malpractice lawsuit

collocation in English

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malpractice
noun[U]
uk
/ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/us
/ˌmælˈpræk.tɪs/
failure to act correctly or legally when doing your job, often causing injury ...
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lawsuit
noun[C]
uk
/ˈlɔː.suːt/us
/ˈlɑː.suːt/
a problem taken to a law court by an ordinary person or an organization rather than the police in order to obtain a ...
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(Definition ofmalpracticeandlawsuitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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One well-known response chosen by some patients and families is the filing of amalpracticelawsuitagainst the health professionals and institutions.
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This argument is akin to a doctor's error in a medicalmalpracticelawsuit.
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In the past, it was a common fear that disclosure to the patient would incite amalpracticelawsuit.
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Derek falls into a serious depression and refuses to go to work after losing a pregnant patient and being hit by amalpracticelawsuit.
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Given the fear of malpractice lawsuits, some argue that disclosing, apologizing, and making amends for the error are unrealistic.
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Jenkens settled a number of malpractice lawsuits in 1987 for $18 million.
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Later onn, he built his private law practice focusing on cases that involved mesothelioma, battling against tobacco companies, and trying malpractice lawsuits.
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Some have argued that malpractice lawsuits are a major driver of medical costs.
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There have been few, if any, medical malpractice lawsuits filed on the basis of conversion therapy.
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Submitted to the voters in 2005 and rejected. 336, regarding medical malpractice lawsuits and insurance and healthcare provider licensing.
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Another contributing factor for doctor-ordered procedures may be fear of medical malpractice lawsuits.
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Should problems arise, patients might not be covered by adequate personal insurance or might be unable to seek compensation via malpractice lawsuits.
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Not everyone agrees, though, that medical malpractice lawsuits are solely causing these rate increases.
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Paul has faced two malpractice lawsuits between 1993 and 2010; he was cleared in one case while the other was settled for $50,000.
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Gonzalez has lost two malpractice lawsuits.
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