Podiatry Malpractice

Podiatry Malpractice

Structured Settlements

Structured Settlements

Claims Based on Fraud and Deceit

A physician and his patient are in a relationship based on the patient's trust and confidence in the integrity and good faith of the physician. Therefore, in many states a physician is held to a higher standard in his actions towards the patient, and if he or she breaches that standard, the patient may maintain a claim for fraud or deceit. However, claims for fraud or deceit may be subject to the terms of a state's medical malpractice statute.

Negligent Selection and Retention of Physicians

Negligent Selection and Retention of Physicians

Malpractice in Female Sterilization

In order to permanently prevent a woman from becoming pregnant, a physician may perform one of a number of sterilization procedures. Sterilization may be accomplished through the removal of the uterus, both ovaries, both fallopian tubes, or a closure of the fallopian tubes. A tubal closure is currently the most common procedure when the sole purpose of the procedure is to prevent pregnancy.