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Wrongful Death Medical Lawsuits - Doctor vs. Hospital Liability

Gain an understanding of doctor liability versus hospital liability and what to do in a wrongful death case.

This topic explores the wrongful death claim beginning with the history and evolution of the legal basis for such claims from its roots in nineteenth century England to the present. The material also considers and discusses theories of liability and defenses raised by litigators in the context of medical malpractice claims. The unique problems faced by physicians, nurses, and the hospitals in which they work are addressed, including the effects of such claims on the licenses of said professionals. Professionals send the message to patients that they have been educated, trained and are competent in their practice.

94 minutes
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Agenda

Wrongful Death Act

  • History
  • Survivors - Who Can Claim?
  • Damages Economic/Noneconomic

Physician Issues

  • Liability
  • Defenses
  • Licensure
  • Reporting Judgments/Settlements

Hospital Issues

  • Liability
  • Defenses
  • Facility Licensure
  • Employee Licensure
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OnDemand Course

Applications have not yet been submitted for Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming CLE for this course. However, if you are interested in obtaining CLE for any of the listed states or have any additional credit questions please email us at [email protected] or call us at 866-352-9540.

This course was last revised on September 29, 2021.

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  • AR CLE 1.5
     
  • This course has been approved for 1.5 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
     
  • CA MCLE 1.5
     
  • Lorman Business Center, LLC. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.5 CLE hours of participatory credit.
     
  • NM CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 hours of credit.
     
  • NY CLE 1.5 including Areas of Professional Practice 1.5
     
  • This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.5 credit hours in the area(s) of Areas of Professional Practice for 1.50 hours. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Business Center, LLC. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
     
  • WA CLE 1.5
     
  • This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 hours of A/V credit under the Law & Legal Procedure category.
     
The CLE Code is ONLY a requirement when applying for CLE Credit in New York. Other states do not need to supply the CLE Code to apply for CLE credit.

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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

Richard M. Sebek, Esq.

Richard M. Sebek, Esq.

Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.

Richard M. Sebek, Esquire

  • Partner in the office of Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
  • Practice emphasizes all aspects of the defense of medical malpractice and long-term care malpractice matters
  • Conducts regular seminars and workshops on aspects of the defense of medical malpractice and premises liability matters
  • J.D. degree, Stetson University College of Law; B.S. degree, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
  • Can be contacted at [email protected] or 813-222-1121
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Product ID: 409269
Published 2021
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