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Maryland Appeals Court Reverses Jury Verdict In Medical Malpractice Case
The medical malpractice case of Reginald J. Davis v. Mark Armacost was appealed and resulted in the court reversing the prior jury verdict which was in favor of the plaintiff. Dr. Reginald Davis, a neurosurgeon , had…
Doctors Lobby In Washington D.C. In Favor Of New Congressional Measure Involving Provider Liability
Hundreds of orthopedic surgeons recently traveled to Washington D.C. to lobby on behalf of some pending legislation. The Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act (H.R. 1876) is a measure that allows healthcare providers…
Rural Areas In Pennsylvania Among Those Using Nurse Practitioners (NPs) To Fill The Void In Primary Care Providers
Washington, Pennsylvania, is a small rural community with many residents struggling financially. The town lacks local medical providers; therefore, many travel roughly 30 miles towards Pittsburgh for care. Joyce…
Risks With Surgical Procedures
While there are risks associated with any surgical procedure, there are some forms of surgical mistakes that are inexcusable. Unfortunately, some mistakes can have a lifelong impact on a patient. If you are a resident…
Medical Liability Concerns In Practicing Medicine
There is no question that medical liability is burdensome for medical professionals, organizations of all sizes and the malpractice insurance industry. Recent findings in a Psychiatry Advisor study of over 40,000…
The Difficulties And Benefits Of Medical Experts
Claims of medical malpractice can be complex and difficult to prove. As the patient, you may have little to no idea of what actually went wrong during the procedure. This is why the testimony of medical experts can be…
Small Number Of Physicians Bear Responsibility For The Majority Of Medical Malpractice Cases
A recent report indicates that a relatively small number of physicians seem to bear responsibility for a large percentage of medical malpractice claims. The data showed that roughly 2% of doctors were defendants in…
Medical Errors Can Lead To Positive Changes
After a medical mistake, patients who were injured by negligent doctors may be frustrated to learn that nothing has changed after reporting the error. The same doctors may still be practicing and possibly putting…
Hawaiian Dentist Charged In Death Of Young Patient
Just the other day, we wrote about 14-month-old Daisy Torres who died under anesthesia when her dentist was doing dental work on the child's baby teeth. Unfortunately, the death of a patient while under anesthesia is…
Nurse Improperly Reused Syringe 67 Times While Administering Flu Shots
In October 2015 , employees at Otsuka Pharmaceutical in West Windsor, New Jersey received startling news. The previous month, Otsuka hired TotalWellness, a company specializing in corporate wellness programs, to…
What Is Medical Malpractice Stress Syndrome?
By the age of 65, over 75% of physicians in lower-risk specialties and 99% in higher-risk areas of medicine will have been sued. With most doctors likely to encounter a medical malpractice suit, it would seem to be an…
Settlement Reached In Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Against Prominent Psychiatrist
Dr. Keith Ablow was once a prominent psychiatrist; he wrote several books, made numerous television appearances, and served as an assistant clinical professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. However, earlier…
Million Dollar Verdict For Failure To Diagnose Cancer
The estate of a New Jersey woman who died after her cancer went undiagnosed has been awarded over one million dollars via a settlement agreement . According to the lawsuit, physicians who treated the woman made multiple…
Expert Witness Doesn't Deliver In Medical Malpractice Appeal
Health care providers came out on the winning end of medical malpractice appeal that recently took place in New York. The plaintiffs, the parents of an infant, filed a medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of their…
Jury To Decide Medical Malpractice Case Involving Cataract Surgery At Naval Hospital
Steven Levin underwent cataract surgery at the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam and filed a claim for damages citing medical negligence and battery against the federal government. A federal judge recently ordered that a jury…
FDA May Raise Standards For Medical Devices
A recent report from the Chicago Tribune reveals a chilling issue that is seldom discussed. Medical devices have the potential to become breeding grounds for "superbugs," or infectious bacteria that becomes resistant to…
PA Court Finds Defense Counsel’s Actions Improper In Medical Malpractice Case
Plaintiff Carole Wilson underwent heart surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. The surgery was performed by Dr. Francis Marchlinski and the procedure itself went fine; however, days later she developed a…
Effects Of Anesthesia May Linger For Years
When undergoing surgery or an invasive procedure, the patient is generally treated with anesthesia. Anesthesia can include local injection to numb the area or general anesthesia to put the patient “under.” Even though…
Arizona Governor Calls For Congress To Implement National Limits On Medical Malpractice Damages
According to Capitol Media Services, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is calling for Congress to adopt national legislation to limit or cap noneconomic awards for damages in medical malpractice cases. The state currently…
Multiple Botched Plastic Surgery Claims
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons , the top 5 most common cosmetic surgical procedures in 2019 were:
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