's wrongful death statue provides a family member must bring the cause of action against the person causing the death of the family member. A Personal Representative of the estate must be appointed and that individual has an obligation to retain an accident lawyer in Michigan or an attorney in Michigan, to open an estate, and to initiate a cause of action. The Personal Representative also is responsible for sending to all family members a copy of the complaint filed to family members who may share in a judgment if a settlement is reached.
In the distant past, there was not a legal basis for wrongful death claims. Under "common law" a wrongful death claim does not exist as it was reasoned that the claim died with the victim and surviving family members could not claim damages from the person who caused the death.
To correct this injustice, the Michigan Legislature adopted a wrongful death statue that allows a Personal Representative to seek recovery of damages. A monetary award may be sought for damages such as: medical and funeral expenses; loss of future earnings; loss of pension or medical insurance; loss of inheritance caused by the untimely death; pain and suffering or mental anguish experienced by family members; loss of care, protection, and companionship.
Family members recognized by Michigan law include the deceased's spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters. In none of these relationships are among the survivors, the Personal Representative with a right to action might be the person to whom the estate of the decease will pass.
The wrongful death statue does include specific deadlines for notices to be filed for discovery of evidence and other legal matters. It is important, therefore, for family members considering a wrongful death lawsuit to consult an attorney as soon as possible so that justice is not denied because time limits are not met.
Likewise, family members entitled to a share of a settlement must file their claim to the Personal Representative within designated time limits for forfeit their right to a share.
Let Us Help You
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
Medical Malpractice Cancer Misdiagnosis
The Leading Cause of Medical Malpractice Robs the Victim of Chance at Survival. Talk to Our Michigan Mesothelioma Attorney or Cancer Misdiagnosis Attorney in Michigan to Learn More.
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The number one cause of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis of cancer. And misdiagnosis can be tragic because early detection of cancer often is the difference between life and death. Victims of breast cancer, for instance, have a 95 percent survival rate when the disease is detected in its earliest stage. When breast cancer reaches Stage 4 undetected, the chances of survival is only seven percent.
Early detection and treatment also is a key to surviving cancer of the colon, kidney, prostate, cervix, lung, skin, testicles, and ovaries.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Free Consultation with a Michigan Mesothelioma Attorney or a Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer
Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, has helped many individuals who were unable to benefit from early detection and treatment because of misdiagnosis of cancer. Lynn Foley, the firm's cancer misdiagnosis attorney in Michigan is also a registered nurse with experience in the medical field. You must be sure, however, to contact Lynn as soon as possible so a timely and accurate discovery of facts is accomplished.
"Lynn Foley has a special interest in misdiagnosis of cancer and women's health issues," says senior partner Terry Cochran. "Lynn's nursing background offers real advantages because she understands the law, understands medicine, and understands how the law has affected the medical profession. When a doctor or nurse fails a patient, she can key in on the issues quickly for the benefit of her client."
Call Our Cancer Misdiagnosis Attorney in Michigan-Today!
After your initial phone call, Lynn with work with another Michigan Mesothelioma Attorney, a Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer as well as staff members to review all of your baby's medical records associated with the timing of your cancer diagnosis, and may also have them reviewed by a third-party physician.
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Some common mistakes physicians can and do make while screening for cancer include:
Failure to order the proper test
Misinterpreting test results
Failure to order further testing by a specialist
Failure to understand a patients complaints
Failure to record a family history of a specific type of cancer
Failure to run routine tests
Failure to test a person who is at risk because of ethnic background or age
Failure to follow up properly when signs of cancer are seen
Failure to notice a mass during an examination
Mistaking a malignant mass as being benign
It is not always the physician's fault when cancer is not diagnosed. Sometimes individuals fail to get regular check-ups, do not report symptoms to their doctors, do not share family history, or are not honest and open when communicating with a physician.
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Insurance companies almost always will do what they can to avoid paying damages to a victim of cancer misdiagnosis. Cochran, Foley & Associates will work hard to represent you in litigation or in proceedings with insurance carriers or physicians. Our attorneys will counsel you about the status of your claim, and will do all we can to provide for your family's emotional well being while the claim is pursued.
Lynn Foley and other staff attorneys will collect all the documents and supporting evidence needed to make a determination and then file a claim on your behalf as warranted. Studies have shown that persons represented by legal counsel receive a greater monetary award than those who try to represent themselves do.
If you decide to hold a physician accountable for misdiagnosis of your cancer, you have taken a step to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
Statutes of limitation limit the length of time you have to file a lawsuit. If you fail to file a lawsuit within that time period you may forever be denied the justice due you. If you have been injured and believe that you have a case, it is critical that you seek legal help quickly.
If you believe you are a victim of cancer misdiagnosis, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
> Back To Top
The number one cause of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis of cancer. And misdiagnosis can be tragic because early detection of cancer often is the difference between life and death. Victims of breast cancer, for instance, have a 95 percent survival rate when the disease is detected in its earliest stage. When breast cancer reaches Stage 4 undetected, the chances of survival is only seven percent.
Early detection and treatment also is a key to surviving cancer of the colon, kidney, prostate, cervix, lung, skin, testicles, and ovaries.
Cochran, Foley Wins a $15.8 Million Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case Click Here to Read More.....
Free Consultation with a Michigan Mesothelioma Attorney or a Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer
Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, has helped many individuals who were unable to benefit from early detection and treatment because of misdiagnosis of cancer. Lynn Foley, the firm's cancer misdiagnosis attorney in Michigan is also a registered nurse with experience in the medical field. You must be sure, however, to contact Lynn as soon as possible so a timely and accurate discovery of facts is accomplished.
"Lynn Foley has a special interest in misdiagnosis of cancer and women's health issues," says senior partner Terry Cochran. "Lynn's nursing background offers real advantages because she understands the law, understands medicine, and understands how the law has affected the medical profession. When a doctor or nurse fails a patient, she can key in on the issues quickly for the benefit of her client."
Call Our Cancer Misdiagnosis Attorney in Michigan-Today!
After your initial phone call, Lynn with work with another Michigan Mesothelioma Attorney, a Michigan Mesothelioma Lawyer as well as staff members to review all of your baby's medical records associated with the timing of your cancer diagnosis, and may also have them reviewed by a third-party physician.
Common Physician Mistakes > Back To Top
Some common mistakes physicians can and do make while screening for cancer include:
Failure to order the proper test
Misinterpreting test results
Failure to order further testing by a specialist
Failure to understand a patients complaints
Failure to record a family history of a specific type of cancer
Failure to run routine tests
Failure to test a person who is at risk because of ethnic background or age
Failure to follow up properly when signs of cancer are seen
Failure to notice a mass during an examination
Mistaking a malignant mass as being benign
It is not always the physician's fault when cancer is not diagnosed. Sometimes individuals fail to get regular check-ups, do not report symptoms to their doctors, do not share family history, or are not honest and open when communicating with a physician.
Why You Might Need a Lawyer > Back To Top
Insurance companies almost always will do what they can to avoid paying damages to a victim of cancer misdiagnosis. Cochran, Foley & Associates will work hard to represent you in litigation or in proceedings with insurance carriers or physicians. Our attorneys will counsel you about the status of your claim, and will do all we can to provide for your family's emotional well being while the claim is pursued.
Lynn Foley and other staff attorneys will collect all the documents and supporting evidence needed to make a determination and then file a claim on your behalf as warranted. Studies have shown that persons represented by legal counsel receive a greater monetary award than those who try to represent themselves do.
If you decide to hold a physician accountable for misdiagnosis of your cancer, you have taken a step to help curb medical malpractice. You certainly have the right to file a lawsuit against any hospital, doctor or other healthcare professional whenever it is believed malpractice may have occurred.
Statutes of limitation limit the length of time you have to file a lawsuit. If you fail to file a lawsuit within that time period you may forever be denied the justice due you. If you have been injured and believe that you have a case, it is critical that you seek legal help quickly.
If you believe you are a victim of cancer misdiagnosis, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. There is no obligation for case evaluation and no fee is charged unless a recovery is made. Click here for a free consultation or call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley.
The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.
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