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You are what you eat
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 08/12/2013
» Like most common law trained lawyers, I learned that the concept of ''negligence'' was founded in 1928 when a Mrs Donoghue of Scotland found a dead snail in a bottle of ginger beer manufactured by a Mr Stevenson.
Insurance and icewine don't mix
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 13/10/2013
» Over the previous weeks, we have addressed a number of laws regarding the consumption of alcohol and the use of your motor vehicle. We have also covered many of the penalties that can be imposed upon a drink-driver.
Medical malpractice in Thailand: Part 2
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 21/07/2013
» Last week, we introduced you to the legal definition of medical malpractice, which is professional negligence by an act or omission of a healthcare provider where the treatment falls below the accepted standard of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death of the patient. We outlined both the civil and criminal laws that govern medical malpractice lawsuits, and the possible compensation one could receive depending on the injury suffered. Today, we would like to delve further into what happens when medical malpractice occurs, as well as legislation currently before parliament that offers additional protections to victims of medical malpractice.