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Nursing Law Blog

Covers health law and nursing law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://nursinglawblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 17
Terrible Things That Can Happen after Discipline on Your Nursing License or Resignation of a Nursing License after Notice of Investigation

Terrible Things That Can Happen after Discipline on Your Nursing License or Resignation of a Nursing License after Notice of Investigation

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Do you have nursing licenses in several different states? Do you have a license in more than one health profession? Have you been … Continue…
Jun 12
Kudos to Wyoming State Board of Nursing for its Accurate Information on its Website for Nurse

Kudos to Wyoming State Board of Nursing for its Accurate Information on its Website for Nurse

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As a nurse, when you are the subject of a complaint that alleges improper conduct or action that could result in discipline against ……
May 29
Nurses Fight for Lawmakers to Relax Laws Requiring Doctors to Oversee Their Work

Nurses Fight for Lawmakers to Relax Laws Requiring Doctors to Oversee Their Work

By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm and George F. Indest, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law There’s a controversial tug-of-war in the health care industry. According to The…

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Chiropractic Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers chiropractor malpractice, negligence and injuries. By Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC.

http://www.chiropracticinjurylawyer.com/

Jun 18
FDA Investigating Unexplained Zyprexa Death

FDA Investigating Unexplained Zyprexa Death

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")is investigating two deaths that may have resulted from the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa. The FDA states that the patients received injections of Zyprexa and died three to four days later. At…
Jun 16
Nap Nanny Infant Recliners Recalled After Multiple Death

Nap Nanny Infant Recliners Recalled After Multiple Death

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant recliners and covers produced by Baby Matters LLC. This recall is announced as part of the settlement of an administrative case…
Jun 16
Propane Heater Recalled Due to Malfunction

Propane Heater Recalled Due to Malfunction

The CPSC has recalled the Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cooker due to the potential for it to malfunction and create a fire hazard. The product was sold at numerous retail outlets and online sites. The regulator on the heater can malfunction…

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Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers asbestos, cancer, class actions, medical malpractice, personal injury and tort reform. By David Austin.

http://legalnews.typepad.com/legalnews/

Oct 2
Doctor's plea for Malpractice Cap dies in Court

Doctor's plea for Malpractice Cap dies in Court

The Florida Supreme court has allowed lawyers in Florida to have their clients waive the constitutional limits on fees. TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court has handed a final defeat to doctors who fought for years to place stringent…
Oct 2
Doctor's plea for Malpractice Cap dies in Court

Doctor's plea for Malpractice Cap dies in Court

The Florida Supreme court has allowed lawyers in Florida to have their clients waive the constitutional limits on fees. TALLAHASSEE â€” The Florida Supreme Court has handed a final defeat to doctors who fought for years to place…
Sep 29
Damages Cap Unconstitutional

Damages Cap Unconstitutional

In Louisiana the cap on Medical Malpractice damages was set at $500,000 in 1975. Well the Louisiana Supreme Court has recently ruled that that amount ($500,000) in not adequate anymore. It is too low. BATON ROUGE -- Louisiana's $500,000…

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Virginia Injury Attorney Blog

Covers wrongful deaths, medical malpractice, nursing homes and class actions cases, news and legislation. By Avery T. â€œSandyâ€ Waterman, Jr.

http://www.virginiainjuryattorneyblog.com/

Jun 17
Virginia: Vehicle Accident - a Lawyer’s Tire

Virginia: Vehicle Accident - a Lawyer’s Tire

AAJ’s monthly Trial magazine reports Verdicts & Settlements. Id. at 8-12. The lead report in its June 2013 issue is “Jury Finds Company Negligent in Installing 13-Year-Old Tire,” a vehicle crash case. Pre-trial, the…
Jun 11
Virginia: Medical Malpractice - a Lawyer’s Privilege

Virginia: Medical Malpractice - a Lawyer’s Privilege

Trial is the monthly publication of American Association for Justice (“AAJ”). Its June 2013 issue covers “Business TORTS” with the following articles: “WEATHERING THE STORM of Causation Clauses,” id. at…
Jun 8
Virginia: Wrongful Death - a Lawyer’s Defense

Virginia: Wrongful Death - a Lawyer’s Defense

On June 6, 2013, the Virginia Supreme Court issued New Dimension, Inc. v. Tarquini, No. 120760, re the pleading of affirmative defenses. Although New Dimensions involved the federal Equal Pay Act, its holding still may affect state wrongful…

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Washington Injury Attorney Blog

Covers various accident, injury, and medical malpractice topics including nursing home abuse and wrongful death. By Bellevue, Washington Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Law Firm, Farber Law Firm.

http://www.washingtoninjuryattorneyblog.com/

Jun 11
Costco is proactive in face of Hep-A outbreak

Costco is proactive in face of Hep-A outbreak

Issaquah-Costco Corporation has contacted 240,000 customers who purchased Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries from Townsend Farms after 87 people in eight states were sickened with hepatitis A. Costco has been able to contact customers…
Jun 6
US DOT shuts down bus company because of safety concern

US DOT shuts down bus company because of safety concern

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has shut down Lucky-Star, a bus services that provides transportation between New York and Boston town after the DOT found numerous violations of safety rules. According to news reports, Lucky…
Jun 2
Hepatitis cases in 5-states linked to berries sold at Costco

Hepatitis cases in 5-states linked to berries sold at Costco

Washington-based Costco corporation has pulled frozen Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend berries after 30 people in five states have contracted Hepatitis A infections linked to the berries. So far, people in Arizona, California,…

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NY Medical Malpractice Video…

NY Medical Malpractice Video Tutorials

Covers medical malpractice and accident law in New York. By Gerry Oginski.

http://www.medicalmalpracticetutorial.com/

Jun 18
NY Accident Cases; Why Do We Need to Link the Wrongdoing to Your Injury?

NY Accident Cases; Why Do We Need to Link the Wrongdoing to Your Injury?

NY Accident Cases; Why Do We Need to Link the Wrongdoing to Your Injury?NY Medical Malpractice & Accident Injury Trial Lawyer516-487-8207Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.comThere are some people who believe that simply because they got hurt that…
Jun 18
Your Settlement in a NY Medical Malpractice or Accident Case is Not Taxa...

Your Settlement in a NY Medical Malpractice or Accident Case is Not Taxa...

NY Medical Malpractice or Accident Case Settlement is Not Taxable Income, Did You Know That?NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer516-487-8207Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.comThere are many people who mistakenly believe that if…
Jun 16
Jury Selection in NY Medical Malpractice Cases; "Are you a little closer...

Jury Selection in NY Medical Malpractice Cases; "Are you a little closer...

Jury Selection in NY Medical Malpractice & Accident Cases; "Mrs. Jones, are you a little closer to someone who believes that..."NY Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer516-487-8207Email: Gerry@Oginski-Law.comDuring jury…

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Chicago Injury Law Blog

Covers pharmaceutical, medical device and medical malpractice litigation. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.chicagoinjurylawblog.com/

Jun 18
Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner

Baby Matters Recalls Infant Recliner

Product recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent recall initiated by Baby Matters LLC as part of a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall focuses on the Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant…
Jun 18
Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training

Police Dog Bites Raise Questions about K-9 Training

Dog bite lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight recent incidents in Orange County, California that are raising concern about the adequacy of the region's K-9 training programs. Similar incidents in the Northwest involve K-9 unit dogs…
Jun 17
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use

Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims Sue for "Off Label" Use

Dangerous device attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that patients implanted with Medtronic Inc's Infuse Bone Graft device are now suing the company for illegally promoting the device for uses not approved by the FDA. About 300…

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San Francisco Injury Attorney Blog

Covers automobile accidents, medical malpractice and wrongful death. By Callaway & Wolf.

http://www.sanfranciscoinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jun 14
Intern Killed When Lion Escapes Cage, Attacks Her

Intern Killed When Lion Escapes Cage, Attacks Her

A woman died tragically when a lion at the big cat habitat where she volunteered attacked and killed her, Fox News reported. Investigators expressed uncertainty regarding why the animal attacked the woman, and why the woman was inside the…
Jun 8
SF Cyclist Dies in Garbage Truck Collision

SF Cyclist Dies in Garbage Truck Collision

A 21-year old cyclist named Dylan Mitchell was killed in San Francisco in a crash on Thursday, May 23rd around 6:45 a.m. when a Recology garbage truck travelling in the same direction turned right on South Van Ness Avenue and struck him. …
May 24
Mother sues obstetrician, hospital over alleged botched delivery

Mother sues obstetrician, hospital over alleged botched delivery

A woman, whose son was born with severe health problems, has sued the hospital where she delivered the child, and the obstetrician who handled the delivery. The mother contends that a series of missteps by the medical providers caused her…

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Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Levin and Perconti.

http://medicalmalpractice.levinperconti.com/

Jun 17
New Research; Malpractice Lawsuits Critical for Patient Safety

New Research; Malpractice Lawsuits Critical for Patient Safety

Accountability breeds improvement. That basic mantra has long-been shown true in many different kinds of settings. Focusing on quality and care in any job depends on the consequences of providing inadequate services. It does not take much…
Jun 14
High Court Rules on “Loss of Chance” Medical Malpractice Claim

High Court Rules on “Loss of Chance” Medical Malpractice Claim

One of the most contentious legal issues facing courts in medical malpractice cases over the years has to do with “loss chance.” Here’s the situation: To file a lawsuit and recover on a claim, a patient must show that the…
Jun 12
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case

Expert witnesses are absolutely critical in medical malpractice cases. That is because many of these matters revolve around complex distinctions in medical terminology and protocols. The expert witness is able to connect the dots, providing…

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Maryland Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers false medical records, amputation medical malpractice, birth injuries, hospital malpractice and medical malpractice. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White.

http://www.marylandmedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Jun 12
Medical Malpractice and Informed Consent Involving Off-Label Use Of Medical Devices and Drug

Medical Malpractice and Informed Consent Involving Off-Label Use Of Medical Devices and Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates medical devices and prescription drugs to make sure that they are safe and effective for their intended use. Frequently, doctors see clinical uses for medical devices and drugs that lie outside…
Jun 11
Negligence Involving Bed Rail

Negligence Involving Bed Rail

There are many hidden and unknown dangers in the very places we expect to heal; for example, hospital beds. Many of these hospital beds have rails, typically made of metal, that run along the side of the sleeping space. These bed rails…
Jun 3
Medical Malpractice Regarding Misdiagnosis of Stroke

Medical Malpractice Regarding Misdiagnosis of Stroke

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for doctors and hospitals to misdiagnose a stroke in a younger person. Many people think that strokes only happen to older people. In reality, doctors around the world treat otherwise healthy people in…

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Legal Malpractice Decisions

Covers Illinois malpractice and ethics decisions. By Edward X. Clinton, Jr.

http://legalmalpracticeillinois.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
Illinois Supreme Court Amends The Rules To Allow A Limited Scope Appearance

Illinois Supreme Court Amends The Rules To Allow A Limited Scope Appearance

The Illinois Supreme Court has amended three rules, 11, 13 and 137 to allow attorneys to file what is to be known as a limited scope appearance in a case.The Notice of Limited Scope Appearance must explain to the other party what the scope of…
Jun 17
Winstock v. Galasso New Jersey Appellate Division - Guilty Plea No Bar To Legal Malpractice Claim

Winstock v. Galasso New Jersey Appellate Division - Guilty Plea No Bar To Legal Malpractice Claim

This is a recent decision of the New Jersey Appellate Division.The Appellate Division reversed the grant of summary judgment to a lawyer. Winstock claimed that the lawyer gave him negligent advice which led to his conviction for "third degree…
Jun 17
When Does the Client Waive the Attorney-Client Privilege?

When Does the Client Waive the Attorney-Client Privilege?

Sullivan v. ALCATEL-LUCENT USA, INC., Dist. Court, ND Illinois 2013 - Google Scholar: This case deals with a motion to compel, which would ordinarily be routine. Here it is not routine because the case is a legal fee fight between Lucent…

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Ohio Injury Law Firm Blog

Covers birth injury, cerebral palsy and medical malpractice. By the Becker Law Firm.

http://www.ohio-injurylawfirm.com/

Jun 5
Deaths from Medical Malpractice Often Merit Wrongful Death Claim

Deaths from Medical Malpractice Often Merit Wrongful Death Claim

Deaths from medical malpractice are a shocking reality. When a loved one has been injured or suffers from a health problem and seeks medical care, it is hard to imagine that intervention could make the situation worse. Unfortunately, medical…
May 29
Malpractice Can Result from Contaminated Surgical Instrument

Malpractice Can Result from Contaminated Surgical Instrument

Surgery malpractice can happen anywhere: hospitals, dental clinics and plastic surgery centers, among others. Although there is always a risk for medical malpractice when someone undergoes surgery, some complications and injuries are…
Mar 8
Nerve Damage: An Overview

Nerve Damage: An Overview

Nerve damage is a fairly common result of doctor negligence. If you have suffered nerve damage, you may be able to file a case with a medical malpractice lawyer. Elyria attorneys who specialize in this area can help. First let's look at the…

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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accident, injury, and medical malpractice legal issues. Published by Miami, Florida personal injury law firm, Hannon & Boyers.

http://www.florida-injury-lawyer-blog.com/

Jun 14
Biscayne Bay Restaurant Collapses and Injures Dozens of Patron

Biscayne Bay Restaurant Collapses and Injures Dozens of Patron

MIAMI, FL - Collapsed Structures - Last night the back deck at Shuckers Bar & Grill collapsed into Biscayne Bay injuring dozens of people. Although the Miami Heat had a successful night, these restaurant goers certainly did not. This is…
Jan 16
Collapsed Structures Claim 27 Lives in Past Three Months In Miami and Cairo

Collapsed Structures Claim 27 Lives in Past Three Months In Miami and Cairo

MIAMI, FL -- Collapsed Structures - Miami Premises Liability lawyers know how much devastation is wrought when a large structure collapses. At least 23 people were killed and eleven injured when an apartment building collapsed in Cairo,…
Oct 23
Deadly Daycare Claims The Life of Another Child - Will Jeremy's Law Help?

Deadly Daycare Claims The Life of Another Child - Will Jeremy's Law Help?

In 1999, the Florida Legislature passed Jeremy’s Law, a law that would impose an obligation on daycare providers to be truthful. Since then, numerous children have died at the hands of negligent day-care operators, and not until August 1,…

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California Medical Malpractice Law…

California Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers birth injuries, brain injuries and medical malpractice settlements and verdicts. By Bostwick & Peterson, LLP.

http://www.californiamedicalmalpracticelawblog.com/

Jun 13
Increasing Number Of States Allow Recovery Under "Loss Of Chance Doctrine" In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Increasing Number Of States Allow Recovery Under "Loss Of Chance Doctrine" In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

For many parents finding out that had your doctor diagnosed a medical condition sooner, your child’s outcome could have been better, adds additional anguish to an already difficult situation. This past week, the Minnesota State Supreme…
Jun 6
Newborn Jaundice Can Lead To Serious Birth Injurie

Newborn Jaundice Can Lead To Serious Birth Injurie

Many times in the first few hours and days following an infant’s birth, his or her skin may have a yellowish appearance, signaling that the baby is suffering from jaundice as the result of an excess of bilirubin. Bilirubin is the…
May 30
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Improve Patient Safety

Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Improve Patient Safety

A recent medical malpractice op ed piece published in The New York Times reached a conclusion that many California medical malpractice attorneys already know – medical malpractice liability improves, rather than harms, patients’…

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Marietta Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Georgia personal injury and wrongful death news. By The Persons Firm, LLC.

http://www.mariettainjurylawyer.com/

Jun 14
Driver Exclusions Can Deny Accident Victims Access to Damage

Driver Exclusions Can Deny Accident Victims Access to Damage

Under Georgia law, an automobile insurance policy may exclude certain individuals from coverage. For example, if you purchase insurance coverage for your vehicle, you may want to exclude your child from coverage if he has a poor driving…
Jun 7
Georgia Woman Granted New Malpractice Trial After Judge Allowed Hearsay Testimony

Georgia Woman Granted New Malpractice Trial After Judge Allowed Hearsay Testimony

In a personal injury or medical malpractice case, it's crucial that trial judges only admit relevant evidence from credible witnesses. It's especially important that witnesses testify as to their personal knowledge of events rather than…
May 31
Georgia Law Does Not Require Used Car Dealers to Look for Defective Tires?

Georgia Law Does Not Require Used Car Dealers to Look for Defective Tires?

Is a used car dealer responsible for selling a van with defective tires? A divided Georgia Court of Appeals recently weighed in on this question, declaring that dealers are not negligent when they fail to perform a basic inspection that would…

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Illinois Medical Malpractice…

Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

Covers medical malpractice laws, doctor negligence, and defective medical devices and drugs. By Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoismedicalmalpracticelawyers-blog.com/

Jun 12
Minnesota now Allows Malpractice Lawsuits based on "Lost Chance of Survival"

Minnesota now Allows Malpractice Lawsuits based on "Lost Chance of Survival"

Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a recent ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court, redefining the rights of patients trying to recover damages from health care providers. Just last week in May 2013 the court decided…
Jun 5
Missouri Clinic Sued for Failing to Treat Flesh-Eating Infection

Missouri Clinic Sued for Failing to Treat Flesh-Eating Infection

Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent lawsuit against Mercy Clinic in Springfield, Missouri. Two surgeons are being sued for failing to provide treatment to prevent the spread of necrotizing fasciitis, a…
May 30
Roseland Hospital in Chicago Cuts Staff and Salarie

Roseland Hospital in Chicago Cuts Staff and Salarie

Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that the Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago, Illinois recently announced that, in efforts to stay open, it will lay off nearly 70 employees while cutting the salaries of other…

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Maryland Law Blog

Covers auto accidents and medical malpractice. By Meng & Alpert, LLC

http://www.maryland-law-blog.com/

Jun 18
NIJ Report: Ignoring Eyewitness Rules Results in Wrongful Conviction

NIJ Report: Ignoring Eyewitness Rules Results in Wrongful Conviction

According to a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) report obtained by USA TODAY, the mishandling of witnesses during the suspect identification process is the single greatest cause of wrongful convictions in the U.S. The majority of law…
Jun 12
Maryland DNA Policy Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

Maryland DNA Policy Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

As reported by thebaynet.com, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of Maryland’s DNA Collection Act. In this past congressional session, Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law a bill that repeals the ending of…
Jun 7
Latest Assault Arrests – St. Mary’s County

Latest Assault Arrests – St. Mary’s County

As reported by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and published by somd.com, members of the Emergency Services Team of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office along with detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations…

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South Carolina Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation Published by Columbia, South Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers, Louthian Law Firm, P.A.

http://www.southcarolinalawyerblog.com/

Jun 10
Stars ‘n’ Cars -- The Rest Of The Story

Stars ‘n’ Cars -- The Rest Of The Story

On May 28 we shared the story of a modern-day David and Goliath – West Sixth Brewing and Magic Hat – fighting a trademark infringement battle through the use of social media, including an online petition which garnered more than…
Jun 6
Chrysler Refuses To Recall Jeep

Chrysler Refuses To Recall Jeep

If you’re one of the nearly three million people who drive certain Jeeps – Grand Cherokees made between 1993 and 2004 and Libertys made between 2002 and 2007 – you’re probably watching the latest “flare up”…
May 30
2013 Memorial Day Deadly For Motorcyclist

2013 Memorial Day Deadly For Motorcyclist

Between 6 p.m. Friday and midnight Monday, 12 people were killed in South Carolina highway accidents, according to the SC Department of Public Safety, up from eight holiday weekend fatalities in the past two years. A significant factor in the…

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Chicago Medical Malpractice…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Attorney Blog

Covers birth injuries, medical device liability, medical misdiagnosis and surgical errors. By Robert Kreisman.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticeattorney-blog.com/

Mar 14
Study: Women with Ovarian Cancer Often Do Not Receive Medical Care that Could Prolong Their Live

Study: Women with Ovarian Cancer Often Do Not Receive Medical Care that Could Prolong Their Live

More than 15,000 women die of ovarian cancer each year, which makes it the fifth leading cause of death among American women. A new study shows that 60 percent of the women who develop ovarian cancer do not receive the medical care they need…
Mar 8
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of $21 Million Ruling; Generic Drug Companies on Trial

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of $21 Million Ruling; Generic Drug Companies on Trial

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments soon on whether a generic drug maker can be held responsible for a patient's injuries. The case is considered very important for pharmaceutical companies, federal regulators and patients…
Mar 1
1.2 Million For Medical Battery in Removal of Both Ovaries; Fief v. Woman's Health Institute, Ltd.

1.2 Million For Medical Battery in Removal of Both Ovaries; Fief v. Woman's Health Institute, Ltd.

A 36-year-old nurse was seen by the defendant obstetrician Larry Overcash, M.D. The physician was alleged to be negligent in performing a bilateral removal of both of Ms. Fief's ovaries. She had consented to removal of only one ovary.…

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Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog

Illinois Injury Lawyer Blog covers various issues such as Federal Tort Claims Act, Injuries to Minors and Children, Land Owner Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Products Liability, and Toxic Torts. By Chicago, IL attorneys, Levin & Perconti.

http://www.illinoisinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 14
Ways to Keep Bicyclists Safe on the Road

Ways to Keep Bicyclists Safe on the Road

Recent studies have shown that an increase in bike sharing programs may lead to less accidents between cyclists and motorists. The reason that it may be safer for bikers in cities that have implemented bike-sharing programs is that these…
Jun 11
Chicago Woman Suing Culver's for Personal Injuries Sustained While Customer

Chicago Woman Suing Culver's for Personal Injuries Sustained While Customer

A Chicago woman is suing the Culver’s fast food restaurant chain after she suffered severe personal injures as she was walking out of the restaurant and ran directly into glass paneling at one of the Culver’s Restaurants. The…
Jun 7
Signs of Drowning Not What Most People Look For

Signs of Drowning Not What Most People Look For

Everyone believes that they will be able to recognize when someone near them is drowning, or in seriously danger in the water, however most cases of drowning do not involve the person yelling out or waving their arms and kicking, like…

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Chicago Injury Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation. Published by Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C.

http://www.chicagoinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 19
What is Personal Injury Liability Insurance?

What is Personal Injury Liability Insurance?

Personal Injury Insurance
Nov 15
What to Do After a Dog Bite Accident

What to Do After a Dog Bite Accident

Being bitten by a dog can be a frightening and painful experience. Knowing what steps to take in the moments immediately after a dog bite is important for both your health and your legal standing. As dog bites are often distressing, it can be…
Nov 9
How to Seek Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury

How to Seek Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury

Receiving Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury

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New York Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers medical malpractice news in New York. By Stephen Bilkis.

http://www.nymedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Mar 10
Malpractice is found in two different case

Malpractice is found in two different case

The Long Island plaintiff is appealing an order that was made in the Supreme Court of Orange County that granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment to dismiss the complaint. Case Background The plaintiff alleges that the…
Mar 7
Misdiagnosis of lung cancer leads to malpractice charge

Misdiagnosis of lung cancer leads to malpractice charge

The defendants have moved for an order to amend the caption that recently appointed the plaintiff as the administrator of the estate and upon the amendment to have the complaint against them dismissed. Case Facts The Westchester plaintiff…
Mar 4
Arbitration leads to a substantial award

Arbitration leads to a substantial award

This is an action to recover legal fees. The plaintiff has moved to dismiss the counter claims made in the verified amended answer of the defendant. The defendant has filed a separate motion for leave to serve a second amended answer and to…

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Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy &…

Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy & Birth Injury Blog

Covers Cerebral Palsy, Erb's Palsy, and birth injury issues from a legal perspective. By Robert A. D'lorio.

http://www.cerebralpalsybirthinjuryblog.com/

Jun 22
More Birth Complications During the Night

More Birth Complications During the Night

A recent study of more than 700,000 births found that infant deaths and admission to the neonatal intensive care units were 32 to 47 percent higher during night time deliveries. These numbers were in line with all admissions in to the…
Jun 22
More Birth Complications During the Night

More Birth Complications During the Night

A recent study of more than 700,000 births found that infant deaths and admission to the neonatal intensive care units were 32 to 47 percent higher during night time deliveries. These numbers were in line with all admissions in to the…
Jun 20
Cerebral Palsy Dad

Cerebral Palsy Dad

In honor of father’s day please enjoy the story of Rick and Dick Hoyt; A father that runs triathlons with his son Rick who has cerebral palsy, but the story is about much more than that. Happy Fathers Day!

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New York Personal Injury Attorneys…

New York Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers auto accidents, civil rights, construction accidents and personal injury. By Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz.

http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Jun 14
Motorcycle Accident: Crashing without a Helmet significantly increases Risk of Head and Neck Injurie

Motorcycle Accident: Crashing without a Helmet significantly increases Risk of Head and Neck Injurie

Motorcyclists who don't wear a helmet have a much higher risk to suffer concussion or other serious skull or brain injury in a crash. A crash-test dummy shows that crashing without a helmet exposes the head to accelerations and forces up to…
Jun 12
34,080 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year

34,080 people died in motor vehicle crashes last year

Fatal motor vehicle accidents increased by 5.3% in 2012 compared to 2011 according to the projections recently published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If theses projections are confirmed it would be the first year to…
Jun 11
Why you should attend the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's National Session this summer?

Why you should attend the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's National Session this summer?

As we previously posted on our blog, our managing partner , New York Personal Injury Lawyer Ben Rubinowitz, will be the co-director of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's National Session this summer at the NITA Education Center in…

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The New York Medical Malpractice…

The New York Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Provides an overview of New York medical malpractice and products liability involving medical devices. By Andrew J. Barovick.

http://www.thenewyorkmedicalmalpracticelawblog.com

Jun 13
Friends Don’t Let Friends DWU (Drive While Upset).

Friends Don’t Let Friends DWU (Drive While Upset).

As readers of this blog know, I’m not a fan of texting while driving, or doing anything else that might distract you from the task at hand–safe driving. That includes using your cell phone, whether hands free or not. It includes…
Jun 9
Why Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Are Vital To Our Collective Well-being

Why Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Are Vital To Our Collective Well-being

If you’ve been up for a while, and had the chance to read the Sunday Review section of today’s NewYork Times, you may have seen an article entitled “Don’t Take Your Vitamins.” If you…
May 29
Remote Texting

Remote Texting

Negligence: The failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances. In 2009 the lives of David and Linda Kubert were irreversibly changed for the worse when a vehicle driven by a…

Rank this Week: 1205

Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer…

Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice and personal injury news. By Joseph H. Ostad, P.A.

http://www.marylandpersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 11
Batimore Malpractice Lawyer:Hospital Found Negligent.

Batimore Malpractice Lawyer:Hospital Found Negligent.

A County Court jury awarded nearly $4 million to a couple who had filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the Clinic and one of its doctors. Jurors deliberated for a day and a half before awarding the plaintiff's $4 million. According to…
May 22
Rockville Accident Lawyer Blog:Woman Injured in Car Accident Wins Settlement.

Rockville Accident Lawyer Blog:Woman Injured in Car Accident Wins Settlement.

A local woman catastrophically injured in a car accident on the highway has won a $4.6 million settlement from the state and the estate of the other driver.Chief among the damages for the plaintiff is a $3.65 million payment from the highway…
May 14
Rockville Lawyer Blog:What is Medical Malpractice?

Rockville Lawyer Blog:What is Medical Malpractice?

What is medical malpractice you ask? As an experienced attorney with offices in Rockville and Baltimore Maryland, I can tell you that many people are unaware of their rights when it come to Medical Malpractice and hospital errors.Statistics…

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Pharmacy Error Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers pharmacy and medication errors. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.pharmacyerrorinjurylawyer.com/

Jun 10
Electronic Health Records Create New Opportunities for Prescription Error

Electronic Health Records Create New Opportunities for Prescription Error

With the advent of new electronic means of managing patient health records, there are now additional ways in which prescription errors can take place. For example, PCEHR, the Personally Controlled eHealth Record System, was adopted in June…
Jun 3
"Check Your Pills" Essay Tells of Woman's Personal Debilitating Pharmacy Error Injury

"Check Your Pills" Essay Tells of Woman's Personal Debilitating Pharmacy Error Injury

An essay contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution spurred an entry by a woman left severely disabled by her life threatening pharmacy error injury. A pharmacy error led to the woman accidentally being given a blood…
May 24
Asthmatic Nearly Dies After Dangerous Drug Administration

Asthmatic Nearly Dies After Dangerous Drug Administration

An 87 year old woman suffering an asthma attack was taken to a local hospital in Winnipeg by her granddaughter. The woman's granddaughter, who brought her to the hospital, thought that the treatment would be routine. What followed, however,…

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First4Lawyers Blog

Features UK-centric legal news, with a focus on personal injury and medical negligence.

http://www.first4lawyers.com/blog

Jun 2
Increase in Children’s Eye Cancer Misdiagnosi

Increase in Children’s Eye Cancer Misdiagnosi

The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust has released figures which show that children and babies with retinoblastoma are increasingly delayed essential treatment due to GPs missing the symptoms of the eye cancer. According to Claims Magazine, It was…
Jun 1
Doctors Warn A&E Must Change – Or Face Collapse

Doctors Warn A&E Must Change – Or Face Collapse

The College of Emergency Medicine and the Foundation Trust Network have proposed drastic and urgent changes to the NHS’s A&E units, and have warned that the system is at risk of collapse, according to a report by the BBC. Rising…
May 31
New Regulations to Protect Patients from ‘Sharp’ Injurie

New Regulations to Protect Patients from ‘Sharp’ Injurie

New regulations to protect patients from sharp objects have been implemented, according to an article by the Health and Safety Executive. The Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations came into effect on 11th May…

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Central New York Injury Lawyer…

Central New York Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and municipal liability. By Michaels & Smolak, P.C.

http://www.centralnewyorkinjurylawyer.com/

Jun 2
New York Ratchets Up Penalty For Texting While Driving

New York Ratchets Up Penalty For Texting While Driving

Hey text-a-maniacs, you just got a raise! Starting yesterday, your habit will cost you five points on your license instead of three. Of course it could also cost you your life, and the lives of others. To put this into perspective, texting…
May 4
Suing For Injuries Caused By Stray Farm Animals In New York

Suing For Injuries Caused By Stray Farm Animals In New York

You're driving along a country highway, rounding a curve, when ---- bam --- you run into a cow. Yes, a cow! Why? Farmer Brown left a gaping hole in his fencing, and the big dumb animal wandered out. Can you sue the farmer for this obvious…
Apr 24
What Does This Boston Marathon Bomb Victim Teach New York Personal Injury Victims?

What Does This Boston Marathon Bomb Victim Teach New York Personal Injury Victims?

Everyone loves a fighter. Someone who, when faced with great tragedy, hardship, or injustice, doesn't just lie down and give up, but shoulders on and fights back. That's why the story of Adrianne Haslet, a Boston Marathon bombing victim, is…

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DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice…

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers medical malpractice, product liability, public health and tort reform. By Regan Zambri & Long.

http://www.dcmedmalblog.com/

May 13
Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie

Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie

Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner Following the recent debates over how to regulate the compounding pharmacy business, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee of the U.S. Senate has drafted a bill…
Apr 24
Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim

Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim

Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner A recent article published by BMJ Quality and Safety studied the diagnosis-related claims from the National Practitioner Data Bank maintained by the federal…
Apr 16
Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation

Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation

Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner The push to regulate compounding pharmacies is beginning to gain more attention on the national front. According to a congressional report released on April 15, 2013, the…

Rank this Week: 1381

Mass Tort Defense

Covers legal issues relating to defense of mass tort cases and large scale product liability claims. Published by Sean P. Wajert of Dechert, LLP.

http://www.masstortdefense.com/

Jun 17
Judge Nominated for Vacant State Supreme Court Slot

Judge Nominated for Vacant State Supreme Court Slot

For our readers with litigation in Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced last week that he will nominate state Superior Court (appeals) Judge Correale F. Stevens to fill the vacancy on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court…
Jun 12
Supreme Court Remands Two Class Actions in Light of Comcast

Supreme Court Remands Two Class Actions in Light of Comcast

Earlier this week I spoke at a CLE seminar on the topic of class actions, and part of my focus was the recent Supreme Court decision in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend, 133 S. Ct. 1426 (2013). Since that decision, the Court has granted cert,…
Jun 8
Committee Approves Amendments to Civil Rule

Committee Approves Amendments to Civil Rule

Earlier this month, the Federal Courts' Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved for publication a package of proposals that would, if enacted, impact the scope of discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The…

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Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, and medical malpractice news and updates. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.

http://www.oklahomacitylawyer.com/

May 30
Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Thrown Out

Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Thrown Out

Recently, an Oklahoma judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Bartlesville Police Department sergeant. In the lawsuit, the sergeant claimed that she was the victim of gender discrimination, a hostile work environment, and…
May 28
Abercrombie & Fitch Will Go to Trial over Headscarf Discrimination Suit

Abercrombie & Fitch Will Go to Trial over Headscarf Discrimination Suit

When Abercrombie & Fitch declined to hire a woman who wore a headscarf to her interview, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") filed an employment discrimination lawsuit. Recently, a federal judge refused to…
May 23
Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit After Giving Student a Bible

Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit After Giving Student a Bible

As reported in Oklahoma's Own, a former teacher was fired from his job after handing a Bible to one of his students. Walk Tutka has now filed a wrongful termination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the school…

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VA-NC Medical Surgery Malpractice…

VA-NC Medical Surgery Malpractice Blog

By Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton, P.C.

http://va-nc-medical-surgery-malpractice-attorneys.com/

May 27
Presence Of Rust Raises Sterility Concerns And Leads To Another Compounding Pharmacy Recall

Presence Of Rust Raises Sterility Concerns And Leads To Another Compounding Pharmacy Recall

By Kevin Duffan, VA/NC Medical Malpractice Attorney The Food and Drug Administration has announced yet another recall by a compounding pharmacy, this time one based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The FDA has been on a tear recently,…
Apr 29
FDA Announces Recall At Yet Another Compounding Pharmacy Due To Worries About Drug Sterility

FDA Announces Recall At Yet Another Compounding Pharmacy Due To Worries About Drug Sterility

By Emily Mapp Brannon, VA/NC Med Mal Attorney What Happened: A Florida compounding pharmacy just announced that it would recall its entire line of sterile products after an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration raised…
Apr 29
Family Of Girl With Cerebral Palsy Wins $130 Million Verdict Against Hospital

Family Of Girl With Cerebral Palsy Wins $130 Million Verdict Against Hospital

By Kevin Duffan, VA/NC Medical Malpractice Attorney What Happened: A major medical malpractice case in New York recently culminated with a $130 million jury award. The family from Long Island sued after they claimed their…

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New York Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers the civil justice system, New York Courts, injury law cases and news. Published by Attorney Eric Turkewitz.

http://www.newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 27
Blawg 100 Again (And the Hall of Fame)

Blawg 100 Again (And the Hall of Fame)

The ABA Journal has named this little corner of cyberspace, once again, to its annual collection of the 100 “best” law blogs in the country.
Nov 21
Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Last year at this time I wished one and all a Happy Thanksgiving as I celebrated my fifth year blogging.
Nov 20
A Graph is Worth a Thousand Word

A Graph is Worth a Thousand Word

I’ve spilled a lot of pixels here over the last six years on the issue of tort “reform” and the claims from business and the medical profession that personal injury suits are killing them.

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Rhode Island Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Rhode Island auto accidents, medical malpractice and personal injury law. By Joseph Lamy.

http://www.rhodeislandinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
We've Been Busy!

We've Been Busy!

I have seriously neglected this blog which has been so important to me and my practice in the past few years. It's been for good reason, however! We've been very busy moving into our new location and perfecting our new...
May 7
Dangerous Dog Breeds that Could Raise your Homeowners Insurance Rate

Dangerous Dog Breeds that Could Raise your Homeowners Insurance Rate

An article on MSN and a recent commercial from Farmers Insurance have brought to light the fact that over 1/3 of all homeowner insurance claims are related to dog bites. The average payout of this large number of claims is...
May 4
Bus Accident at Kennedy Plaza and Settling Claims with RIPTA

Bus Accident at Kennedy Plaza and Settling Claims with RIPTA

The Providence Journal is reporting a relatively serious bus accident which occurred between two RIPTA buses at the terminal in Kennedy Plaza, Providence. There is not a tremendous amount of information available yet about how such an…

Rank this Week: 1959

Arizona Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Arizona Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice, medical devices defects, and defective drugs. By Patton Law Practice.

http://www.arizonamedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Zyprexa Relprevv Intramuscular (IM) Injection Possibly Linked to Two Deaths (6.18.13)

Zyprexa Relprevv Intramuscular (IM) Injection Possibly Linked to Two Deaths (6.18.13)

The FDA has learned of two patients who died within a few days after receiving IM injection of Zyprexa Relprevv. To learn more information, go to: Zyprexa Relprevv (Olanzapine Pamoate): Drug Safety Communication - FDA Investigating Two…
Jun 3
Reporting Adverse Drug Effects to FDA Just Got Easier (6.3.13)

Reporting Adverse Drug Effects to FDA Just Got Easier (6.3.13)

The FDA revised its reporting form so that they are more user-friendly. Go to Med Watch Consumer Voluntary Reporting (Form FDA 3500B) to view the new reporting form or to report an adverse drug event.
Jun 3
Coenzyme Q10 May Benefit Heart (6.3.13)

Coenzyme Q10 May Benefit Heart (6.3.13)

A small recent study of heart failure patients demonstrated that those taking CoQ10 supplementation experienced higher survival rates.…

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Brain Injury Attorney Blog

Published by Russell Mace & Associates, P.A.

http://www.braininjuryattorneyblog.com/

Jan 3
Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Fatality

Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Fatality

Thursday night, David Walsh of Myrtle Beach decided to test drive a motorcycle at Dunes Cycles. Walsh drove the motorcycle from the parking lot of the business and crossed Highway 707. He then hit a ditch and a tree. The crash happened…
Dec 18
Remember Your Turn Signal?

Remember Your Turn Signal?

According to a recent report released from the Society of Automotive Engineers, close to half of all drivers fail to use their turn signal to change lanes or fail to actually turn the signal off if they do use it. Researchers watched 12,000…
Dec 17
Contempt of Court

Contempt of Court

In extreme situations, where a party will not comply with a court order, the Family Court has the authority to bring that party before the court on a charge of contempt. Family Court orders are just that: orders to do something. Therefore,…

Rank this Week: 1848

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer…

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases and settlements. By Power Rogers & Smith, P.C.

http://www.chicago-medicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Jun 10
Bill Protects Against Financial Ruin

Bill Protects Against Financial Ruin

The following letter to the editor by Illinois Trial Lawyer Association President Gregory L. Shevlin was published in The Southern on Friday, May 31, 2013. It was a response to a letter on Senate Bill 1912. The Southern, May 31, 2013 Dear…
May 10
Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. Settles Minor's Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For 35 Million Dollar

Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. Settles Minor's Medical Malpractice Lawsuit For 35 Million Dollar

Joseph A. Power, Jr. and Devon C. Bruce of Power Rogers & Smith P.C. have settled a medical malpractice lawsuit for 35 million dollars for claims made for personal injuries to a minor. On April 14, 2006, the minor plaintiff was three…
May 7
Hospitals Profit From Surgical Errors, Study Find

Hospitals Profit From Surgical Errors, Study Find

In light of a recent post on this blog, "Civil Filings Involving Sacred Heart Hospital Arising Out Of Unnecessary Procedures," Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. found the following article interesting and relevant. Recently, Denise Grady of the…

Rank this Week: 2095

San Francisco Medical Malpractice…

San Francisco Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Published by Moseley Collins

http://www.sanfranciscomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Apr 4
Have You Been The Victim of Medical Negligence? Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney!

Have You Been The Victim of Medical Negligence? Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney!

By nature, the medical field is complex. For this reason, you have to get in touch with a medical doctor for treatment. Doctors have studied medicine for many years, so they know better on how to diagnose a condition and perform the right…
Apr 4
Have You Been The Victim of Medical Negligence? Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney!

Have You Been The Victim of Medical Negligence? Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney!

By nature, the medical field is complex. For this reason, you have to get in touch with a medical doctor for treatment. Doctors have studied medicine for many years, so they know better on how to diagnose a condition and perform the right…
Apr 4
Four Myths About Making a Medical Negligence Claim

Four Myths About Making a Medical Negligence Claim

Statistics show that medical treatments do not usually go wrong. However, in rare cases, medical procedures will lead to severe injuries. The cause of injury can be medical malpractice, which may result in stress, income loss and emotional…

Rank this Week: 2010

Sacramento Medical Malpractice…

Sacramento Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers California medical malpractice laws and issues. By Moseley Collins.

http://www.sacramentomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Apr 4
Have You Been The Victim of Medical Negligence? Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney!

Have You Been The Victim of Medical Negligence? Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney!

By nature, the medical field is complex. For this reason, you have to get in touch with a medical doctor for treatment. Doctors have studied medicine for many years, so they know better on how to diagnose a condition and perform the right…
Apr 4
Four Myths About Making a Medical Negligence Claim

Four Myths About Making a Medical Negligence Claim

Statistics show that medical treatments do not usually go wrong. However, in rare cases, medical procedures will lead to severe injuries. The cause of injury can be medical malpractice, which may result in stress, income loss and emotional…
Apr 4
What Are Birth Injuries and What Causes Them?

What Are Birth Injuries and What Causes Them?

Any injury a child suffers at the time of delivery comes under the category of birth injuries. But it is important to note that birth injuries are different from birth defects. The reason is that birth defects, for the most part, are caused…

Rank this Week: 1963

Maryland Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Attorney Blog

Covers medical malpractice tort reform, law, cases, news, and trial strategies. Published By Baltimore, Maryland Attorneys, Miller & Zois

http://www.marylandmedicalmalpracticeattorneyblog.com/

Oct 15
Substituting Plaintiffs in Malpractice Case

Substituting Plaintiffs in Malpractice Case

Here an interesting medical malpractice case out of Tennessee worth discussing that relates to substituting plaintiffs in a medical malpractice case. In this case, Holley v. Blackett, the Tennessee Court of Appeals allowed common sense…
Oct 9
Kidney Donor Sues for Malpractice Done to Donee?

Kidney Donor Sues for Malpractice Done to Donee?

Here’s an interesting case that the Nebraska Supreme Court decided yesterday. Plaintiff volunteers to donate a kidney to his dad. Doctor removes plaintiff’s kidney and gives it to the father. Sadly, father has complications…
Oct 3
Malpractice Claims Against Baltimore Hospital

Malpractice Claims Against Baltimore Hospital

On our website, we have put up pages that provide information about bringing medical malpractice claims against hospitals in Maryland, including these four Baltimore City hospitals:

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Legal Medicine

Covers medical malpractice and nursing home abuse litigation. By Dan Frith and Lauren Morgan Ellerman.

http://legalmedicine.blogspot.com/

Jan 30
Why do people file Medical Malpractice lawsuits?

Why do people file Medical Malpractice lawsuits?

I am currently reading a magazine written for the long term care industry. There is a column called Dear Dr Jeff wherein readers ask questions and a doctor, Dr. Jeff, presumably a gerontologist, responds.Today the topic is tort reform and Dr.…
Jan 27
HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT NURSING HOME OR REHAB

HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT NURSING HOME OR REHAB

This morning I had a conversation with a friend about his Mom needing rehabilitation post surgery.Last week I discussed with a colleague how her Mom had just been discharged from a rehab facility after two falls and two hip fractures (one of…
Jan 9
HOSPITAL ERRORS GO UNREPORTED

HOSPITAL ERRORS GO UNREPORTED

The New York Times published a great article last week titled, "Report Finds Most Errors at Hospitals Go Unreported."The opening sentence says it all:

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Indianapolis Litigation Blog

Covers medical malpractice and pharmaceutical drug litigation. By Cohen & Malad, LLP.

http://www.indianapolislitigationblog.com/

Jun 18
Do I Need an Attorney for a Real Estate Transaction?

Do I Need an Attorney for a Real Estate Transaction?

by: Richard M. Malad, Attorney Typical real estate transactions involve a buyer, a seller, and real estate agents who represent each of the parties involved in the transfer of ownership of the property. Including an attorney in your real…
Jun 3
Protecting Your Business with Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Provision

Protecting Your Business with Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Provision

by: Arend J. Abel, Attorney Business owners invest a great deal of time and money in developing customer relationships. That investment can be placed at risk when key employees who have been servicing customers leave to work elsewhere. The…
May 28
What You Need to Know about Housing Discrimination: Guest Post by Melissa Stuart

What You Need to Know about Housing Discrimination: Guest Post by Melissa Stuart

by: Melissa L. Stuart, Attorney Finding appropriate housing can be a challenge for many people. People with disabilities can find the process of securing housing even more difficult as they may have to navigate additional issues of…

Rank this Week: 2247