--- title: Bagen's Personal Injury Blog - Steven A. Bagen & Associates | Medical Malpractice description: Medical Malpractice | Steven A Bagen Law blog provides helpful information and tips to those seeking services of a personal injury lawyer. --- ![Stephen A Bagen Logo](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo_bagen_law.png?width=224&name=logo_bagen_law.png) 24/7 Free Consultation[(800) BAGEN LAW](tel:18008002575) "Se Habla Espanol" - [Home](https://bagenlaw.com/) - [About Us](https://bagenlaw.com/about-us/) - [Services](https://bagenlaw.com/practice-areas/) - [Reviews](https://bagenlaw.com/testimonials/) - [Blog](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://bagenlaw.com/contact/) # Bagen Law Blog ## [What is Medical Malpractice?](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/what-is-medical-malpractice) Posted by [Steven A. Bagen](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/author/steven-a-bagen) Jul 13, 2020 2:41:00 PM We go to doctors because we trust they will provide us with the best care possible to improve situations that may threaten our lives or our well-being. Even a simple medical mistake can have far-reaching consequences in how we live and what we do to take care of ourselves. Larger procedures can be frightening, but we undergo them because we believe they will ultimately improve our quality of life. [Read More](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/what-is-medical-malpractice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/what-is-medical-malpractice#comments) Topics: [Medical Malpractice](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/medical-malpractice) ## [Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Florida](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/medical-malpractice-lawsuits-in-florida) Posted by [Steven A. Bagen](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/author/steven-a-bagen) Jan 10, 2014 9:12:00 AM Without a doubt, one of the hardest cases a lawyer will ever tackle is a medical malpractice lawsuit. Whether representing a defendant or a plaintiff, the job of representing a malpractice case is one best left to experienced lawyers. The reason medical malpractice situations are difficult to represent is because there are many laws and guidelines to follow, making some malpractice cases nearly irrelevant in court. To prove a death or injury was sustained as the result of negligence on the behalf of an attending physician, surgeon, pharmacist, or any other medical staff takes years of experience and resources. Due to the massive number of malpractice lawsuits over the years, strict laws have been passed and are heavily enforced. These laws serve to help those in the medical profession have a fair shot of defending their innocence. Unfortunately, these laws mean that many people that have suffered from a legitimate injury or death as a result of medical malpractice are often left uncompensated. [Read More](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/medical-malpractice-lawsuits-in-florida) 1 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/medical-malpractice-lawsuits-in-florida#comments) Topics: [Medical Malpractice](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/medical-malpractice), [Personal Injury Attorney(s)](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/personal-injury-attorneys) ## [Doc Faces Drug Fraud Charges](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/12/06/doc-faces-drug-fraud-charges) Posted by [Steven A. Bagen](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/author/steven-a-bagen) Dec 6, 2011 8:18:00 AM A prominent heart surgeon in Jonesborough, Tennessee, stood in front a judge this week accused of orchestrating a plan to use his surgical team to feed a drug habit. According to prosecutors, Doctor William Walker wrote several prescriptions for a variety of high-powered drugs to his nurses and surgical techs. His team would then get the prescriptions filled and hand the pills back over to the doctor. Walker faces 37 felony charges but will not spend a day in jail even if he is convicted. At most, Walker will spend one to six years on probation. [Read More](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/12/06/doc-faces-drug-fraud-charges) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/12/06/doc-faces-drug-fraud-charges#comments) Topics: [Medical Malpractice](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/medical-malpractice), [Medication Errors](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/topic/medication-errors) ## [Social Media – The Smoking Gun in the Personal Injury Lawsuits](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/2011/06/21/social-media-the-smoking-gun-in-the-personal-injury-lawsuits) Posted by [Steven A. Bagen](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/author/steven-a-bagen) Jun 21, 2011 11:30:00 AM Technology has undoubtedly changed the world we live in. If you want to communicate with your friends as to your day or your plans that night, you more often than not use a social networking site as means of getting the word out. However, your social networking of choice could also be your biggest obstruction when you decide to pursue a personal injury claim. 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Bagen](https://blog.bagenlaw.com/blog/author/steven-a-bagen) Jun 1, 2011 10:00:00 AM When you’ve been seriously injured in an accident, it can be a scary time for you and your family. There are so many questions, not enough answers, and too little time to decide what to do next. One of the first steps to getting your life back is to know when to call in a personal injury attorney to assist you in your case. **You’ve been told by a doctor that you’re seriously injured.** If your injury has ultimately led you to the hospital and a medical professional has deemed your injury serious, then it’s time to call a personal injury lawyer. Just because you may be covered by insurance, does not mean you should trust they have your family’s best interest at heart. If you are losing time from work and you can not get the recovery you deserve, then it is time to bring in a qualified personal injury attorney. An attorney will work with your insurance company and the other parties involved to ensure you have less to worry about as you recover from your traumatic injury. 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