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The number of $10 million-plus medical malpractice jury awards is growing. Learn how some states are starting to combat it.
Healthcare Sees a Hike in Medical Malpractice Jury Awards
We can’t ignore the essential role of the medical malpractice environment in driving the shortage.
(WAVY) — The holidays are here, and no matter what you celebrate, families will spend more time together. With kids out of school and many parents off work, the most wonderful time of the year can be the most terrifying for some. As many people look forward to time off ahead of the new year, […]
Assistant Professor Dr. Kaylen Moore speaks about her career as a forensic nurse investigator and its influence on her research.
Minnesota’s $19.8M Mayo verdict and recent appellate reversals highlight rare medical malpractice victories amid a year dominated by claimant defeats.
Here are five states where new malpractice legislation has been proposed since Jan. 1, 2025: 1. Florida: State lawmakers have renewed efforts to repeal a 1990 law that restricts families from seeking economic damages in certain medical malpractice cases. The current law states that if a physician’s error results in the death of someone who […]
Why is medical malpractice insurance becoming so expensive? Uncover the factors behind rising costs and learn how to safeguard your medical practice.
What is “eggshell skull?” Dr. MedLaw returns to explain the legal standard and how it impacts physician liability and damages in malpractice cases.
The hospital's Forensic Nursing Services team recently acquired a CortexFlo camera, which uses blue lighting to help identify injuries that may not be obvious to the naked eye.
When doctors are accused of mishandling the heart health of a young athlete, it occasionally ends up being settled in a courtroom.
Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D., an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, discusses how the American Law Institute's new medical malpractice standard redefines competent care in everyday practice.
Current risk management in medical malpractice fails to effectively reduce frivolous litigation or protect practitioners, and a new tool that distinguishes between medical errors and random complications could transform liability defense and restore practitioner advocacy.
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The intersection of medicine and law is fraught with complexity, particularly when a patient suffers harm. While the healthcare system strives for excellence, medical errors remain a significant concern; they are cited as the third leading cause of death in the U.S. A recent study further quantified the issue, estimating that nearly 800,000 Americans die […]
The best part of being a nurse for Jen Cantrell is returning her patients control over their own bodies.
Malpractice insurance costs are rising as claim severity increases. Consider these strategies to save money and navigate today's challenging insurance landscape effectively.
In a new study, Yale researchers discovered that the use of a clinical decision support tool improved the care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department.
There is no evidence that would elevate Defendant’s treatment plan to gross negligence. We affirmed the judgment of the district court. After suffering severe complications from contracting influenza H1N1, Plaintiff filed a lawsuit against two dozen medical providers and other individuals working at the North Carolina prison where he was incarcerated at the time he
Invoking the 5th in malpractice trials may protect against criminal charges but can backfire in civil cases, allowing adverse inferences that harm physicians’ defenses.
The value of the top medical malpractice payouts has more than doubled in the past five years.
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Many practitioners found themselves inundated with trial dates in recent years as the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas worked through cases that stalled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The backlogs, as well as an increase in filing rates spurred by a change in venue rules, prompted the court to employ an aggressively paced case management system that remains in place today.
Nearly one-quarter of neurologists have been sued during their careers – some more than once. Learn how to prevent a case challenge.
Florida’s medical malpractice wrongful death laws have remained largely unchanged for over three decades. These laws limit who can seek compensation for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, in
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