Personal Injury

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant, dentist, pharmacist, obstetrician, chiropractor, optometrist, hospital and/or clinic) deviated from the standard of care causing harm or injury to the patient.  To pursue a medical malpractice claim, the patient must prove that the healthcare provider owed the patient a legal duty, that duty...
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What’s the difference between a bad outcome and medical negligence?

Every medical procedure has risks.  In fact, a medical procedure can have a bad outcome even when it is performed correctly. When a medical procedure turns out poorly, the issue is whether it was a known and accepted risk of the procedure or were the doctor or nurse negligent. Medical malpractice is the third...
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July 20, 2021 in

What is a Personal Injury Claim?

What is a personal injury claim? If you have been hurt due to another person’s negligence or unsafe product, you have suffered a personal injury and can bring a lawsuit to recover damages that you have suffered. Salango Law has a record of accomplishments in personal injury cases that involve: Motor vehicle accidents Medical...
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West Virginia Injury Law

What is a personal injury or negligence claim?  Personal injury or negligence is a legal term for a physical and/or emotional injury.  Many times it is referred to physical pain and mental suffering. This may be caused by medical malpractice, nursing home abuse or neglect, automobile accidents, trucking accidents, or school abuse.   What types of damages are available in a personal...
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