Alaska Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Injured In The Course Of Medical Treatment?
  If a medical professional makes an error which results in injury to the patient, the patient may be able to sue the negligent party or parties for monetary damages to compensate him or her for the … more
• How Do I Know If My Injury Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
  In a malpractice action based on the negligence or willful misconduct of a health care provider, the plaintiff has the burden of proving that the defendant lacked the degree of knowledge or skill … more
• Is There A Time Limit In Which I Need To File A Lawsuit For Medical Malpractice?
  Yes, there is and that time limit is referred to as the statute of limitations. In Alaska, medical malpractice actions for personal injury or death must be filed within two years from the date of … more

Legal Articles

• Childbirth Brain Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice
  Childbirth is often a time filled with excitement, anticipation and anxiety. Parents are eager to meet their child but understandably concerned about labor and delivery. One of the concerns is that the baby will be born with a brain injury. Occasionally, a brain injury is an unavoidable, yet tragic, consequence of childbirth. However, many times a childbirth brain injury could … more
• Irreversible Mistakes and Deadly Misjudgments:
  The Top 10 Medical Misdiagnoses
  A prolonged cough.   Chest pain.   Feeling a lump in the breast.   Sometimes intense physical symptoms can appear to be grave indications of a serious ailment or progressing disease, but turn out to be watered-down versions of the “real deal”; i.e. a lump in the breast that is discovered to be benign cyst.   However, more often than not, physical pain or the … more

Legal Guides

• 20 Tips to Prevent Medical Errors
  This Patient Fact Sheet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, addresses … more
• Five Steps to Safer Medical Care
• Guide to Health Care Quality
  This booklet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), discusses … more
• 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children
• Quick Tips When Getting Medical Tests

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