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I. General Information about Medical Malpractice

II. Variations in Medical Malpractice Cases
A. Negligence of Hospitals, Physicians and Others
B. Misuse of Medications and Medical Devices
C. Emergency Situations vs. Informed Consent
D. Contract/Warranty Breaches
E. Certificate of Merit

III. Health Care Provider Roles

IV. Hospital

V. Vicarious Liability

VI. Duties of Pharmaceutical Companies/Manufacturers

VII. Prescription Medications

VIII. Expert Testimony & Res Ipsa Loquitur

IX. Conclusion

X. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is medical malpractice?

Q: If I think I have a medical malpractice claim, what should I do?

Q: What is "informed consent?"

Q: If the results of surgery are unsatisfactory, may the patient have     cause for a malpractice case?

Q: May medical malpractice damages be recovered if the signed     consent forms are considered valid?

Q: How does a jury determine if a doctor's actions were negligent?

Q: What damages can be recovered in a malpractice case?

Q: What is a "Certificate of Merit?"

Q: What are the time limits for bringing medical malpractice lawsuits?

Q: If I was prescribed a drug from an experimental program, but the
    doctor did not tell me it was experimental, do I have a case against
    the doctor?

 Personal Injury
I. General Information about Personal Injury

II. What to do if in case of injury or accident

III. Injuries Due to Motor Vehicles - Description
Avoiding an Accident
Fault
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists
No-Fault Insurance

IV. Injuries Due to Products
Personal Injuries from Dangerous or Defective Products
The Plaintiff's Burden in a Dangerous or Defective Product Personal Injury Case

V. Injuries Due to Slips/Falls
Description
Liability Principles
Personal Injury Cases

VI. Animal Attacks
Personal Injuries
Burden of Proof
Determining Fault

VII. What is a Claim Worth?

VIII. Why Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer-How Do I Choose The Best One For Me?

IX. Other Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the first thing I should do if I am injured?

Q: Do I have a winnable Personal Injury case?

Q: How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

Q: What should I bring when I meet my lawyer?

Q: What award may I receive from my Personal Injury lawsuit?

Q: What is "negligence?"

Q: Is there any other possibility for Personal Injury liability if    negligence can not be proven?

Q: How will the person who caused my injury be punished?

Q: What if death occurs before the Personal Injury lawsuit is
    completed?

 Wrongful Death

I. General Information about Wrongful Death
What to do if there is a possibility of a wrongful death
When questions arise about a death
The Discovery Rule and Time Limitations

II. Wrongful Death Categories
Medical Malpractice
Transportation Accidents
Occupational
Other

III. Compensation
Medical Charges / Funeral Expenses
Loss of Wages
Loss of Support
Loss of Parental Guidance
Loss of Potential Inheritance
Punitive Damages
Multiple Defendants
Jury Adjustments
Other Reductions

IV. Death of the Elderly, Children, or Unborn Children
Elderly
Children
Unborn Children

V. Expert Testimony

VI. Why Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer-How Do I Choose The  Best One For Me?

VII. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What if a death occurs before bringing a personal injury lawsuit?

Q: Are the parents of unborn children able to file suit in a wrongful
    death?

Q: How do they determine if the death may be punishable by criminal
    action? What is the difference between the civil and criminal
    cases that can be filed?

Q: May punitive damages be requested in wrongful death cases?

Q: Do all states have the same laws for wrongful death suits?

Q: What if the person never held a job?

Q: May pain and suffering of a deceased be sued for?

Q: May wrongful death actions be filed in cases of children or the
    elderly?

 Motor Vehicle Accidents
I. General Information about Motor Vehicle Accidents

II. What to do if you are in an accident
Immediately after the accident
When the police get to the accident
Soon after the accident
Later

III. Theories of Liability
Negligence
Recklessness
Third Parties
    1. Drunk Drivers
    2. Product Manufacturers
    3. Automotive Technicians
    4. Government Entities
General Conclusion

IIV. Injuries and Compensation
Damages
Damages for Family Members
Insurance
Amount of Compensation
Injuries and Compensation Conclusion

V. Insurance Claims Tips

VI. Uninsured or Underinsured Drivers
Uninsured Drivers
Underinsured Drivers
Collecting Damages
Uninsured or Underinsured Drivers Conclusion

VII. No-Fault Insurance
A No-Fault Insurance System
Choice No-Fault
A No-Fault Insurance Policy
No-Fault Insurance Conclusion

VIII. Motor Vehicle Accidents - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I be compensated even if the accident was my fault?

Q: Who can I sue for compensation for my injuries?

Q: How much compensation can I get?

Q: Will I have to go to court?

Q: Where will the money to pay for my injuries come from?

Q: When will I get my money?

Q: What do I do if I can't afford a lawyer?

Q: Do I have to go to the doctor?

Q: How soon must I file my claim?

Q: What if the responsible driver or his or her insurance company
     offers me a check?

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