Personal injury
Loss of a chance in medical errors: when are you entitled to compensation?
In medical law, it is not always easy to establish whether a patient’s damage was entirely caused by a medical error. Sometimes it is uncertain
In medical law, it is not always easy to establish whether a patient’s damage was entirely caused by a medical error. Sometimes it is uncertain
Childbirth is a profound event — both physically and emotionally.Doctors and midwives have a duty to act with the utmost care during pregnancy, childbirth and
Patients must be able to trust that what they discuss with their doctor is not simply shared with others.That trust is at the heart of
Any medical treatment may only take place if the patient’s well-informed consent has been obtained. This principle, also called informed consent is one of the
When a doctor or hospital makes a mistake, that alone is not enough to obtain compensation.You must be able to prove that your loss is
When something goes wrong during a medical treatment, many people think they can still file a claim at any time. In reality, even for medical
When you suspect that something has gone wrong with a medical treatment, an expert investigation can help to clarify. This research plays a central role
When you suffer personal injury, the medical aspect plays a major role. To properly assess the severity of the injury, the limitations and the recovery,
After a medical treatment, it may happen that something goes wrong. The patient experiences harm, pain, or a poorer recovery than expected. But does that
As a patient, you have a legal right to access your medical record. This right is set out in the Medical Treatment Contracts Act (WGBO).