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		<title>How to Find a Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Find a Lawyer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical malpractice law is a highly technical field, and because of this malpractice lawyers specialize in narrow areas of medical negligence. In other words, there are different lawyers for birth trauma cases, for surgical errors, for misdiagnoses of cancer, etc.
Also, keep in mind that medical malpractice cases are expensive and difficult, and lawyers choose their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why You Need a Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[personal injury lawyer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When you or a loved one suffers an injury as a result of someone else&#8217;s negligence, you would assume that the negligible party will offer to compensate you for your injury, or that their insurance company will offer a settlement. Unfortunately, this rarely happens. In reality, many people will not take responsibility for their actions, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Questions to Ask a Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:42:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Find a Lawyer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medical malpractice attorneys]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once you have identified a handful of lawyers who might suit your needs, you should try to set up an initial consultation on the telephone. There, you can ask some preliminary questions before you commit yourself to a formal, in-person interview. To help you choose a lawyer, you should consider the following questions:

Does the lawyer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Written Agreements</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Find a Lawyer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fee agreements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[litigation costs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[written agreements]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A written agreement (also known as retainer agreement, fee agreement, or representation agreement) is a contract which sets out the terms of the lawyer-client relationship.
The format of the agreement isn&#8217;t important; what matters is the content. The agreement must explicitly state the rules for certain issues such as: how the lawyer&#8217;s fees will be paid, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Legal Fees and Costs</title>
		<link>http://www.medicalmalpracticeadvisor.com/fees</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Find a Lawyer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fee agreements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[types of legal costs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[types of legal fees]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Know that, when hiring a lawyer, you will be charged for legal fees as well as legal costs.
Types of Legal Fees
Legal Fees depend on several factors, including: the amount of time spent on your problem; the novelty and difficulty your the case; the results obtained; the costs involved; and the lawyer&#8217;s ability, experience, and reputation. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FAQs About Lawyer-Client Relationships</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following are some of the most common questions people have about their lawyer-client relationship:
Can I meet my lawyer before deciding to hire him or her?
A lawyer will usually meet with you briefly or talk with you by phone so the two of you can get acquainted. This meeting is a chance to talk with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reducing Your Fees and Costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few things you can do during to reduce your overall fees and costs:



Get Organized: During your initial interviews, bring as much information as you can and share it with your lawyer. Plan ahead and write down the questions that you want your lawyer to answer. This will help cut down the amount [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Medical Malpractice?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General Information]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[An Explanation of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional (e.g. doctor, physician, surgeon, etc.) acts in a negligent manner while treating a medical condition. Medical malpractice cases arise when a patient has been injured through improper action/lack of action, of a health care professional or medical facility. In certain circles it is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Types of Medical Malpractice</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Malpractice Case Types]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[doctor patient confidentiality breach]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[failed diagnosis treatment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lack informed consent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[substandard care]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Medical malpractice claims usually arise from one of four types of situations: failed or erroneous diagnosis &#38; treatment, sub-standard treatment, lack of informed consent, and breach of doctor-patient confidentiality.
Failed or Erroneous Diagnosis &#38; Treatment
The most common form of failure of treatment is when the doctor dismisses the presenting symptoms as temporary, minor, or otherwise not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Common Medical Malpractice Cases</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emerald Du</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Malpractice Case Types]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anesthesia errors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[birth injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[failure to diagnose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improper procedure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[surgical errors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wrongful death]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Medical malpractice can occur in any area of medicine in which a patient can be injured as a result of poor treatment. The following are common examples of areas in which medical malpractice can occur.
Anesthesia Errors
The administration of anesthesia requires the use of sensitive techniques. Improper use of the anesthetic agents, oxygen, and other substances [...]]]></description>
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