Medical Malpractice
$951 Million Award: Claggett & Sykes Secure Justice for Family in Devastating Utah Birth Injury Case
Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers recently secured a landmark $951M award in a birth injury case involving Steward Health Care in Utah. Our attorneys, alongside Barbara Gallagher of Kidwell & Gallagher, led the case. The result is one of the largest medical malpractice awards in Utah history. A family’s worst nightmare Anyssa Zancanella’s pregnancy was…
Read MoreAmy Geiler Won Her Medical Malpractice Case. She Still Won’t See True Justice.
Amy suffers from a neurological condition called Osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS). ODS causes the brain to be unable to communicate with the body due to damage to the brain stem. It has left Amy in a locked-in state. Amy has no voluntary muscle movement below her neck, leaving her unable to move her body, talk,…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in Medical Malpractice Cases in Nevada?
Medical malpractice is one of the most complicated types of civil claims. It involves unique laws, statutes and legal requirements for winning a case, such as testimony from an expert medical witness. Most injured patients need legal representatives to help them file and pursue medical malpractice claims. One of the many tasks an attorney can…
Read MoreWhat Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Nevada?
Medical malpractice is a type of civil claim you may have if a health care provider, such as a doctor or hospital, failed to fulfill the medical standards of care while providing treatment, resulting in an injury or illness. Medical malpractice is a complicated area of personal injury law, with many statutes specifically related to…
Read MoreHow to Find the Best Lawyer for You Without the Stress
Let’s be honest, no one wants to hire a lawyer. If you need a lawyer, you’re probably going through a tough time and trying to find the right lawyer just adds to the stress. There are a lot of lawyers out there to choose from. Not every attorney is right for every client, and not…
Read MoreNevada’s Informed Consent Laws
Informed consent is a term you may hear as a patient in Las Vegas, Nevada. It refers to your right to get all the facts and information about a medical procedure before agreeing to the treatment. Not only must you sign a written form to give your consent, but you must also feel satisfied that…
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