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Did You Know?    
 
 
Many people don’t know what expenses are typically included in a settlement
A typical medical malpractice claim will include compensation for pain and suffering, payment of medical expenses for treating the injury caused by the malpractice and reimbursement for any past, present or future financial losses that you have incurred as a result of the malpractice. However, this varies by State.

 


 

Whenever you go to a Tennessee medical professional for consultation or treatment, it is expected that the doctor, nurse, or physician will treat you with the top quality the medical profession demands. Medical Malpractice is a doctor's failure to exercise the degree of care and skill that a physician, surgeon, or any other medical professional would use under routine circumstances.

 
Program Payments for Medicare Beneficiar    
 
 
1The classification of counties into urban or rural groups is based on the list of metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) defined by the Office of Management and Budget. For the purpose of this table, a rural area of residence is defined as an MSA with fewer than 50,000 resident population.2The July 1 enrollment counts used to calculate fee-for-service program payments per enrollee do not include Medicare enrollees in managed care plans.| 3Excludes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, in Tennessee
Amount in Millions 3,814
Per Person Served 5,394
Per Enrollee2 4,950
Urban program payments Amount in Millions 2,374
Urban program Per Enrollee2 5,527
Urban program Per Person Served 5,041
Rural Program Amount in Millions 1,440
Rural Program Person Served 5,190
Rural Program Per Enrollee2 4,806

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Information Services: Data from the Medicare Decision Support Access Facility; data development by the Office of Research, Development, and Information.
 

Medical Malpractice is a serious issue in Tennessee hospitals and is a leading cause of wrongful death. Over 225,000 people die from medical malpractice related injuries in a single year.

 
Tennessee Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
$25,000 awarded by jury to Tennessee woman involved in car/truck accident (4/12/1999)
Car accident - Passenger in vehicle sued driver of the vehicle and the truck which was involved in an accident. Plaintiff Becky Sanders sued defendents George Gray and John Curtis for injuries she received in a May 1992 car accident. Sanders' complai
 

There are many different ways you or someone you know can be seriously injured as a result of medical malpractice. The following are several of the ways an individual can die due to medical malpractice:

  • Surgical Malpractice
  • Medication Errors
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Birth Injury
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Diagnosis Error
  • Negligence
  • Wrong Site Surgery
  • Gastric Bypass Errors
  • Dental Malpractice
  • Breast Implant Malpractice
  • Emergency Room Errors
  • Elder Abuse / Nursing Home Neglect

There are many other ways to experience debilitating personal injuries due to medical malpractice and the negligence of doctors, nurses, or other medical professionals. You can contact us if you have any questions pertaining to wrongful deaths, personal injuries, or medical malpractice.

One of the most frequent causes of wrongful death in Tennessee is medical malpractice. Thousands die each year and this kind of wrongful death is not filed or goes unnoticed. Contact us if you think a relative or someone you know in Tennessee has died as a result of medical malpractice.

Please contact us if anyone you know has suffered from debilitating injuries due to medical malpractice in Tennessee.

 


 
Tennessee Audio & Video    
 
  Debate over Malpractice Reform
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 5:54, 2/1/2005

One of President Bush's top domestic priorities this year is health care. He frequently speaks about medical malpractice reform and is proposing a cap on non-economic damages. But some critics say those types of damages aren't the problem.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Tennessee External Sites    
 
 

Bill Frist, MD
PATIENTS FIRST: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE Floor statement ... Premiums in Tennessee have gone up 68% over the last four years, and Tennessee is N
Bill Frist, MD
FRIST APPLAUDS BUSH COMMENTS ON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE REFORM ... Bill Frist, MD, 15th - Frist Hires New Memphis Tennessee Field Representative ...

 


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News about Medical Malpractice cases in Tennessee and nationwide:

Ins. Dept. Commends Legislature For Medical Malpractice Insurance Reform Bill
Enhanced reporting requirements will give more complete picture of industry

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Department of Insurance Director ...

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GOP Senators Offer Amendment to Medical Malpractice Reform Package
Tallahassee - Today, Senators Mike Bennett (R-Bradenton) and Nancy Argenziano (R-Crystal River) offered an amendment to Committee Substitute for Se...
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Medical Board Launches New, Consumer-Friendly Web Site Address
  • A physician's address of record
  • The date a physician's license was issued, and the date it will expire if not renewed
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    Today's Terms

    Hearing loss

    Definition:
    Hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects; about 3-4 in 1,000 newborns have significant hearing impairment. Hearing loss that is present at birth is called congenital hearing loss. Hearing loss can be inherited (genetic) or can be caused by illness or injury.

    Arbitration panels

    Definition:
    Many states have formed arbitration panels in order to resolve disputes between doctors and their patients.

    Negligence

    Definition:
    Failure to exercise that degree of care that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances. When that failure causes another person to suffer an injury or financial loss, that person may be entitled to just compensation through our civil justice system.

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    Topics Related to Medical Malpractice:

    • Surgical Malpractice
    • Medication Errors
    • Bacterial Infections
    • Birth Injury
    • Dental Malpractice

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    Tennessee Medical-Malpractice Attorney

     
    If you live in the following cities and need an Medical-Malpractice attorney you should contact our Medical-Malpractice Attorney as soon as possible:

    • Antioch
    • Brentwood
    • Bristol
    • Chattanooga
    • Clarksville
    • Cleveland
    • Clinton
    • Collierville
    • Columbia
    • Cookeville
    • Cordova
    • Dayton
    • Dyersburg
    • Elizabethton
    • Franklin
    • Gallatin
    • Goodlettsville
    • Hendersonville
    • Hermitage
    • Hixson
    • Jackson
    • Johnson City
    • Kingsport
    • Knoxville
    • Lebanon
    • Madison
    • Maryville
    • Mc Minnville
    • Memphis
    • Millington
    • Morristown
    • Mount Juliet
    • Murfreesboro
    • Nashville
    • Oak Ridge
    • Shelbyville
    • Smyrna
    • Soddy Daisy
    • Springfield
    • Tullahoma
     


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