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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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire
Amount in Millions 625
Per Person Served 4,671
Per Enrollee2 4,185
Urban program payments Amount in Millions 415
Urban program Per Enrollee2 5,005
Urban program Per Person Served 4,455
Rural Program Amount in Millions 210
Rural Program Person Served 4,128
Rural Program Per Enrollee2 3,737

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 New Hampshire hospitals and is a leading cause of wrongful death. Over 225,000 people die from medical malpractice related injuries in a single year.

 
New Hampshire Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
New Hampshire man awarded $1.7 million in car accident settlement (3/18/2005)
A Hillsborough County Superior Court jury awarded a Brookline man $1.7 million in damages Tuesday for injuries he suffered in a motor vehicle crash five years ago. Lindsay VanSchoick, 56, sustained debilitating back, neck and elbow injuries in Februa
 

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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.

 


 
New Hampshire 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
 
 
New Hampshire External Sites    
 
 

Gov John Lynch web site
Welcome to the website of New Hampshire Governor John Lynch. ... Lynch on Today's Insurance Department Hearing on the Medical Malpractice Insuran
The State of New Hampshire Insurance Department
NH Medical Malpractice JUA**. 10 Weybosset Street, Suite 502 ... The State of New Hampshire. Insurance Department. 21 South Fruit Street. Suite 14 ..

 


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News about Medical Malpractice cases in New Hampshire and nationwide:

Consumers Unlikely To Engage In Protective Behaviors To Prevent Medical Errors
About 42 percent of the U.S. public says either they or a family member has experienced a medical error. Although the public has been provided with...
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Sen. Patrick Leahy On Medical Malpractice Legislation
I find it unfortunate that we do not hear any discussion by proponents of this legislation about what is best for patients injured or killed by med...
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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

    Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

    Definition:
    A cleft is a separation in a body structure. Clefts that occur in the oral-facial region often involve the lip, the roof of the mouth (hard palate) or the soft tissue in the back of the mouth (soft palate).

    Discovery

    Definition:
    The pre-trial process, such as a deposition, by which one party discovers the evidence that will be relied upon at trial by the opposing party.

    Arbitration panels

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

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    Topics Related to Medical Malpractice:

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

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    New Hampshire 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:

    • Bedford
    • Concord
    • Derry
    • Dover
    • Durham
    • Exeter
    • Hampton
    • Hudson
    • Keene
    • Laconia
    • Londonderry
    • Manchester
    • Merrimack
    • Nashua
    • Portsmouth
    • Rochester
    • Salem
     


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