How Long Do I Have To File a Wrongful Death Claim Based on Medical Malpractice?

Under Maine’s Wrongful Death Act, the family of a deceased victim has two years from the date of a victim’s death to bring a wrongful...

Medical Malpractice

By Gideon Asen

26 Oct 2021

Maine Law Firm Helping Clients Fight Against the “Smoking” Defense

Smoking is bad for health and causes (or exacerbates) many illnesses. If you smoke and decide to pursue a medical malpractice case, the defense will...

Medical Malpractice

By Gideon Asen

17 Aug 2021

What Is The “Continuing Medical Treatment” Exception to the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice?

A man in his mid-forties calls your office today. “I was just diagnosed with cancer,” he says. “Unfortunately, it has spread all over my body...

Medical Malpractice

By Gideon Asen

20 Jul 2021

The Seven Most Common Mistakes in Handling Medical Malpractice Cases

Like most things in life, experience breeds wisdom. If you handle medical malpractice cases, as we do, over time you will learn some of the...

Medical Malpractice

By Gideon Asen

21 May 2021

Medical Malpractice: Cases Involving the “Loss of a Chance”

A man comes to you with the following case: a year ago, he presented to the emergency department with coughing and shortness of breath. To...

Medical Malpractice

By Gideon Asen

25 Nov 2020

Can I Sue a Doctor That Failed to Diagnose My Heart Attack?

Every year, over 600,000 people die of heart disease in the US. Medical professionals are required by their training to recognize the signs and symptoms...