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Title: Medical Malpractice Information


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Medical Malpractice Information
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A lot of medical malpractice cases are filed
per year. Intentionally or unintentionally errors
are occurring during medical treatment. Most of
the affected patient file a case for compensation
and some does not. Some medical error results in
the death of the patient, in this case the family
members of the affected is deemed to get the
compensation. Here we point out some important
information about medical malpractice.
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It is estimated that approximately 40,000
medical errors are taking place on a daily basis
in the United States.
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Approximately 200,000 patients are expected
to die in a year due to medical error. Medical
error is the 3rd foremost reason for loss of life
in the United States.
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Around 2.3 billion dollars is paid annually
for injuries due to medical error.
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Of all the doctors in the United States,
6.6 of doctors are responsible for 49.9 of all
malpractice payments.
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Around 96 of patients who have been
affected by medical malpractice does not report
lawsuits.
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Only 3 out of 231 hospitals were
distinguished for patient safety in New York.
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Approximately 3 of the doctor's aggregate
earnings is squandered for medical malpractice
insurance.
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New Jersey Medical Malpractice Lawyer
firm is an experienced law firm which deals with
medical malpractice cases. If you have been
injured in any way because of medical negligence,
you can get claim for it. But there's a lot more
to a medical malpractice case than a patient
getting hurt. If you want to file a medical
malpractice case knowing all its points, you'll
definitely need a lawyer.
http//njmedicallawyer.com
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