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• Proving a Medical Malpractice Case in Nevada - Part IV

  Steve Klearman | September 06, 2006 9:21 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Medical Malpractice

  Here is the final installment of cases that deal with proving medical malpractice claims in Nevada:In an informed consent case, plaintiff's assertion that he or she would have refused treatment must be reasonable under the circumstances. Smith v. Cotter, 107 Nev. 267, 810 P.2d 1204 (1991).In determining reasonableness, the court may consider testimony of the patient as well as medical evidence...

• Proving a Medical Malpractice Case in Nevada - Part III

  Steve Klearman | September 04, 2006 9:17 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Medical Malpractice

  Here is the third installment of cases that deal with proving a medical malpractice case in Nevada:To prove medical malpractice, plaintiffs must first establish the accepted standard of medical care or practice, and then must show that the doctors' conduct departed from that standard, and legally caused injuries suffered. Fernandez v. Admirand, 843 P.2d 354, 108 Nev. 963 (1992).To prevail in a...