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Part 5: Damages | Med Mal 101

By Jasmine Richardson

Part 5 of Med Mal 101: Back to Basics focuses on one of the most critical components of a medical malpractice claim: damages. This installment explains the types of compensation a plaintiff may pursue including medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering and the legal requirement to prove those damages were caused by the alleged negligence. It also highlights how certain damages, particularly those that are harder to quantify, are ultimately determined.

Part 4: Causation | Med Mal 101

By Jasmine Richardson

April 1, 2026 In Arkansas, a medical malpractice claim requires more than proof of a breach in the standard of care, plaintiffs must also establish causation. This article explains how courts define “proximate cause,” including the requirement that an injury would not have occurred “but for” the provider’s actions, and why this element is often central to the outcome of a case.

Part 3: The Legal Standard in Arkansas | Med Mal 101

By Eli Brewer

Med Mal 101: Back to Basics is 12-part series produced by Friday, Eldredge & Clark. Written by the attorneys in the Medical Malpractice Group, the content is designed to give physicians and other healthcare providers information they need to know about malpractice litigation. To date, in our “Med Mal 101: Back To Basics” series, we have … Continued

Part 2: Responding to a Complaint | Med Mal 101

By Eli Brewer

Med Mal 101: Back to Basics is 12-part series produced by Friday, Eldredge & Clark. Written by the attorneys in the Medical Malpractice Group, the content is designed to give physicians and other healthcare providers information they need to know about malpractice litigation. In  Part 1 of Med Mal 101, we identified the parties and legal pleadings … Continued

Part 1: How a Lawsuit Gets Started | Med Mal 101

By Eli Brewer

Med Mal 101: Back to Basics is 12-part series produced by Friday, Eldredge & Clark. Written by the attorneys in the Medical Malpractice Group, the content is designed to give physicians and other healthcare providers information they need to know about malpractice litigation. When a patient sues a medical care provider for malpractice, the patient must initiate … Continued