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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/

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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. Published by Robert A. D'lorio.

http://www.cerebralpalsybirthinjuryblog.com/

Nov 21
Prematurity Awareness Month

November is Premature Awareness month. Being born early puts children at risk for developing many conditions including cerebral palsy. When a child is born prematurely often their lungs may not be fully developed. This lack of pulmonary maturity can be very dangerous for the child. Often, a delivery may have been prevented / delayed or medications should have been administered to help the child develop more rapidly. Failing to adhere to these standards of care may constitute medical... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 03:10 pm by Robert A. D'Iorio
Nov 19
Cerebral Palsy: Sharing the News of a Child’s CP

I have written in the past of David Sexton's articles in the New York Times pertaining to his son's cerebral palsy. This week David writes about going to a family wedding and discussing his child's condition for the first time with family and friends. As with his stories in the past David writes candidly about his life and the broad spectrum of emotions that he faces as he raises a child with cerebral palsy. Here is a link to the article and to see David Sexton's previous essay's type in "David... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:09 pm by Robert A. D'Iorio
Nov 17
Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Obtains $77 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Last month a New York Jury delivered a $77 million dollar verdict for a child that suffered a lack of oxygen at birth that allegedly caused the child to develop cerebral palsy. The lawsuit alleged that after noticing signs of fetal distress the doctors and hospital staff attempted a vaginal delivery rather than performing a c-section. According to the lawsuit his delay caused the child to suffer brain damage. Posted on November 17, 2009 at 04:58 pm by Robert A. D'Iorio

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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/index.html

Nov 20
READ THE LABEL

We frequently get calls from people who have experienced medication errors due to pharmacy mistakes. People may be given their right medication - but wrong dose information. or Maybe they received their correct label, but with the wrong medication inside. or Maybe they were given someone else's pills and label! The moral of the story is, pharmacists do make mistakes. They get rushed and don't pay attention to every pill and prescription. This means that you need to read the label each and every... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 03:00 am by Lauren Ellerman
Nov 18
TRACKING TECHNOLOGY AND NURSING HOME PATIENTS

My local paper (The Roanoke Times) ran an Associated Press article yesterday entitled, "Tracking Technology Applies to Patients." The article discussed the development of radio wave beacons and GPS systems to help families and nursing homes know the whereabouts of patients suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. This is great news for a terrible problem. The problem is that as many as 60% of Alzheimer's patients will become "wanders." These patients are physically strong and capable enough to walk... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 01:18 am by Dan Frith
Nov 17
RESEARCH YOUR DOCTOR

I spoke to a lovely woman yesterday about a Medical Malpractice case. Her husband had gone through an unecessary surgery. While on the phone, I looked up the doctor in local Circuit Court records and learned he had been sued 6 times in the last 5 years. Now it is the result of those cases that matter - not the fact they were filed. It appeared he had settled 1 case, 3 had been dismissed and the other two were still pending. Do you want to know if your physician has been sued successfully for... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 02:43 am by Lauren Ellerman

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Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and discrimination and employment law. Published by Atlanta, Georgia personal injury lawyers, The Law Offices Of Robin Frazer Clark.

http://www.atlantainjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 19
Georgia State Bar Executive Committee Meets in Thomas County, Georgia

As a member of the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia, I am proud that our Executive Committee makes a concerted effort to get outside of Atlanta and meet our fellow Georgia Bar members in the four corners of the state. Last week's meeting in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia is a prime example of this. We enjoyed lunch first with many members of the local Thomas County Bar , which is part of the Southern Judicial Circuit. We met at Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville, which is... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:31 pm by Robin Frazer Clark
Nov 18
New 2010 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Picks Are Here

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Picks for 2010 came out today and for the first time ever, roof strength was tested and included in the ratings. This means the Institute is seriously acknowledging the likelihood of rollover accidents and the survivability of them depending on what type of car you are in. Automobile manufacturers have traditionally tried to ignore roof crush standards, but they really can't now. Especially given the high center of gravity of an SUV, that... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 01:06 pm by Robin Frazer Clark
Nov 17
Road Safer Sunday is November 29: Let's Make Georgia Roads Safer

5,000 Deaths a Year Can Be Stopped By Tom Hodgson Congress should be commended for its work on the Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 in the U.S. House, and the Federal Aviation Administration Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act in the Senate. The two pilot safety bills were introduced in reaction to the Feb. 12 crash of a commuter airliner near Buffalo, N.Y., in which 50 people tragically perished. The new laws will enhance pilot training... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:23 pm by Robin Frazer Clark

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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 20
Linkworthy

New York gets a new blogger, doing his thing at Lou and The Law. Lou has been an occasional commenter here, and comes from the defense side of the aisle having worked as senior trial attorney for Liberty Mutual Insurance for almost 30 years. Worth reading for New York practitioners is Late Expert Disclosure Affidavits, and it is worth it because the statute governing expert affidavits doesn't actually have a time frame in it. John Hochfelder rants against New York's appellate judges who knock... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 02:50 am by Eric Turkewitz
Nov 18
My Guest Blog at Kevin, M.D.

Last month, Kevin Pho, M.D., of Kevin, MD fame, had an op-ed in USA Today on potential solutions to medical malpractice litigation issues. I've responded to that piece, and he has it as a guest blog today: How a personal injury lawyer views the medical malpractice system Dr. Pho runs the most widely followed doctor's blog in the medical blogosphere, and he appears frequently on op-ed pages. Posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:56 am by Eric Turkewitz
Nov 15
Outsourcing Marketing = Outsourcing Ethics (5 Problems With Outsourcing Attorney Marketing)

Five months back there was a Metro train crash in Washington DC, and I watched from a distance to see who/how/where/when the web would be used by lawyers to find victims. And one of the things we saw was that one of the gazillion attorney search firms that infect the web was soliciting clients. Given that these search firms are agents of the lawyers, that raised the problem of attorneys using the web to solicit. Thus was born this little formula in June: outsourcing marketing = outsourcing... Posted on November 15, 2009 at 10:00 pm by Eric Turkewitz

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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/

Nov 19
New Website Lets Consumers Track Illinois Hospitals

Illinois consumers can now pore over an abundant amount of data, mostly much of it unpublished, about Illinois hospitals and surgery centers on a state-sponsored Web site. The website will include information on what these medical providers charge, how many procedures they perform, how often they deliver recommended care, and how consumers rate their care. They can also find which hospitals use registered nurses most often or which Illinois hospitals perform the most cesarean sections. This... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:54 pm by Levin & Perconti
Nov 18
Medical Malpractice Reform Can Have an Unhealthy Impact

Tort reform proponents assert that medical malpractice costs are a significant factor in rising health care costs, yet they are clearly wrong. Medical malpractice premiums account for only a tiny fraction of our medical bills and have not risen the way that health care costs have. Also, tort reform advocates tend to disparage the performance of the jury system. Usually juries only compensate patients who are true victims of medical malpractice. Advocates also forget that the right to a jury is... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:29 pm by Levin & Perconti
Nov 16
Surgeon Sued for Medical Malpractice

A victim is suing a surgeon for negligence and medical malpractice. The victim was a patient of the general surgeon and was being treated for a gall bladder problem. The medical malpractice lawsuit complains that the surgeon performed a laparoscopic clolecystectomy on the patient that did not go as planned. The doctor clipped and divided what he thought would be a cystic duct, however it was not. The victim claims she has undergone numerous surgical procedures to correct the doctor's error. She... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 07:31 pm by Levin & Perconti

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Florida Personal Injury Lawyer...

Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Blog covers topics such as boating and car accidents, as well as medical malpractice and slip/trip and fall accidents. Published by Florida lawyer Joseph I. Lipsky.

http://www.floridapersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 9
Pedestrians More Likely to Die in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale

As Florida Lawyers handling personal injury and wrongful death cases, we've learned of yet another report which demonstrates how dangerous the roadways are for pedestrians in South Florida. According to a recent report, the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area achieved the dubious honor of being named one of the nation's most dangerous areas for pedestrians. The study indicates that because our roads were designed to speed up traffic, people walking along any given road in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale are... Posted on November 9, 2009 at 10:07 am by Joseph I. Lipsky
Nov 8
Trip and Falls Cause Most Injuries to Elderly

According to a recent study, more than a third of all people over the age of sixty five fall each year. Unfortunately, more than one fall in 10 results in a serious injury, like a fractured hip. As Florida Lawyers, we too often seen the devistating affects such injuries from such trip and falls at stores, parking lot and shopping centers, have on our older clients. Thankfully researchers are beginning to further study, through wireless sensors in carpets, clothing and rooms, older individual's... Posted on November 8, 2009 at 12:21 pm by Joseph I. Lipsky
Sep 30
Pedestrians and Bike Riders Involved in Double the Accidents with Hybrid Cars

In the desire to go "Green," the steady increase in hybrid cars on the road are causing a drastic increase in the number of car accidents with pedestrians and bicycle riders. According to a recently released report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, due to the lack of noise generated from hybrid engines, pedestrians and cyclists are less likely to hear such vehicles that were turning, slowing or backing up. Thankfully, in light of this unintended side-effect, vehicle... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 07:43 am by Joseph I. Lipsky

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Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer...

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice cases, news and issues with a focus on Illinois. From the Chicago law firm of Hurley McKenna & Mertz.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Nov 8
Nursing Home Doctors are untouched even as facilities are cited

Hurley, McKenna & Mertz of Chicago handles cases against doctors and nursing homes for abuse, neglect, and wrongful deaths that occur in these facilities. The following story discusses one of the most serious recurring problems plaguing nursing home care - the fact that even when facilities are cited, doctors remain fully licensed and undisciplined. An unfortunate example of such a situation involves Delores Fleming. Her family tried to care for her at home, but eventually Alzheimer's... Posted on November 8, 2009 at 02:52 pm by Christopher T. Hurley
Nov 1
Substandard Medical Care: More is not always better

Hurley, McKenna & Mertz of Chicago represents many clients that have been harmed by substandard medical care, focusing primarily in nursing home, obstetrics and gynecology, and wrongful death cases. As medical malpractice lawyers, we find the issue of substandard medical care to be a critically important societal issue. Medical studies from prior decades are now resurfacing in the important health care debate. Jack Wennberg began an ambitious study in the 1970's collecting and comparing... Posted on November 1, 2009 at 09:17 pm by Christopher T. Hurley
Oct 25
Giving babies Tylenol may blunt vaccines' effects

Marilynn Marchione reports on surprising new research that suggest, "Giving babies Tylenol to prevent fever when they get childhood vaccinations may backfire and make the shots a little less effective" (AP for FinLaw, 10/16). The new research, which only studied the use of Tylenol to prevent fever, not its effect in reducing a fever, is the first substantial study about the potential link between the use of fever-reducing medicines and reduced immunity. Although the research also suggests that... Posted on October 25, 2009 at 09:00 pm by Christopher T. Hurley

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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/

Nov 20
Warning issued against concomitant use of Plavix and omeprazole

Levin & Perconti wanted to highlight a recent piece of drug liability news that may affect you or someone you know. This week, the FDA warned that popular drugs like Prilosec and Nexium can weaken the effect of Plavix. The drug interactions are concerning to the many Americans who take the drugs. The drugs may no longer be as effective to people if they also consume omeprazole. Millions of Americans take Plavix to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, the drug can cause... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 06:42 am by Levin & Perconti
Nov 19
Chicago family reaches $850,000 settlement in premises liability lawsuit

Jiffy Lube has agreed to settle a personal injury lawsuit with the family of an 88 year-old Illinois injury victim who was hurt due to a fall at a Chicago Jiffy Lube. The personal injuries resulted in the victim's untimely death four weeks after the fall. Susan Novosad of Levin & Perconti represented the victim's family in the wrongful death lawsuit. In October 2006, the victim visited a Chicago Jiffy Lube for a routine oil change. After the oil change, the 88 year-old victim slipped on an... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 06:48 am by Levin & Perconti
Nov 18
Is blaming lawyers the new "strategy" for halting any meaningful health reform?

CNN.com recently featured an Op-Ed by Anthony Tarricone, the president of the American Association for Justice. The interesting Op-Ed highlighted the recent uptick in "lawyer blaming" that opponents of health care reform are using. Mr. Tarricone summarized it quite nicely when he wrote, "Somehow, the fringes of the GOP have made health care about trial lawyers and medical malpractice. Instead of focusing on how to fix our broken health care system, opponents of real reform would rather limit... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:44 am by Levin & Perconti

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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/

Nov 20
Washington State Patrol honored by MADD for its work removing DUI drivers from the road

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) was awarded the Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency Award by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for its efforts in 2008 to remove drunk and impaired drivers from the road according to WSP media release. In 2008, WSP troopers arrested 20,240 impaired drivers which was 45% of all DUI drivers arrested by all law enforcement agencies. Coinciding with the efforts to remove drunk drivers from the roads, the number of fatal car accidents related to drunk driving fell... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 08:43 am by The Farber Law Group
Nov 19
Washington DOT worker killed when tree limb falls on him

The Seattle Times reports that Neal Richard, 42 of Forks, Washington, was killed today when a tree limb fell on him. Richard's was working for the Department of Transportation clearing Highway 101 near Port Angeles when the accident occurred. Richards had been an employee for the Department of Transportation for 11 years and was working out of Port Angeles. He leaves a wife and two children. This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney Blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:33 pm by The Farber Law Group
Nov 19
Seattle window washer survives fall from 8th story

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that a Seattle window washer survived a fall from the 8th floor of the building he was working on when his safety ropes stopped his fall at the second floor. According to the report, the 34-year-old man was working on the eighth floor of the Broadacres building at1601 Second Ave. when he fell. Witnesses said the man's harness protected his torso from hitting the building and that he went through a window near the second floor. The man was taken to... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:06 pm by The Farber Law Group

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Cerebral Palsy Law Blog

Covers cerebral palsy and pediatric brain injury. By Burke & Eisner.

http://www.cerebralpalsylawblog.com/

Nov 19
Reputable Hospital Held Accountable in Medical Malpractice Case

According to recent reports, one of Shanghai's most reputable hospitals is now under much scrutiny regarding the disability and blindness of a young boy. A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against the hospital by the boy's parents for his cerebral palsy. The parents are hoping to be compensated for the boy's loss of enjoyment of life and his medical expenses accrued in recent months and in the future. The boy was reportedly admitted to the Children's Hospital of Fudan University to be... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:37 pm
Nov 17
Medical Malpractice Suit Enters Second Week

The parents of a little girl who was reportedly born with cerebral palsy as the result of medical malpractice during childbirth have filed a lawsuit against their doctor. The parents claim that the doctor is responsible for the irreversible injuries their daughter sustained and they are seeking compensation on behalf of their daughter, who is now seven years old and disabled. According to reports, the trial, which is being held in Wisconsin, is entering it's second week. The doctor, who was... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:52 pm
Nov 12
Cerebral Palsy Symptoms

You may already know that cerebral palsy affects thousands of newborns across America due to medical malpractice or natural causes. But you may be wondering how you would know if your child may seem healthy but is actually developing cerebral palsy in the first couple years of life. When an infant or child endures brain damage they are several symptoms that can can signal to you and your doctors that something may be wrong with your child's health. In the first few months after being born, an... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:58 pm

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NY Medical Malpractice

Answers questions medical malpractice victims may have when seeking to hire an attorney. By Gerry Oginski.

http://nymedicalmalpractice.blogspot.com/

Nov 13
How to Choose a Lawyer From a Radio Ad

Fact: You are sitting in your car on the drive home from work listening to your radio. You hear a 15 second commercial for an attorney that blasts their 800 number six times in the space of 15 seconds. The number stays in your head for about 2 1/2 seconds and then you continue paying attention to the road and the music you were listening to.Fact: At that moment, you had no need for a New York Posted on November 13, 2009 at 03:04 am by Gerry Oginski
Nov 12
How to Choose a New York Lawyer From a TV Commercial

Fact: You've been involved in an accident and are now sitting at home recuperating. You turn on the TV to watch min-numbing daytime television (apologies to all those who do this on a regular basis) and notice that there is a lawyer commercial after every single TV break. You finally realize that you need an attorney to help solve your legal problems that were caused by your accident. But each Posted on November 12, 2009 at 11:08 am by Gerry Oginski
Nov 12
How to Choose a New York Lawyer From the Yellow Pages

Fact: You've been injured and need to hire a New York attorney to represent you in your accident or medical malpractice case.Fact: You don't know an attorney, and don't know a family member who knows an attorney.Fact: You decide to look in the Yellow Pages for an attorney.Fact: If you live in the New York metropolitan area, your Yellow Pages book is likely to have 30-40 pages worth of lawyer ads. Posted on November 12, 2009 at 09:17 am by Gerry Oginski

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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/

Sep 17
American Association of Justice Rightly Defends Access to Justice

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire In a segment on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" (9/15), the immediate past-president of the American Association of Justice, Les Weisbrod, and another past-president, Todd Smith, addressed the notion of placing artificial caps on medical malpractice claims. Weisbrod declared such a cap to be unconstitutional and made the well-known point that there is no evidence to show that such a cap would lower health-care spending. Smith countered the notion that... Posted on September 17, 2009 at 06:49 am
Sep 16
Pfizer Subsidiary Pleads Guilty to Illegally Promoting Pain Killer

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire According to an AP (9/16) report, Pharmacia and Upjohn, a subsidiary of Pfizer, "has pleaded guilty to illegally promoting the pain killer Bextra [valdecoxib]" as part of "a settlement agreement announced earlier this month, when prosecutors slapped" Pfizer "with a record-breaking $2.3 billion in fines for illegal drug promotions." In addition, Bloomberg News (9/16, O'Reilly) reports that, according to the United States Department of Justice, "US District... Posted on September 16, 2009 at 08:08 am
Sep 16
Georgia's Medical Malpractice Cap Law is Unconstitutional

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire The highest court in the state of Georgia will determine whether a 2005 law that capped medical malpractice awards violates the state's constitution. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (9/16, Rankin) reports that a 75-year-old Marietta, Georgia, woman was "permanently disfigured" after complications from facial surgery. The report also notes that the woman's "case is now before the Georgia Supreme Court, which on Tuesday considered for the first time the... Posted on September 16, 2009 at 07:48 am

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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/

Nov 20
$6.5 Million Awarded To Boy Injured By Ford Seatbelt

A 14-year-old boy who was left paralyzed below the waist from a 2002 automobile wreck has been awarded $6.5 million by a Memphis jury, reports The Commercial Appeal. The boy, who was 6 years old at the time of the accident, was in the back seat of his grandfather's 1995 Mercury restrained by an adult seatbelt. The shoulder strap was behind the boy because it did not fit, when his car was struck head-on by the second car. The boy's father, grandfather and the driver of the other car were all... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 06:00 am by Louthian Law Firm
Nov 18
Louisiana Woman Awarded $45,000 In Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

A former Police Department communications supervisor from Zachary has been awarded $45,000 from a federal court jury in her sexual harassment lawsuit against the former Assistant Police Chief. According to her testimony, the assistant chief asked her to have a relationship with him in December 2005 and again in July 2006. After her second refusal, the man began complaining about her job performance even though he recommended her for a permanent position prior to the second incident. After both... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:45 pm by Louthian Law Firm
Nov 9
Homeless Man Awarded $41,000 In Fraternity Shooting

A homeless man who was shot with a .22 caliber rifle by an Oregon State University fraternity member has been awarded over $6,000 for medical expenses and $35,000 in non-economic damages, totaling over $40,000. The jury found both the Association of Alpha Beta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) and a former member responsible for the 2006 shooting. The national organization was not held responsible, according to news reports. Witnesses testified that the fraternity members were known to shoot BB... Posted on November 9, 2009 at 02:29 pm by Louthian Law Firm

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Sacramento Injury Lawyer Blog

The Sacramento Injury Lawyer Blog covers issues and topics such as Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Slip and Fall Accidents and Liability, and Dog Bite Attacks. By Sacramento Injury Lawyer, Moseley Collins.

http://www.sacramentoinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 22
Severely Injured Sacramento Motorcycle Driver Awarded Damages After Trial, Part 2 of 5

The following blog entry is part of the plaintiff's response to the defendant's new trial motion, which was posted earlier this month. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this motorcycle accident/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Plaintiff opposes the Motion for New Trial or, in the Alternative, Motion for Remittitur as the evidence presented at the trial justified and supported the award of... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 07:24 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 19
Sacramento Jury Damages Award For Motorcycle Accident Challenged, Part 1 of 5

The following blog entry is part of the plaintiff's response to the defendant's new trial motion, which was posted earlier this month. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this motorcycle accident/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Plaintiff, Mark Smith, submits this Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for New Trial or, in the Alternative Remittitur: INTRODUCTION... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:07 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 17
Huge Jury Award For Sacramento Motorcycle Accident Victim, Part 5 of 5

The following blog entry is written from a defendant's position after a jury trial verdict for plaintiff. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in a personal injury case present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this motorcycle accident/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Plaintiff testified at trial that... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:48 am by Moseley Collins

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Indiana Injury Law Blog

Covers car accidents and medical malpractice news, cases and issues with a focus on Indiana Law. By Theodoros & Rooth.

http://www.indianainjurylawblog.com/

Nov 12
Mistrial Declared in Wrongful Death Trial in Indiana Log Truck Accident

A judge in Terre Haute has declared a mistrial in a civil jury trial involving a fatal log truck accident in 2007. In November 2007, Max and Joyce Strain were traveling in a car on Indiana 63, just behind a log truck driven by Richard Fulk. The truck flipped as it negotiated a curve, and the logs scattered on to the road. Several logs landed on the Strain's vehicle. The couple was killed instantly. In 2008, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the trucking company that had been contracted... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 12:43 pm by Theodoros & Rooth
Nov 11
Indiana Product Liability Lawyers have Question for Maclaren after Massive Stroller Recall

Maclaren is a name that's probably more familiar to Indiana parents than product liability lawyers. These expensive, sturdy-looking strollers have been the preferred choice for millions of parents around the country, who have depended on these to cart their little bundles of joy everywhere. This week however, there was major cause for concern after Maclaren USA announced that it was recalling about a million baby strollers because of the risk of finger amputations. According to the Consumer... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:28 am by Theodoros & Rooth
Nov 6
Hospital with Series of Wrong Site Surgeries Ordered to Install Video Cameras in Operating Rooms

It's the kind of medical error that Indiana medical malpractice lawyers frequently come across. However, even we have to admit that this particular hospital has taken its fondness for wrong site injuries, a tad far. The Associated Press is reporting that a hospital in Rhode Island has been fined $150,000, and been ordered to install video cameras in all its operating rooms, after the 5th wrong site surgery in its facility since 2007. Rhode Island Hospital is the largest hospital in the state,... Posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:40 am by Theodoros & Rooth

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Philadelphia Medical Malpractice...

Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice topics, including anesthesia, cancer, expert testimony, infection, and trial. Published by Pennsylvania lawyer Leon Aussprung.

http://www.philadelphiamedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Jun 15
Lakawanna County Jury Awards $1.88 Million for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis that Resulted in Death

A Lackawanna County jury found that a urologist violated the standard of care in his treatment of a 54 year old man who complained of urinary problems. Terrence Golden began seeking Dr. Milan Smolko in September, 2002 and ultimately treated with him several times over 16 months without any diagnosis of resolution of his problems. Dr. Smolko told Mr. Golden he had an inflamed and enlarged prostate, but did nothing to further evaluate his condition until June, 2003 when a bladder biopsy was... Posted on June 15, 2009 at 03:29 pm
Jun 8
Philadelphia Jury Awards $2.185 Million for Death Caused by Failure to Read Test Results

A Philadelphia jury found that the death of a 51 year old man at St. Joseph's Hospital was preventable and awarded $2.185 Million to his wife of 17 years. Zachary Jones was taken to St. Joseph's by ambulance after complaining of chest, back and leg pains. An Emergency Room doctor, Dr. Powell, evaluated Mr. Jones within 30 minutes of his arrival at the E.R. and ordered a variety of tests to include blood work, x-rays and an echocardiogram (DEFINE). Unfortunately, the tests Dr. Powell ordered... Posted on June 8, 2009 at 03:28 pm
Apr 14
OB Negligence Resulting in Death of Mother and Baby Results in $8.8M Verdict

A Passaic County, New Jersey jury found for the plaintiff in a case involving an obstetrician's failure to diagnose placental abruption (separation of the placenta from the uterus). Sigismondi v. Greene, PAS-L-3055-05 (N.J. Super. Ct. 2007). Plaintiff, a husband whose wife and newborn son died as a result of the doctor's negligence, argued that the OB (Dr. Jennifer Greene) failed to perform tests to determine the cause of his wife's abdominal pain complaints. Plaintiff further argued that given... Posted on April 14, 2009 at 08:19 pm

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Utah Injury Law Blog

Covers personal injury law issues and topics, including medical malpractice, product liability, and worker's compensation. Published by Utah personal injury lawyers, Eisenberg, Gilchrist & Morton.

http://www.utahinjurylawblog.com/

Aug 2
Man Speaks After 6 Year Coma

An MSNBC.com article outlines a recently successful procedure to bring a man out of a six-year coma. At his family's request, the man remains anonymous. The changes in his mental state, however, are for the world to know. "My son can now eat, speak, watch a movie without falling asleep," explained his mother. "He can drink from a cup. He can express pain. He can cry and he can laugh." This had not been the case for the last six years, a time when the man was fed though a tube, rarely showed... Posted on August 2, 2007 at 01:01 pm
Jun 25
What is Spinal Cord Injury?

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling. Frequent causes of damage are trauma (car accident, gunshot, falls, etc.) or disease (polio, spina bifida, Friedreich's Ataxia, etc.). The spinal cord does not have to be severed in order for a loss of functioning to occur. In fact, in most people with SCI, the spinal cord is intact, but the damage to it results in loss of functioning. SCI is very different from back injuries... Posted on June 25, 2007 at 11:54 am
Jun 22
Pain in the Brain?

A recent study published by Northwestern University researchers and reported by Science Daily may reveal new answers about chronic pain. An estimated 10% of the United States' population suffers from a chronic pain; thus, these findings may help improve the daily lives of millions of individuals. Instead of focusing on the area where the pain is felt-as most doctors and researchers have in the past-the new findings reveal the pain we feel may be rooted in the brain. That is, our repeated... Posted on June 22, 2007 at 11:14 am

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Tennessee Medical Malpractice Law...

Tennessee Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers damages, drug-related errors, infections, informed consent, nursing home negligence, orthopedics, pharmacists and pharmaceuticals, and prenatal and birth-related injuries. By Branham & Day.

http://www.medmalblog.com/

Apr 27
Medical Records Review

When reviewing a case with voluminous medical records, we find it helpful to create a typed chronology of medical events. We make sure to include information in the chronology such as the name of the medical provider; the date of service; whether it was an office visit or hospital stay; the complaints voiced by the patient; the results of any physical examinations performed; what specific tests/x-rays were performed; what were the test results; what the diagnoses were at the time; what the... Posted on April 27, 2007 at 11:45 am
Apr 13
Atlas Images of the Brain

Here is a really interesting website of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Neurobiology and Developmental Sciences. Here you can find multiple atlas images, including sectional and MRI images, of the brain and spinal cord. Posted on April 13, 2007 at 07:23 am
Mar 16
Hunt and Hess Stroke Scale

While reviewing a stroke victim's chart, you may run across something called the Hunt and Hess Stroke Scale. This is one of the scales a provider may use to evaluate/grade the clinical condition of a patient following a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Click here for a listing we found on the Internet Stroke Center website of the signs and symptoms associated with each grade of the scale. Posted on March 16, 2007 at 07:11 am

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Military Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers the Federal Tort Claims Act, Military Claims Act, military malpractice, military negligence and VA hospitals.

http://www.militarymedicalmalpracticeblog.com

Jul 21
Military Medical Mistake Disfigures North Texas Airman

From CBS 11 in Arlington ([cbs11tv.com]) Jessica Read is still stunned about what happened to her husband. "It's very hard for us to understand." Last week, 20-year-old Colton Read, who grew up in Arlington and who's now in the U. S. Air Force, went to have laparoscopic surgery to remove his gall-bladder at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base near Sacramento. His mother, Shelly Read-Miller says he wasn't worried. "He said 'Mom, this is routine, it's no big deal.'" But what... Posted on July 21, 2009 at 08:43 am by admin
Mar 25
CBS Evening News Follow Up - Military Can’t Be Sued for Malpractice

Last night, CBS News followed up with an update on the story of Carmelo Rodriguez, a Marine who died of skin cancer that military doctors initially noticed but left untreated. Due to the Feres Doctrine of 1950, active duty personnel and their families are forbidden to sue the United States government for medical malpractice. Below is the video clip of the report: Posted on March 25, 2009 at 09:11 am by admin
Dec 29
Failure to Diagnose Cancer

Failure to Diagnose Cancer: One of the most frequent medical malpractice issues that we deal with involves the failure to timely diagnose and treat cancer. Over the years we have successfully prosecuted federal tort claims involving cancer of the breast, lung, prostate, colon, kidney, brain, and many others. An issue that comes up in each case is how much damage was caused by the failure to timely diagnose the malignancy? Unlike a surgical or medication error which is directly caused by a... Posted on December 29, 2008 at 10:32 am by kathryn

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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 20
Illinois Personal Injury Lawsuit Plaintiff Says He Suffered Psychological Trauma After Head Injury Deaths of Fellow Two Passengers on Double Decker Bus

An Eastern Illinois University student who was riding on the double-decker bus that was involved in the head injury deaths of two men is suing Graywood Foundation, Lincoln Springs Resort, and other parties for personal injury. Michael McKenna, an Eastern student, was riding on the bus when Cameron Chana and Justin Sleezer struck their heads on the Interstate 57 overpass bridge as the bus was driving under it. The Sleezer and Chana families are suing for Illinois wrongful death. McKenna is suing... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 04:45 pm by Steven J. Malman
Nov 19
Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Seeks Damages for Ilioinguinal Neuralgia

A man who says he sustained ilioinguinal neuralgia and experienced blood clotting and swelling in his left testicle is suing St. Elizabeth's Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, Lincoln Surgical Group, and Dr. Scott Crouch for Illinois medical malpractice. Joseph Niebruegge says Lincoln Surgical Group and Dr. Crouch treated him for left inguinal hernia between October 26, 2007 until July 21, 2008. In November 2007, Crouch used mesh during surgery to repair the... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:40 pm by Steven J. Malman
Nov 17
Widow Settles Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Husband’s Fatal Railroad Crossing Accident

In a confidential agreement, the estate of Phil Kuntz and his widow have settled a wrongful death lawsuit over Kuntz's tragic railroad accident in Du Quoin with Canadian National/Illinois Central. Kuntz was in his pickup truck when he was struck by a freight train on April 3, 2006 at the Lazy W. Crossing. The train pushed his vehicle some 60 feet before the truck fell into a shallow hollow next to the tracks. Following the Illinois train crash, Kuntz was flown to a hospital where he was later... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:07 pm by Steven J. Malman

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California Brain Injury Lawyer...

California Brain Injury Lawyer Blog

The California Brain Injury Lawyer Blog covers topics such as Medical Malpractice, Sports-Related Brain Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury, Birth Injury, as well as Brain Injury Causes and Symptoms. By Sacramento Lawyer Moseley Collins.

http://www.californiabraininjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 19
Sacramento Family Dealing With Son's Brain Injury After Car Accident, Part 6 of 7

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this brain injury/personal injury case and its proceedings.) DAMAGES As discussed above, Paul Martin suffered severe personal injuries as a result of the collision. Paul suffered a severe skull fracture, brain hemorrhage, collapsed lung, fractured pelvis, multiple fractured ribs, liver laceration, and spleen contusion and laceration. Paul nearly died on the scene after he... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:02 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 10
Negligent Truck Driver Leaves Sacramento Teen With Brain Injury, Part 5 of 7

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this brain injury/personal injury case and its proceedings.) The investigation performed by the Gas Company's experts confirmed that the speed of Mr. Brown's Ford F-150 was 50.7 to 60.3 miles per hour. This report, prepared by Dr. Kevin Fish of the Institute of Risk and Safety Analyses, further states "We found no evidence that the traffic signals were not properly... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 07:55 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 4
Sacramento Student Faces Long Recovery After Car Accident Causes Brain Injury, Part 4 of 7

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this brain injury/personal injury case and its proceedings.) LIABILITY BROWN CAUSED THE COLLISION BY DRIVING THROUGH A SOLID RED LIGHT IN VIOLATION OF VEHICLE CODE &#xc2&#xa7 21453(a). This is a case of clear liability on the part of Defendant Brown and his employer California Gas Company. The California Highway Patrol confirmed Brown caused the collision, and violated section... Posted on November 4, 2009 at 07:46 am by Moseley Collins

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Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers medical malpractice, insurance premium and health care. By the Cochran Firm.

http://medmalblog.thecochranfirmno.com/

Aug 27
Owning Up to Errors May Actually Benefit Hospitals

The Wall Street Journal ("WSJ") reports on a medical error case arising at Baptist Children's Hospital in Miami. An 18-month old child suffered a severe brain injury when her breathing tube became dislodged while she was under sedation for an MRI. The hospital quickly owned up to the mistake, settled the case with the family and immediately instituted new measures to prevent future similar mistakes. Then, the hospital engaged the child's parents in educational efforts with the medical staff to... Posted on August 27, 2009 at 01:53 pm by J. Mitchell
Aug 27
Federal Analysts Believe Rate of Medical Errors Increasing a Decade After Prominent Study

In November 1999, the Institute of Medicine ("IOM") issued a comprehensive report, authored by 22 top medical experts, titled "To Err is Human" in which it concluded that approximately 98,000 people die each year from preventable medical errors. Recently, a national investigation led by Hearst Newspapers, including the San Francisco Chronicle, found that the federal government, most states and the hospital industry have failed to take the recommended steps in that report to lower these figures... Posted on August 27, 2009 at 11:17 am by J. Mitchell
Aug 27
MD Medical Doctor-pediatrician, cardiologist, family practice, Free Telemedicine Resource.

Free Telemedicine Resource. Contact a doctor now over your phone with no long distance internationally. Posted on August 27, 2009 at 11:07 am by J. Mitchell

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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 & Associates.

http://www.californiamedicalmalpracticelawblog.com/

Oct 10
The role of lovenox in preventing stroke in post-operative patients

To this day, many front line physicians do not know of the long-standing guidelines setting forth that some patients at risk for stroke who are chronically anticoagulated with coumadin should receive lovenox as a bridging therapy to prevent a recurrent thromboembolism. As such, many patients suffer devastating strokes as a result. Some of these people, unfortunately end up as plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases. Hopefully the stories of these unfortunate vicitms of malpractice will serve to... Posted on October 10, 2008 at 08:42 pm by Bostwick & Associates
Aug 1
The Role Of The Life Care Plan In Birth Injury Cases

One of the most critical aspects of a birth injury lawsuit involves the estimation of the brain injured child's future care needs. The life care plan is a tool that's assembled by a physician, nurse and economist along with your attorney that specifically identifies all of the future care needs of the injured child. The life care plan includes an opinion regarding the child's attendant care needs eg: how many hours per day and whether an RN, LVN or medical assisant is necessary; estimations of... Posted on August 1, 2008 at 09:28 pm by Bostwick & Associates
Aug 1
The Role Of Special Needs Trusts In Birth Injury Cases

A settlement involving a birth injured child must be approved by a judge. The process is known as a minor's compromise. The purpose of a minor's compromise is to assure the court that the settlement proceeds will not be mismanaged to the detriment of the child. A common method of preserving a minor's assets is to allocate a significant portion of the settlement to the purchase of an annuity (See: July 29, 2008 Blog Entry) and to direct the monthly annuity payments into a special needs trust. A... Posted on August 1, 2008 at 12:42 am by Bostwick & Associates

Rank This Week: 1560

Medical Malpractice in Utah

Discusses medical malpractice issues in Utah. By Todd Wahlquist.

http://utah-medical-malpractice.blogspot.com/

Mar 31
Is Your Lawyer an SOB?

An acquaintance told me recently that he hired a particular attorney because he heard the attorney was an "SOB." That struck me as a rather odd requirement and got me to thinking, why would you want an SOB for an attorney? If you were hiring a plumber would you want him to be an SOB? If you were hiring an accountant would you want him to be an SOB? Would you want an SOB for a son-in-law or a spouse? How about for a doctor? What is an SOB? I picture someone who is rude, undependable, dishonest,... Posted on March 31, 2008 at 02:16 am by Todd Wahlquist, J.D.
Mar 17
Large Firm v. Small Firm

I receive many phone calls from potential clients medical malpractice clients who ask about the size of my firm. It seems that many people have an idea in their head about the size of the firm they would like representing them. I don't know if this pre-conceived idea comes from prior experience or from stereo-types used on popular TV shows. Whatever the reason, people seem to believe that the larger the firm, the better it must be. I would suggest that this is not the best way to select an... Posted on March 17, 2008 at 02:24 am by Todd Wahlquist, J.D.
Feb 13
Why won't the doctor give me my records?

I got a call from a man the other day who was very upset because he wanted a copy of his medical records and the staff at his physician's office wouldn't turn them over. I hear this all the time and it makes me very angry. Doctors and hospitals are required by law to maintain copies of medical records and they are further required by law to produce copies of those records to patients if the pateint requests them. Obviously, you need to sign a release form, which the doctor's office can provide,... Posted on February 13, 2008 at 05:39 am by Todd Wahlquist, J.D.

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Medical Malpractice Law Blog

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

http://www.medicalmalpracticelawblog.com/

Oct 2
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 caps on attorney fees in medical malpractice cases. The high court ruling late last week finalizes an earlier decision that lets patients waive a constitutional limit on legal fees in medical malpractice cases that voters approved two years ago. In response, the... Posted on October 2, 2006 at 03:31 pm by David Austin
Oct 2
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 caps on attorney fees in medical malpractice cases. The high court ruling late last week finalizes an earlier decision that lets patients waive a constitutional limit on legal fees in medical malpractice cases that voters approved two years ago. In response, the... Posted on October 2, 2006 at 08:31 am by David Austin
Sep 29
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 cap on medical malpractice damages, set in 1975, is unconstitutional because it no longer provides an adequate remedy to patients, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal in Lake Charles has ruled in a 3-2 decision. A $500,000 award would be worth about $160,000 today,... Posted on September 29, 2006 at 08:02 pm by David Austin

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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/

Nov 23
Summary Judgment in Proposed Medical Monitoring Class Action

A federal court has granted defendant CSX Transportation, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment in a medical monitoring case arising from a train accident. See Mann v. CSX Transportation, et al., NO. 1:07-cv-3512 (N.D. Ohio Nov. 10, 2009). The case arises from the derailment of 31 rail cars, nine of which contained hazardous materials, and the subsequent fire that burned for around sixty hours. Ohio emergency personnel oversaw an evacuation of a one half mile radius. The next day, plaintiffs filed... Posted on November 23, 2009 at 02:26 am
Nov 19
BPA Update- Part II

Yesterday, we posted about events in the MDL. Today, the science, and it probably shouldn't surprise readers of MassTortDefense that studies suggesting a product bears some risk get far more media attention than studies showing a product is safe, even when the latter are more rigorous. Similarly, studies funded by industry are dismissed by the media as hopelessly biased, as if product sellers have no interest in exploring their products, but studies from a pro-plaintiff, pro-litigation,... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 03:53 am
Nov 18
BPA Litigation Update- Part I

In the BPA MDL, Judge Ortrie D. Smith granted in part and denied in part defendants' motions to dismiss various claims. In re: Bispehnol-A Polycarbonate Plastic Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1967 (W.D. Mo.). Readers of MassTortDefense will recall that last year the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation centralized fourteen cases; since then, the Panel has continued to transfer cases from around the country, so now about thirty-eight cases have been transferred. In addition,... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:16 am

Rank This Week: 1691

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/

Nov 22
Central New York Injury Lawyer Explains Five Steps to Avoid becoming a Victim of Medical Malpractice

The Institute of Medicine reported a decade ago that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die in hospitals in the U.S. every year from medical errors. At Michaels & Smolak we handle many medical malpractice actions. Although medical malpractice is never the patient's fault, there are some steps you can take to minimize the risk that YOU will become one of the many victims of medical malpractice: (1) ASK. You have a right, and a duty to yourself, to know all about your medical condition and... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 05:46 pm by Michael Bersani
Nov 21
Cato, Cayuga County, New York Road Rage Incident Kills Camillus Man.

The Syracuse Post Standard reported a strange vehicular assault case yesterday. A Camillus man, Christopher Spack, was killed when an elderly driver, William Levea, 79, of County Route 6, Fulton, deliberately rammed his car repeatedly into Christopher Spack's pickup truck from behind while they were both driving on Route 370 in Cato. The repeated ramming caused Spack's vehicle to cross over into the path of an on-coming vehicle. Spack collided with the on-coming car, was ejected from his pickup... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 07:50 pm by Michael Bersani
Nov 19
Is a School in New York Liable When a Student Trips Another Student at School?

Recently, in Ontario County, in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, a 12-year old student of a public middle school didn't go home at the end of the school day. Instead he ended up in a hospital getting plates and screws installed to fix a severely broken elbow. How did that happen? A fellow 12-year old student, who was just "goofing around", tripped him in the school hallway when they were changing classes between periods. This was not the first time this student had injured other... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:15 pm by Michael Bersani

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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/

Nov 22
Auto Accidents are Inevitable; Which are the Safest Cars?

As much time as we spend in our cars in cities like Atlanta, Georgia, auto accidents are going to continue to be an unfortunate fact of life. It comes as no suprise that in every leading consumer survey safety is always among the top concerns with American consumers. As a Georgia Personal Injury and Product Liability Lawyer, I'm always interested in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's annual report. Now available are the Institute's Top Safety Picks for 2010. The institute's findings... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 05:07 pm by Benjamin S. Persons, IV
Nov 21
Fatal Atlanta Car Crash Caused by Suspected Drunk Driver

My heart sank today when I saw the 11alive news report about a young woman killed in an auto accident this morning involving a suspected drunk driver. The 24 year old woman was driving with her boyfriend, her 2 year old son, and 7 month old daughter on I-20 East when they were struck by a vehicle traveling the wrong way on the interstate. Atlanta Police say the wrong-way driver, identified as Robert Ayiteyfio, fled the scene on foot but was later apprehended. He has been charged with vehicular... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 10:51 am by Benjamin S. Persons, IV
Nov 18
The American Cancer Society Sharply Critical of New Mammogram Standards; "Annual Mammograms From Age 40 on Save Lives"

For nearly two decades, the American Cancer Society has been recommending annual mammograms beginning at 40. However, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government panel of doctors and scientists, recently issued a controversal report that mammograms are not recommended until age 50 and then only every other year. In response to the government report, the Cancer Society's chief medical officer, Dr. Otis Brawley stated "This is one screening test I recommend unequivocally, and would... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 08:25 am by Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Rank This Week: 1713

NY Medical Malpractice Video...

NY Medical Malpractice Video Tutorials

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

http://medicalmalpracticetutorial.blogspot.com/

Nov 22
Attorney Blooper #13

http://www.oginski-law.com New York medical malpractice & personal injury trial attorney Gerry Oginski tries to explain lots of things in this video. Watch these outtakes and bloopers. No matter how hard he tries, Gerry still can't get the words straight! For more information about medical malpractice and accident cases in New York, I encourage you to explore my website, http://www.oginski-law.com. If you have legal questions I urge you to pick up the phone and call me since I can answer... Posted on November 22, 2009 at 07:21 am by Gerry Oginski
Nov 20
New York Lawyer Guarantees Outcome? No Chance

http://www.oginski-law.com We all know that no matter how good your lawyer is and how good your case is, a lawyer in New York could never guarantee the result of your case. When choosing to hire a medical malpractice or accident Orlawyer, there are certain guarantees that a lawyer can make that may help you decide which lawyer or law firm is right for you. Watch the video to learn about the guarantees that a lawyer can make. If you have questions about accident cases or medical malpractice... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 09:35 am by Gerry Oginski
Nov 20
How To Hire a NY Lawyer Without Paying a Dime (Upfront)

http://www.oginski-law.com You've been involved in an accident, or suffered injury at the hands of a doctor or hospital. You are thinking about bringing a lawsuit but don't know how you would pay an attorney to represent you. Learn how you can hire a New York medical malpractice or accident trial lawyer without having to pay a single penny upfront. This video explores what a "contingency fee" is and why it allows you, as an injured victim, the ability to hire the best trial lawyer you can find... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 05:49 am by Gerry Oginski

Rank This Week: 1736

New Jersey Accident and Injury Law...

New Jersey Accident and Injury Law Blog

Covers legal issues, legislative developments, and news arising from personal injuries. Published by the Law Offices of Scott D. Grossman.

http://injurylaw.grossmanjustice.com/

Nov 21
Motorist in New Jersey Bicycle Accident was Texting While Driving

Police are saying that a motorist who struck and seriously injured a bicyclist in Medford on Monday, was texting at the time of the accident. If that wasn't bad enough, the motorist Robert Sharrer was apparently texting someone about a drug deal at the time of the collision. According to news reports, the bicyclist Lisa Granert was riding responsibly, following all traffic rules and wearing a reflective vest. Sharrer's vehicle drifted on to the shoulder and stuck Granert's bike. The cyclist was... Posted on November 21, 2009 at 11:58 am
Nov 19
Survey Shows Teens Pick up Texting-While-Driving Behavior from Parents

As a New Jersey personal injury lawyer, I have been concerned about the growing use of cell phones while driving by teens, and the tendency to text while behind the wheel. A new Pew survey shows that the problem may be worse then we believe. The researchers surveyed 800 teens between the ages of 12 and 17 between June and September this year. Seventy four additional teens, who were part of 9 focus groups in New York, Atlanta, Denver and Anna Arbor were also surveyed. While some of the results... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 01:21 am
Nov 19
Wolf Hybrid Dogs: Loving Pets or Threats to Kids?

/**/ I recently came across this article in the Telegraph about the growing numbers of families in the UK choosing to rear wolf dog breeds. Veterinary experts in the country are warning that this growing number of wolf dog hybrids could be a danger, especially to children who are looked upon as prey by these breeds. In fact, according to representatives of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals, these wolf dog hybrids may be likely to express their naturally wild behaviors... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 01:19 am

Rank This Week: 1785

New York Medical Malpractice Video...

New York Medical Malpractice Video Blog

Covers how medical malpractice lawsuits in New York work. By Gerald M. Oginski.

http://nymedicalmalpracticevideoblog.com

Nov 20
New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Guarantees Outcome? No Chance

http://www.oginski-law.com We all know that no matter how good your lawyer is and how good your case is, a lawyer in New York could never guarantee the result of your case. When choosing to hire a medical malpractice or accident lawyer, there are certain guarantees that a lawyer can make that may help you decide which lawyer or law firm is right for you. Watch the video to learn about the guarantees that a lawyer can make. If you have questions about accident cases or medical malpractice cases... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 09:13 pm by Admin
Nov 16
How To Choose a New York Lawyer From a Radio Ad

http://www.oginski-law.com You are driving to work one day and you hear an advertisement for a law firm on the radio. How do you know whether this law firm is right for you based only on the 15 second advertisement you hear? The problem with radio advertisements for lawyers is that you cannot distinguish one law firm from another. If you are a legal consumer looking to hire an attorney, ask yourself "What educational information is this law firm providing that will help you make an educated... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 06:50 pm by Admin
Nov 1
Gerry’s Legal Secretary Enjoys Helping Medical Malpractice & Accident Clients

http://www.oginski-law.com In this video you're going to meet my legal secretary, Frances, a powerhouse paralegal who is always on top of her game. She tells you in clear, concise language how she enjoys helping our clients every day. If you have questions about medical malpractice, wrongful death or personal injury in New York, I encourage you to explore my educational website, where I have free reports, free books you can download, educational video tips and hundreds of frequently asked... Posted on November 1, 2009 at 12:59 pm by Admin

Rank This Week: 1846

Syracuse Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice, birth injuries, car accidents, construction accidents and products liability. By Bottar Leone, PLLC.

http://www.syracuseinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 20
Syracuse Medical Malpractice Lawyers On Revised Cancer Screening Guidelines

Recently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announced that women can forego cervical cancer screening until they are 21 years of age and, even then, only need screening every 2-3 years. Previously, the standard of care required Pap testing within three years after a woman started having vaginal intercourse in order to check for pre-cancerous cells within the cervix. Many criticize the change in screening protocol. Some suggest that it will encourage failures to diagnose... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 06:58 pm by Bottar Leone, PLLC
Nov 17
Failures To Diagnose Breast Cancer May Increase Following Task Force Recommendations

Syracuse radiologist, Stephen Montgomery, M.D., who is also the medical director for Crouse Hospital Breast Health Center, believes that recent Task Force recommendations about mammograms -- imaging studies used to detect breast cancer -- are "complicated." Earlier this week, the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force recommended that women over age 50 undergo mammograms every-other-year. It also recommended against breast self-examinations. Both recommendations could lead to a rise in the number... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:30 pm by Bottar Leone, PLLC
Nov 10
Stroke and Heart Attack Associated With Lack of Vitamin D

Residents of Syracuse, a city located within Onondaga County in Central New York, and the doctors who care for them, should pay close attention vitamin D levels. A recent study showed a connection between vitamin D, strokes, and heart disease. This is an important development, because the failure to diagnose a stroke, and the failure to diagnose heart disease can have serious consequences, including death. According to the study, people over age 50 with low vitamin D levels were 45% more likely... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 07:49 pm by Bottar Leone, PLLC

Rank This Week: 1852

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

Nov 20
Why HP and Lawyers Don’t Mix

The simple answer is: lawyers actually have work to do. Often, that is why they buy computers. Therefore, lawyers who want to get work done must buy computers that work. The logic is simple. But of course, even the best products break now and again. That's why there are repair people, and in the world of computers, tech service workers, a special breed of customer service employees, who are supposed to help resolve your problem. It is often at this juncture, when the computer customer has a... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 09:50 am by Andrew Barovick
Nov 17
New York Personal Injury Case Law Update

Ahhhh! Winter! That magical time when fresh snow makes everything look clean for a moment, we're all taken back to childhood memories of carefree snow days , and&#xe2€&#xa6oh, yeah, the time of year when people fall on icy surfaces and get hurt. As we are approaching that season, it is fitting that the Appellate Division, Second Dept. issued a new decision involving just such an accident, which happened in the neighborhood nextdoor to mine. In Groninger v. Village of Mamaroneck, NY Slip Op 08178 (2d... Posted on November 17, 2009 at 04:58 pm by Andrew Barovick
Nov 14
Medical Malpractice Caps Are Ill-Advised.Tort “Reform” Hurts.

The New York State Bar Association, of which I am proud to be a member, is yet another nationally recognized and bipartisan organization that sees through the tort "reform" movement. In a November 13, 2009 letter to U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kristin Gillibrand, The NYSBA's President, Michael E. Getnick, urged that "[i]n assessing the current tort system, it is at least as important to consider the victims of malpractice in comparison to those who cause them personal injury. We have... Posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:21 am by Andrew Barovick

Rank This Week: 1934

Maryland Law Blog

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

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

Nov 20
Insufficient Evidence Leads to Dismissal of Prostitution Charges

According to a baltimoresun.com article, prostitution charges have been dropped against a man from Patterson Park, Maryland due to insufficient evidence. Apparently, two women accused of being prostitutes refused to testify against the defendant. Since no other witnesses were available, and due to additional information and evidence not being strong enough to stand on its own without witness testimony, the charges were dropped. In relation to this case, the Assistant State's Attorney stated,... Posted on November 20, 2009 at 04:00 am by Meng & Alpert
Nov 18
NBA Player Faces Maryland Concealed Weapons Charges

/**/ After being arrested for speeding on a motorcycle and carrying multiple weapons, an NBA player was indicted recently on additional weapons and traffic charges related to his September arrest. According to an nba.com story, the athlete was riding a motorcycle along the Capital Beltway in Prince George's County at 10 p.m. while carrying two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun. A recent addition to the list of concealed weapons being carried by the man included an 8 &#xc2&#xbd-inch Bowie knife. The... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 02:00 pm by Meng & Alpert
Nov 3
Alexandria Ex-Chief of Police Faces Collateral Consequences of a DUI Arrest

In July 2009, a police chief was caught driving drunk in an unmarked city car after being in a fender-bender in Arlington County, according to a Washington Post article. Speaking publically now for the first time regarding his DUI arrest, the former police chief's story reveals just how serious and all-encompassing DUI consequences can be. According to the article, the arrested man was with the Alexandria department for about 20 years and served as chief for the last three. One of the most... Posted on November 3, 2009 at 09:30 am by Meng & Alpert

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Chiropractic Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers chiropractor malpractice, negligence and injuries. By Law Firm of Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones.

http://www.chiropracticinjurylawyer.com/

Nov 19
Chiropractic Stroke: Tests At Chiropractor's Office May Be Ineffective

The fact that neck manipulation can cause strokes among chiropractic patients is not commonly known. Chiropractors would like to keep it that way. However, a study conducted by the Stanford Stroke Center in 1992 sought to answer how common strokes caused by neck manipulation are. The Stanford study focused on 486 doctors associated with the American Academy of Neurology in California. 177 of the 486 neurologists polled claimed they had treated patients that had suffered a stroke after receiving... Posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:37 am by Will Nefzger
Nov 15
Chiropractor Stroke After Neck Adjustments: World Chiro Alliance Says Risk is Too Small to Be Significant

In an attempt to dispute what real doctors across the land are saying about the real risks of stroke associated with chiropractic manipulations, the World Chiropractic Alliance has issued a statement trying to assure people that the risk is too small to be significant. http://www.worldchiropracticalliance.org/positions/stroke.htm In my opinion, if the chiropractors have ANY evidence that they are doing something that is causing people to have strokes, then they need to at least warn people of... Posted on November 15, 2009 at 08:38 am by Larry Jones
Nov 8
The Chiropractic Philosophy Raises Many Questions

According to the World Chiropractic Alliances' web site, the following articulates its members' philosophy: We promote chiropractic as a drug-free, subluxation-based health care approach providing lifetime, family wellness care. It should be available to all people, from infancy to old age, regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms. We work constantly and vigorously to ensure that chiropractic does not deteriorate into a medical therapy or incorporate drugs, surgery or other medical... Posted on November 8, 2009 at 02:25 pm by Will Nefzger

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Patton Law Practice

Covers health care and medical malpractice news.

http://www.azbirthinjury.com

Nov 18
Uninsured trauma patients are much more likely to die

Posted on November 18, 2009 at 02:35 pm
Nov 17
Cardiovascular Systems ViperSheath Sheath Introducer - Recall

Posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:37 pm
Nov 17
IDS Sports Dietary Supplements - Recall

Posted on November 17, 2009 at 01:27 pm

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Indiana Medical Malpractice Lawyer...

Indiana Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers news and updates on medical errors, prescription errors, birth injuries, and medical malpractice cases. Published By Indiana firm Garau Germano Hanley & Pennington, P.C.

http://www.indianamedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Nov 18
Indiana medical malpractice lawyers argue before Indiana Supreme Court

The Indiana medical malpractice lawyers of Garau Germano Hanley & Pennington, P.C.recently argued an important case before the Indiana Supreme Court. The issue raised in the case is whether family members who witness the death or injury of their loved one as a result of medical malpractice may recover for their emotional distress under Indiana's Medical Malpractice Act. The case presented to the supreme court is Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Gary Patrick. In the case, Gary Patrick... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:57 pm by Garau Germano Hanley & Pennington, P.C.
Oct 27
Indiana Medical Malpractice Lawyers know tort reform doesn't lower medical costs

Indiana medical malpractice lawyers have heard the arguments in the ongoing healthcare debate: If you limit what injured patients can recover in malpractice suits, you will lower health care costs. The problem with the argument is it's just not true. For more than 30 years, Indiana has had tort reform in the area of medical malpractice. In fact, Indiana has one of the most stringent medical malpractice laws in the nation. Indiana patient's injured as a result of a doctor's negligence are... Posted on October 27, 2009 at 02:11 pm by Garau Germano Hanley & Pennington, P.C.
Oct 14
Indiana medical malpractice lawyers to argue before Indiana Supreme Court

A major issue in Indiana medical malpractice law will be presented to the Indiana Supreme Court on November 12. On that date, the court will hear arguments in the case of Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Patrick. Among the issues presented by the case is the question of whether emotional distress claims may be pursued under the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act. In the Patrick case, Gary Patrick witnessed the death of his adult son, Christopher, as a result of medical malpractice. Because... Posted on October 14, 2009 at 04:45 am by Garau Germano Hanley & Pennington, P.C.

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DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice...

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers medical malpractice and health care issues. Published by Regan, Zambri, and Long, PLLC.

http://www.dcmedmalblog.com/

Nov 18
Task Force Study Regarding Effectiveness of Mammograms Sparks Political Debate

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire A recent federal task force's study that discourages routine mammograms for most women below the age of 50 has sparked a major political debate. As a Washington Post article puts it, "The findings underscore a decades-long debate in the medical community about the benefits and risks of routine breast cancer screening for younger women." In response to the study, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) "announced that his House health subcommittee will hold... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 11:58 am
Nov 16
Federal Task Force Challenges Uefulness of Mammograms, Sparks Intense Debate

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire As reported in the Washington Post, a federal task force has concluded, "Women in their 40s should stop routinely getting annual mammograms, and older women should cut back to one scheduled exam every other year." The report notes that higher than "182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States, and the disease kills more than 40,000, making it the second most common cancer after skin cancer and the second leading cause of... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 02:59 pm
Nov 16
Drug Warning: Vials of Genzyme Drugs Potentially Contaminated

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire The New York Times reported that according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), "Vials of five different Genzyme drugs for rare diseases may be contaminated with tiny particles of steel, rubber or fiber that could potentially harm patients." However, "the FDA and Genzyme said that there had been no reports of patients being harmed by particles and that the problem affected less than one percent of the vials." Although Dr. Jason Woo, an FDA... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 01:20 pm

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Pharmacy Error Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers pharmacy and medication errors. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.pharmacyerrorinjurylawyer.com/

Nov 18
Alert for Public Safety—FDA Reports Medication Error with Tamiflu

The FDA has recently published a patient safety alert, reporting medication dosage errors associated with Tamiflu, (for oral suspension), the top doctor prescribed anti-viral flu medication, administered to both adults and children. Our Maryland Pharmacy Misfill Injury Attorneys have been following this prescriber and pharmacy alert report, and how it could effect patient safety in this current H1N1 influenza pandemic. According to the agency alert, the FDA has received reports that the Tamiflu... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 11:09 am by Lebowitz & Mzhen
Nov 13
Dangerous Drug Abbreviations that Lead to Medical Injury

In the ongoing topic of medical error and injuries that our Maryland Medication Mistake Lawyers covered earlier this week in a previous blog, the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCCMERP) recommends that in order to help prevent medical error injury and death every year, it is important that the prescribers of medication avoid the use of dangerous abbreviations in prescriptions, including those for drug names and Latin directions for use. The current... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 09:48 am by Lebowitz & Mzhen
Nov 11
Death from Medication Error Leads to Prevention Awareness

As Maryland Medication Error Injury Attorneys, we have recently read data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stating that in the United States, 1.3 million people are injured by medication errors every year, with at least one death reported every day. According to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, (NCCMERP), injury from medication error is an urgent, a widespread public problem, that needs to receive far more public attention. The... Posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:38 am by Lebowitz & Mzhen

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Indiana Medical Malpractice...

Indiana Medical Malpractice Attorney Blog

Covers Indiana medical malpractice law. By The Law Offices of Wilson, Kehoe & Winingham.

http://www.indianamedicalmalpracticeattorneyblog.com/

Nov 18
Rep. Bruce Braley speaks in Health Care debate in U.S. House

Representative Bruce Braley, a Democrat from Iowa, recently spoke in the House regarding health care reform. His remarks emphasize that patient safety in the current system is inditinguishable from the application of medicine and that many billions of dollars are spent every year fixing preventable medical errors, both as a result of mistakes and medical malpractice. Posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:30 am by Wilson Kehoe & Winingham
Oct 26
Recent report says $800 billion a year wasted in US health care system

A recent report released by Thomson-Reuters indicates that a staggering $800 billion is wasted every year in the U.S. health care system due to inefficiency, fraud, medical mistakes and lack of preventative care. The report claims that doctors routinely overprescribe antibiotics and order unneccesary tests to protect from malpractice liability, a behavior which accounts for $200 to $300 billion of the wasted funds. Fraud also makes up a substantial portion and accounts for almost $200 billion a... Posted on October 26, 2009 at 11:02 am by Wilson Kehoe & Winingham
Sep 21
On Indiana's Medical Malpractice Caps

A recent court decision and $8.5 million jury award may put the question of Indiana's stringent medical malpractice award limits to the test. The family of Debbie Plank was awarded that amount against Community Hospital North after the hospital mismanaged an X-Ray taken and read in 2001. She died from a bowel obstruction injury that could have been detected and surgically repaired had the hospital managed the radiograph appropriately. Of course, that award was reduced to $1.25 million by... Posted on September 21, 2009 at 11:36 am by Wilson Kehoe & Winingham

Rank This Week: 2277

Sacramento Birth Injury Lawyer...

Sacramento Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers birth injuries by OB/GYNs. By Moseley Collins.

http://www.sacramentobirthinjurylawyer.com/

Nov 18
Parents From Sacramento Witness Birth Injury To Daughter, Part 3 of 4

The following blog entry is written from a defendant's position as trial approaches. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in a personal injury case present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this birth injury/personal injury case and its proceedings.) PLAINTIFFS' DIRECT VICTIM THEORY WAS AN AFTERTHOUGHT, NOT... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:46 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 10
Sacramento Doctor's Negligence Results In Birth Injuries, Part 2 of 4

The following blog entry is written from a defendant's position as trial approaches. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in a personal injury case present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this birth injury/personal injury case and its proceedings.) In the absence of an express contract warranting a specific... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 07:44 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 4
Parents Of Sacramento Newborn File Action for Birth Injury, Part 1 of 4

The following blog entry is written from a defendant's position as trial approaches. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in a personal injury case present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this birth injury/personal injury case and its proceedings.) REPLY OF DEFENDANT KENNETH BROWN, M.D., TO PLAINTIFFS'... Posted on November 4, 2009 at 07:42 am by Moseley Collins

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Orlando Medical Malpractice Lawyer...

Orlando Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medication errors, statute of limitations, and medical malpractice in Florida. By Ward & Caggiano.

http://www.orlandomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Nov 18
The Florida Medical Malpractice Book

When medical malpractice strikes you or your family you must know how to hold the doctors or hospital responsible for the injury they cause. The Florida Medical Malpractice Book, Seeking Justice: An Insider's Guide for the Injured. explains what to do if you believe you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice. It also provides a solid method for injured people to find the right lawyer- one who The Florida Bar has certified as a medical malpractice specialist. For anyone injured... Posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:23 am
Nov 8
Choosing Orlando Medical Malpractice Lawyers

While there are more than 80,000 lawyers in Florida, there are only a small number of lawyers who specialize in medical malpractice law. Most people may not be aware that the Florida Bar has certified lawyers less than 2% of Florida lawyers as specialists in civil trial law which includes medical malpractice. In addition, there are even fewer Florida lawyers who are also a licensed medical doctor. As Orlando medical malpractice lawyers, we offer both a board certified trial lawyer and a medical... Posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:20 am
Nov 2
Medical Doctor/ Lawyer For Orlando Medical Malpractice

If someone is considering surgery, the experience of the surgeon would certainly be an important concern. Few people would want a surgeon who had never performed the same surgery. No one would want to be the surgeon's first patient to undergo a particular operation. As Orlando medical malpractice lawyers, we believe that patients and families would want to have a medical doctor who is also a lawyer represent them in medical malpractice cases. Unfortunately, when medical malpractice strikes few... Posted on November 2, 2009 at 05:21 pm

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Thomas A. Sharon, R.N., M.P.H.

Covers evidence in medical malpractice cases.

http://legalnurseconsultanttom.com

Nov 16
The Story of Health Care Reform in 2009: The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality

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Nov 8
The Story of Health Care Reform in 2009: Weighing in with Patient Weights

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Oct 28
The Story of Health Care Reform in 2009: The Hypocritical Oath of Obama Care

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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/

Nov 16
"Joe Biden" on Medical Malpractice

When the Saturday Night Live's opening skit started talking about medical malpractice and health care reform (around the 2:00 mark), I was worried what was coming next. But it underscores the silliness of malpractice caps, albeit in a very coarse way: Posted on November 16, 2009 at 10:56 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.
Nov 9
Maryland Court of Appeals Oral Arguments

I watched this weekend the Maryland Court of Appeals oral argument in University of Maryland Medical Systems v. Waldt. (click here, it is a few cases down). I read this case and wrote a treatise of a post on the Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog about the case. But watching the oral arguments - for whatever reason - just gives you a different level of understanding about the issues. It is time consuming but really worth the time. Posted on November 9, 2009 at 06:17 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.
Nov 5
Loser Pays in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

The Pop Tort underscores why a loser pay system is going to weed out a lot more than just frivolous malpractice lawsuits: The underlying presumption is without basis and grossly unfair (i.e., because a patient loses in court, the case was somehow "frivolous.") As the Harvard School of Public Health found in 2006, such losses merely "underscore how difficult it may be for plaintiffs and their attorneys to discern what has happened before the initiation of a claim and the acquisition of knowledge... Posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:18 am by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Rank This Week: 2435

Sacramento Medical Malpractice...

Sacramento Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.sacramentomedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Nov 16
Sacramento Patient Sues For Medical Malpractice, Part 4 of 7

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) une 28, 2005, Hemorrhagic Shock and Cardiac Arrest On June 28th, Plaintiffs blood pressure again dropped. Right femoral and venous lines were placed in his groin by Dr. O'Connor. A third emergency surgery was performed by Dr. Brown and Dr. Garcia. A major hemoperitoneum was discovered with over five... Posted on November 16, 2009 at 07:50 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 13
Sacramento Medical Malpractice Case Goes To Trial, Part 3 of 7

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) As a result of the abdominal bleed, Plaintiff suffered an abdominal compartment syndrome and he went into respiratory arrest, CPR was performed, and he was urgently taken to the operating room where Dr. Brown and Dr. Green performed a laparotomy (opening of his abdomen). Dr. Brown discovered a large... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 07:49 am by Moseley Collins
Nov 10
Trial For Surgical Malpractice In Sacramento Hospital, Part 2 of 7

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) June 16, 2005, Initial Surgery Dr. Brown's placement of the first trocar or Veres needle caused multiple vascular injuries, including a laceration to the left iliac vein, requiring immediate repair by a vascular surgeon. As a result, Dr. Garcia identified and repaired a 0.5 cm laceration to the left... Posted on November 10, 2009 at 07:47 am by Moseley Collins

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Injury Law Report

Information and insight for injury victims and their families. By the Garrow Law Firm.

http://www.injurylawreport.com/

Nov 14
Child Loses Finger in Stroller - Injury Forces Recall

British stroller maker Maclaren failed to inform government regulators for 5 years about the danger of its strollers. The company has known for some time that the stroller hinges could cause serious injuries to the fingers of children. In 2004, 23-month-old Connecticut toddler Carlos DeWinter lost his right pinky in a Maclaren Triumph stroller, according to court papers obtained by The New York Post. As his mother, Jane DeWinter, was shopping for a Maclaren Triumph stroller at a shop near... Posted on November 14, 2009 at 09:00 pm
Nov 13
Infants Injured by Maclaren Strollers - Fingers Amputated

According to recent press reports, the British stroller maker Maclaren knew for at least 5 years that its strollers could cut the tips off --- or completely amputate --- a child's fingers, but did nothing to alert the federal watchdog Consumer Products Safety Commission until very recently. Conceding that the fingers of 12 children have been severed by the stroller's hinges when they were opened or closed, Maclaren agreed to a "voluntary recall" of all of its stroller models dating back to... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 03:21 pm
Jul 18
Preventing Injury --- No Sponge Should be Left Behind

It's the entire hospital's responsibility&#xe2€&#xa6and particularly the operating room team handling surgeries routinely&#xe2€&#xa6to ensure that foreign objects are not left inside of patients after surgery. Yes, it does occur. It's rare, but leaving a sponge inside a patient after an operation is one of those errors that simply should not happen. A hospital should regularly review its surgical count policy to ensure that everyone on the OR team accepts responsibility for preventing retained foreign objects.... Posted on July 18, 2009 at 06:00 pm

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San Francisco Injury Attorney Blog...

San Francisco Injury Attorney Blog

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

http://www.sanfranciscoinjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 13
Professional Football and Brain Injury

There have been many reports in the news lately about links between playing professional football and early onset of dementia. Now, according to a story in the San Francisco Chronicle, Congress is investigating. All this recent attention started with a New Yorker Magazine piece about the high number of pro football players with dementia, often misdiagnosed as Altzheimer's. None of these reports will come as much of a surprise to personal injury lawyers who have handled traumatic brain injury... Posted on November 13, 2009 at 11:26 am by Callaway & Wolf
Nov 1
Remarkable $16.5 million Wrongful Death Verdict - Sacramento radio station contest

Wrongful Death verdicts and settlements in the San Francisco Bay area and throughout the state have gone up a lot in recent years. This is one of the very few areas where juries seem to be more generous today than they were ten years ago. A recent verdict against a radio station in Sacramento, California makes this point. As reported in a CBS news story, one of the participants in station KDND's contest, entitled "Hold your Wee for a WII," Jennifer Strange, died from water intoxication after... Posted on November 1, 2009 at 11:33 am by Callaway & Wolf
Oct 18
Why are San Francisco streets so dangerous for pedestrians?

A recent column in the San Francisco Chronicle cited a chilling statistic: a full 50% of the traffic fatalities in the city involve pedestrians. This compares with an average of 15-20%. This far from the first report about how dangerous our streets are for pedestrians. According to a U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study, SF is the 4th most dangerous city for pedestrians per capita (among U.S. cities with populations of 500,000 or more). So why do we have so many... Posted on October 18, 2009 at 02:18 pm by Callaway & Wolf

Rank This Week: 2521

Chicago Medical Malpractice...

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyers Blog

Covers birth injuries, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death. By Goldberg & Goldberg.

http://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticelawyersblog.com/

Nov 12
Medical Malpractice And Tort Reform: Enough Already

Joanne Doroshow wrote an excellent article in the Monday, November 9, 2009 edition of The Huffington Post called Medical Malpractice Tort Reform - We Are Already Suffering And Don't Need More. She points out that unless you are currently living under a rock you have heard the term "tort reform" but, sadly, probably don't know what it really means. In Illinois we have tort reform as it relates to medical malpractice. Starting in 1985, and every ten years thereafter, the state legislature has... Posted on November 12, 2009 at 08:27 am by Ian R. Alexander
Nov 6
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF RACHEL GILLIAM OFFER $10,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF HER KILLER

The family of Rachel Gilliam, a 25 year old woman who was killed by a hit and run driver on Chicago's northside last week is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of her killer. According to witnesses, Rachel was struck and killed by the driver of a silver 4-door Lexus as she attempted to hail a cab in the 4300 block of North Lincoln Avenue at approximately 3:30 a.m. November 1st. Rachel had just finished her shift at Bowman's Bar & Grill where she... Posted on November 6, 2009 at 12:51 pm by Ian R. Alexander
Nov 3
Lawry's Restaurant Settles Sex-Discrimination Lawsuit

The Lawrey's restaurant chain has agreed to settle a sex-descrimination lawsuit brought by the United States Equal Employment opportunity Commission on behalf of male employees of the restaurant. The lawsuit claimed that Lawry's barred men from waiting tables at its restaurants, including the one in Chicago. The Pasadena, California based chain will make $500,000 available to pay victims and will use $525,000 for training and advertising campaigns in order to comply with the terms of the... Posted on November 3, 2009 at 09:15 am by Ian R. Alexander

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Indiana Legal Blog

Indiana Legal Blog covers civil litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury litigation. By Indiana Injury Attorneys Parr Richey Obremskey & Morton.

http://www.indianalegalblog.com/

Nov 7
ATTORNEY PAUL KRUSE RESPONDS TO EDITORIAL ON TORT REFORM FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS

Below Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson Attorney Paul Kruse responds to an editorial published earlier this fall in the Lebanon Reporter. Mr. Kruse counters several myths relating to tort reform for medical malpractice lawsuits, citing studies supporting his argument that medical malpractice costs represent a small percentage of overall healthcare costs. Furthermore, Mr. Kruse explains why no further tort reform for medical malpractice claims is necessary.... Posted on November 7, 2009 at 10:00 am
Aug 7
EVIDENCE OF DISCOUNTED BILLS ADMISSIBLE TO DETERMINE “REASONABLE VALUE” OF MEDICAL SERVICES IN INDIANA PERSONAL INJURY CASES

In Stanley v. Walker, the two parties were involved in a car accident and the plaintiff filed a negligence complaint. The defendant asked the trial court to admit evidence that the plaintiff's healthcare providers discounted the medical bill. The plaintiff objected, arguing that any evidence of write offs would violate Indiana's collateral source statute, Ind. Code &#xc2&#xa7 34-44-1-2. The Court discussed how, in Indiana, the proper measure of medical expenses is the reasonable value of such expenses.... Posted on August 7, 2009 at 07:00 am
Aug 5
WRITTEN OFF MEDICAL BILLS NOT RECOVERABLE IN INDIANA ADULT WRONGFUL DEATH ACTION

After a patient's death, her estate in Butler v. Indiana Dept. of Ins. sought excess damages from the Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund. The Indiana Supreme Court held that, with respect to damages under Ind. Code &#xc2&#xa7 34-23-1-2(c)(3)(A), the amount recoverable by the plaintiff in a wrongful death case for the "reasonable medical expenses" necessitated by the wrongful act is the portion of the billed charges ultimately accepted pursuant contractual adjustments, not the initial amount billed.... Posted on August 5, 2009 at 07:00 am

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Nebraska Health Care Law Blog

Covers health care industry issues, electronic health care, HIPAA, medical malpractice and clinical trials. By Parsonage Vandenack Williams.

http://pvwlaw.wordpress.com

Nov 4
FTC Red Flag Rules Enforcement Delayed Until June 1, 2010

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") has again extended enforcement of the Red Flag Rules, now until June 1, 2010. The latest delay comes at the request of Congress, which is considering a bill that amends the identity theft rule by eliminating entities with fewer than 20 employees from complying. The House of Representatives passed that bill [...] Posted on November 4, 2009 at 11:17 am by emilyreiling
Nov 3
CMS ADOPTS PAYMENT POLICY & RATE CHANGES FOR SERVICES IN HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS AND AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS FOR 2010

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") has announced that most hospitals will receive an inflation update of 2.1 percent in their payment rates for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries in outpatient departments. Due to a Medicare requirement, CMS will reduce the update by 2.0 percentage points for hospitals that did not participate in quality data [...] Posted on November 3, 2009 at 08:07 am by emilyreiling
Oct 22
REMINDER: NOVEMBER 15, 2009 DEADLINE FOR MEDICARE PART D CREDITABLE COVERAGE NOTICES

Employers with group health plans need to provide Medicare Part D notices of creditable or non-creditable coverage to Medicare-eligible individuals by November 15, 2009. Employers can satisfy this requirement by including the notice in enrollment materials or in separate mailing during the fall. When preparing materials for distribution this fall, employers should be aware of [...] Posted on October 22, 2009 at 10:46 am by emilyreiling

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Texas Physician Law

Covers Texas healthcare law and medical malpractice. By Darrell Armer.

http://lrmlawblog.com/texasphysicianlaw

Nov 2
“Red Flags” Rule Delayed Again and New Exemptions Included in Legislation

At the urging of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced on Friday that it was delaying, for the fourth time, enforcement of the "Red Flags" rules. The date for enforcement has now been pushed back to June 1, 2010. The U.S. House of Representatives, on October 20, 2009, passed legislation (H.R. 3763) to exempt certain small businesses from the "Red Flags" rules, which require "creditors" to implement identity theft prevention programs. The new legislation would exclude medical... Posted on November 2, 2009 at 07:59 am by Darrell Armer
Sep 9
Changes Made to Non-compete Provisions Applicable to Physicians

The Texas Legislature made clear in the last session that the particular provisions required for a non-compete clause to be enforceable against a physician do not apply to a physician's investment in a hospital or an ambulatory surgical center. Section 15.50(b) of the Texas Business & Commerce Code contains three specific requirements that must be included if a covenant not to compete will be enforceable against a physician: (i) provide the physician access to a list of his/her patients... Posted on September 9, 2009 at 11:08 am by Darrell Armer
Aug 27
New Limits for Physician/Physician Group Relationships with DME Suppliers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued Transmittal 297, which provides that, as of September 8, 2009, only one durable medical equipment (DME) vendor shall be allowed to store and/or sell DME items at a physician's or a physician group's office, and sets forth specific requirements that must be met in connection with these arrangements. Specifically, the DME vendor and physician/physician group will need to ensure that (i) title to the DME transfers to the enrolled... Posted on August 27, 2009 at 02:10 pm by Joseph Nelson

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Indiana Personal Injury Lawyer...

Indiana Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers auto accidents, medical malpractice and truck accidents. By Hovde Dassow & Deets LLC.

http://www.indianapersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 29
Indiana Court of Appeals Rules Against Allstate In Underinsured Motorist Case

On October 29, 2009, in the matter of Brown-Day v. Allstate Insurance Co., the Indiana Court of Appeals held that Allstate, as the Plaintiff's UIM carrier, was not entitled to substitute the dismissed tort feasor as the party defendant for purposes of the underinsured motorist trial to prevent prejudice from the "mention of insurance" under Evid. R. 411. According to the Court (Barnes, J. writing with Kirsch and Vaidik, JJ. concurring): Evidence Rule 411 simply is not a mechanism providing for... Posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:43 am
Oct 26
Indiana Medical Malpractice Verdict

On October 6, 2009, a Bloomington, Indiana jury returned a verdict in favor of Plaintiffs Wanda and Bart Fitzgerald in their medical malpractice claim against Defendant Dr. Alan Wise. The claim arose out of a burn Wanda Fitzgerald received as a result of being rolled over onto an electrocautery unit during surgery. The Fitzgeralds were represented by attorney Nick Deets of the Indianapolis firm Hovde Dassow & Deets LLC. Posted on October 26, 2009 at 07:51 am
Oct 26
Indiana Medical Malpractice Verdict

On October 6, 2009, a Bloomington, Indiana jury returned a verdict in favor of Plaintiffs Wanda and Bart Fitzgerald in their medical malpractice claim against Defendant Dr. Alan Wise. The claim arose out of a burn Wanda Fitzgerald received as a result of being rolled over onto an electrocautery unit during surgery. The Fitzgeralds were represented by attorney Nick Deets of the Indianapolis firm Hovde Dassow & Deets LLC. Posted on October 26, 2009 at 07:51 am

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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/

Oct 28
Broward County Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Dead And One In Critical Condition

Broward County, Florida - A three-vehicle accident on I-595 left one man dead and another in critical condition, according to a spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol. The fatal motorcycle accident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. According to FHP, two motorcycles were eastbound in the left lane near Hiatus Road and a four-door Kia, driven by twenty-two year old Erica Vieira Borges of Sunrise was eastbound in the center lane ahead of the motorcycles. Reports indicate that when the... Posted on October 28, 2009 at 08:01 am by James Hannon, Esq.
Oct 13
Fort Lauderdale - Nursing Malpractice Exposes Patients To Disease

Ft. Lauderdale - Medical malpractice occurs on a daily basis in Florida and throughout the United States when medical care and treatment fall below the accepted standards of care. It is particularly appalling when the mistakes involve negligence in carrying out some of the most basic procedures such as the administration of intravenous fluids. Earlier this month, hospital officials at Broward General Medical Center announced that they were investigating a nurse's actions that may have exposed... Posted on October 13, 2009 at 10:27 am by James Hannon, Esq.
Aug 27
Florida - Pharmacy Medication Errors Remain a Major Problem

Medication errors, whether the result of pharmacy errors or medical malpractice represent a significant portion of the preventable medical errors that take place every year in Florida and throughout the U.S. It was ten years ago that the Institute of Medicine (IOM) declared that as many as 98,000 people die each year needlessly because of "preventable medical harm and errors." A decade later, it is debatable whether any real progress has been made to reduce these errors and the harm that they... Posted on August 27, 2009 at 12:50 pm by James Hannon, Esq.

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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. “Sandy” Waterman, Jr.

http://www.virginiainjuryattorneyblog.com/

Oct 19
Virginia Circuit Court: Contempt – a Lawyer’s Reconsideration

By letter dated October 9, 2009, Rev. Ricky E. Carr sought Hampton Circuit Court to reconsider the contempt finding and sanctions against him. The Chief Judge ruled against Rev. Carr on October 8, 2009, in the special case of Carr v. Carr, No. 05-378. Rev. Carr has not accepted adverse Court rulings previously either. In his special case, he unsuccessfully sought modification of the support order against him in Hampton Circuit Court, and thereafter he unsuccessfully has sought rehearing en banc... Posted on October 19, 2009 at 07:30 am by Avery T. "Sandy" Waterman, Jr., Esq.
Oct 16
Virginia Motor Vehicle Accident – a Lawyer’s Settlement

Williamsburg and Newport News personal injury lawyer, Avery T. "Sandy" Waterman, Jr., Esq., just settled another motor vehicle accident claim. The case occurred in Newport News, Virginia. If you or a loved one are victim are the victim of wrongful death, brain injury or other personal injury, please contact Avery T. "Sandy" Waterman, Jr., Esq. in Newport News or Williamsburg, Virginia, at 888.881.7881, 757.881.9881 or contact him online. Posted on October 16, 2009 at 07:30 am by Avery T. "Sandy" Waterman, Jr., Esq.
Oct 14
Virginia: Ca. Code Ann. §8.01-355(B) – a Lawyer’s Reconsideration

On October 14, 2009, Newport News Circuit Court denied defendants' Motion for Reconsideration in this medical malpractice case. In Andleton v. Connolly, No. 31197, the Judge construed Va. Code Ann. &#xc2&#xa78.01-335(B) on a matter of first impression. If you or a loved one are victim of medical malpractice, brain injury or other personal injury, please contact Avery T. "Sandy" Waterman, Jr., Esq. in Newport News or Williamsburg, Virginia, at 888.881.7881, 757.881.9881 or contact him online. Posted on October 14, 2009 at 07:30 am by Avery T. "Sandy" Waterman, Jr., Esq.

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Portland Personal Injury Attorney...

Portland Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers injury issues, the civil justice system, consumer safety, legislation and cases of note. By David Sugerman.

http://pdxpersonalinjuryattorney.com

Oct 9
National Public Radio coverage of Iraq vets’ exposure to sodium dichromate

Here is a link to NPR's story on National Guard soldiers' exposures to sodium dichromate while serving in Iraq. The story focuses on the West Virginia National Guard, though it also mentions that soldiers from Indiana and Oregon were exposed to the same chemicals at the same site. Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs convened a hearing on the military's response to the exposure. This comes quick on the heels of the Department of Defense Inspector General's announcement of an... Posted on October 9, 2009 at 08:14 am by davidsugerman
Oct 6
West Virginia National Guard troops file suit against KBR for exposure injuries

Add the West Virginia National Guard troops to the list of Iraqi war vets exposed to chemicals while guarding KBR contractors at Qarmat Ali in 2003. Here is a recent news story about the filing on behalf of the West Virginia soldiers. Rocky Bixby and I met a few of the West Virginia Guard soldiers when Rocky and I ventured back to Washington D.C. for Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearings in August. I was struck at the time that the stories of representatives of the Indiana and West... Posted on October 6, 2009 at 03:33 pm by davidsugerman
Oct 2
Court fee increases threaten middle and low-income Oregonians access to civil justice system

The Oregon budget crisis created a number of problems and many are still coming home to roost. Now the bill has come for the civil justice system. Effective yesterday, the Oregon Judicial Department implemented new fees for filing lawsuits and routine court matters. Here's a report in today's Oregonian. The new fee system is confusing, in that it's hard to calculate how much it costs to file a lawsuit. Filing fees morph and shift based upon the amount of money at issue in the case, the number... Posted on October 2, 2009 at 09:21 am by davidsugerman

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Minnesota Medical Malpractice Blog...

Minnesota Medical Malpractice Blog

Covers Minnesota medical and medication errors. By Jason C. Brown.

http://www.mnmedicalmalpracticeblog.com/

Oct 7
Minnesota Hospital Malpractice Lawyer Discusses Hospital Error Lawsuits

Hospital malpractice involves the negligence of hospital staff which leads to inferior or improper medical care, which in turn results in the unwarranted pain and suffering (or even death) of a patient. This implies that the patient does not receive quality medical care and support, which is expected from medical professionals. The term 'hospital staff' is not just limited to doctors, but also includes nurses, pharmacists, technicians and other hospital staff members. Here are some common forms... Posted on October 7, 2009 at 07:01 pm
Sep 24
Minnesota Emergency Room Malpractice Attorney Summarizes Emergency Room Malpractice Cases

The ER is the most hectic and demanding work environment in the medical field. Emergency rooms are also the place for countless medical errors, some of which result in serious injuries (or wrongful death) to a patient. Statistics reveal that approximately 225,000 patients die each year because of an act of medical malpractice. More than half of these deaths are attributed to emergency room errors. There are a number of causes of emergency room errors. One of the primary reasons involves poor... Posted on September 24, 2009 at 07:47 pm
Aug 25
Minnesota Surgery Malpractice Lawyer Addresses Surgery Malpractice Actions

Millions prefer to go through a surgical procedure in order to achieve a prompt recovery and pain-free result. The benefits of any type of surgery are great, but at the same time the possibility of surgical malpractice cannot be ignored. Surgical malpractice has become a major issue as there are numerous reports of thousands of deaths associated with surgical mistakes. Any type of surgery is associated with few risk factors such as anesthesia, reactions, blood clots, infections, and many other... Posted on August 25, 2009 at 03:13 pm

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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/

Oct 7
Misdiagnosis of Enterovirus

A Florida jury has jus awarded the parents of a 15 year old girl $4.3 million in a medical malpractice case that was filed in 1996. The case arose when the girl was born, at which time doctors misdiagnosed a virus that the girl had. As a result, the girl's brain and kidneys were permanently damages. The girl now has severe vision problems and permanent cirrhosis of the liver. Once the girl got sick, the doctors allegedly ignored symptoms that pointed to an enterovirus, a typically mild illness... Posted on October 7, 2009 at 03:17 pm
Sep 30
Statute of LImitations in Maryland in a Medical Malpractice Case

In a Maryland medical malpractice case, the "Statute of Limitations" governs how long a person has to file a claim or lawsuit. In Maryland, most medical malpractice cases involving adults must be filed within 3 years from the date the injury would have been discovered by a reasonable person. In an adult case, the 3 year deadline may be extended up to 2 additional years , but never more than five years from the date of the injury. In a Maryland medical malpractice case for a child, the statute... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 03:25 pm
Sep 30
Maryland's Wrongful Death Act

In Maryland, when a person dies wrongfully, certain family members have the right to sue for "Wrongful Death." A Wrongful Death case is a type of personal injury case that usually arises in medical malpractice and other major injury matters such as those involving automobile collisions, product liability, etc. A Wrongful Death case in Maryland usually is brought by a parent, spouse (only if married, as common law marriages do not count) or child of the dead person. In such a case, the family... Posted on September 30, 2009 at 03:16 pm

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Philadelphia Birth Injury Lawyer...

Philadelphia Birth Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers cerebral palsy and other birth injuries. By Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C.

http://www.philadelphiabirthinjurylawyerblog.com/

Sep 23
Neurologists Report New Potential Sign of Cerebral Palsy

Pregnant Philadelphia women have a new tool to assess whether their child may develop neurological or cognitive problems. Neurologists have reported that children born with small heads (microcephaly) may have a higher risk of developing cerebral palsy, epilepsy, cognitive delays, learning disabilities, mental retardation, and eye and ear disorders. Each year almost 30,000 children in the United States are born with a head circumference smaller than that of 97 percent of children. The condition... Posted on September 23, 2009 at 09:45 am by Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C.
Jul 7
Cerebral Palsy Treatment Using Vital Stim Therapy

Some cerebral palsy patients are now improving their abilities to swallow through an unconventional treatment method. The Vital Stim treatment method used primarily in assisting stroke victims with swallowing appears to help cerebral palsy patients with their abilities to speak and swallow. Using the Vital Stim method, a speech language pathologist used neuromuscular electrical stimulation along one child's throat and face. This noninvasive treatment is used for stimulation of the nerves along... Posted on July 7, 2009 at 10:08 am by Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C.
Jul 7
Study Finds Link Between Delivery Method and Birth Injury

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found a possible link between vaginal deliveries with operations and birth injuries. In the study an operative vaginal delivery is when a physician uses forceps or a vacuum extraction to pull the baby through a birth canal. The study found that the risk of baby injury is at the highest level when both the forceps and the vacuum extraction methods are used. In addition, the baby in the delivery was found to be most likely hurt during... Posted on July 7, 2009 at 10:06 am by Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C.

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Texas Injury Law

Information about laws and rights of consumers against insurance companies and large corporations. Published by the Bailey Law Firm.

http://www.txinjurylawblog.com/

Aug 10
Medical negligence

The rules in Texas are so onerous and recovery so limited, medical negligence litigation is all but prohibited. According to a recent investigative report by Hurst Newspapers "Experts estimate that a staggering 98,000 people die from preventable medical errors each year. More Americans die each month of preventable medical injuries than died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001." [www.bailey-law.com] Posted on August 10, 2009 at 09:25 am
Jul 13
Suffication of children

On July 2, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled of 400,000 Simplicity drop-side cribs because their risk of suffocation. Federal officials said that plastic hardware can lose its structural integrity and create a potentially deadly gap between the drop side and the crib mattress. It's the latest in a series of Simplicity recalls. Simplicity is now out of business. Similar hazards have been found in cribs made by many other companies. Since 2007, more than 4.6 million cribs have... Posted on July 13, 2009 at 11:46 am
Jun 18
Zicam

Zicam is a homeopathic cold remedy that you take through your nose. Consumers are at risk for losing their sense of smell and taste. The FDA is now involved and the maker has suspended shipments. This product should not have been marketed as an over the counter medicine. How did this come about? The litigation will answer many questions. [www.bailey-law.com] Posted on June 18, 2009 at 12:53 pm

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Podiatry Malpractice Blog

Focused on medical malpractice, specifically in the Podiatric field. Published by podiatrist and attorney Michael A. Quinn.

http://www.podiatrymalpracticeblog.com/

Apr 15
Podiatrist sentenced to probation for drug charge (North Carolina)

A Grifton podiatrist was sentenced to probation and a fine for a drug charge. Dr. Paul Joseph Civatte, 52, was given a sentence of 12 months of probation and a fine for a reduced charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. The case dated back to Dr. Civatte's 2007 arrest for possession of cocaine and maintaining a automobile for the use of controlled substances(CDS). Dr. Civatee, who is a podiatrist at Greenville Foot and Ankle Center, was arrested for allegedly possessing two grams of cocaine... Posted on April 15, 2009 at 05:54 am
Apr 7
Podiatrist accused in drugs for sex case (Missouri)

Dr. Dave Dai Quang Pham, a St. Louis podiatrist, is accused of trying to exchange prescription drugs for sex. The St. Francois County Prosecutor charged 49-year-old Dr. Pham with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, distribution of a controlled substance, and a misdemeanor, patronizing prostitution. Source: Associated Press (April 2, 2009) Posted on April 7, 2009 at 04:19 am
Apr 4
Missouri Podiatrist pleads guilty (MO)

A St. Louis, Missouri podiatrist has plead guilty to obstructing a federal audit when she provided the Medicare program with a false and backdated treatment record, U.S. said Thursday. Bic Chau Stafford, D.P.M., 59, who practices at the Family Foot and Ankle Care Center in Maryland Heights, as well as assorted assisted living facilities in St. Louis County and St. Louis City, plead guilty to one felony count of obstruction of a federal audit. When sentenced Dr. Stafford faces fines of up to... Posted on April 4, 2009 at 06:23 am

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The Injury Blog

Covers injury and accident law topics such as car accidents, medical malpractice, and personal injury news. Published by Total Injury.

http://blog.totalinjury.com/

Feb 3
First Peanut Butter-Related Wrongful Death Suits Filed

More than 30 million pounds of peanut butter have been recalled in the face of a salmonella outbreak at one of the country's largest peanut butter producers. The peanut butter found its way into cookies, sandwhich crackers, granola bars and other products. Now, the first personal injury lawsuits are being filed against Ohio-based company King Nut and the Peanut Corp. of America, of Lynchburg, Va. Wrongful death lawsuits are being filed by the families of two residents of the same nurisng home... Posted on February 3, 2009 at 07:22 am by Editor
Jan 28
Groundbreaking Cheerleading Injury Ruling in Wisconsin

The Associated Press carries news of a ruling that could have a major impact on personal injury lawsuits. The Wisconsin Supreme Ruled that cheerleading is a contact sport, which means that participants cannot be sued for accidental injuries. From the article: "The court ruled that a former high school cheerleader cannot sue a teammate who failed to stop her fall while she was practicing a stunt. The court also said the injured cheerleader cannot sue her school district." The ruling stems from a... Posted on January 28, 2009 at 10:29 am by Editor
Jan 26
Updates on Lawsuits Stem from TVA Ash Spill

The Knoxville News-Sentinel today has an interesting story on how the Tennessee Valley Authority handled communications in the moments after holding pond levees broke and sent 5.4 million cubic yards of fly ash, a toxic byproduct of coal combustion, into the surrounding areas of Roane County, Tennessee. The story states: "The Tennessee Valley Authority didn't use a mandated command structure for interagency disaster response at the Kingston Fossil Plant's fly ash spill, making coordination with... Posted on January 26, 2009 at 08:02 am by Editor

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Injury Victims Have Rights

Covers injury law in the New York City area, including auto accidents, liquor liability, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and slip and fall. Published by Cassisi and Cassisi, PC.

http://www.cassisilaw.com/

Dec 15
Safety Tips for Driving abroad

For expert safty tips for driving abroad click here. Posted on December 15, 2008 at 03:05 pm
May 22
Safe Driving Tips

Here are some important tips to help you have a safer driving experience. Before driving a car, do a simple safety check. Turn on the lights and walk around the vehicle to ensure that all lights are in working order. Also check your blinkers for proper operation. Look for any fluid leaks or things hanging from the vehicle. Check that the tires are properly inflated. Drive with your headlights on, a car is visible for nearly 4 times the distance with its headlights on even during daytime hours.... Posted on May 22, 2008 at 08:52 am
May 16
What Happens if You Get Hurt in a Hospital Due to a Hospital Error?

Hospitals are supposed to be places where people get well. Unfortunately, hospitals are sometimes places where injuries occur. New York State's three largest medical insurers - Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford and HIP - now want to stop paying hospitals when preventable adverse events or malpractice occur. The insurers plan to implement language in their policies prohibiting the hospital from billing the carrier for the subsequent treatment required as a result of hospital errors. This is... Posted on May 16, 2008 at 01:00 pm

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The Faerber Law Firm Blog

Covers automobile accidents, dog bites, and medical malpractice.

http://www.faerberlaw.com/blog

Oct 2
Salt Lake Medical Malpractice Lawyer on Nerve Compression and Burns During Surgery

By Jared Faerber of The Faerber Law Firm No one expects to report for an abdominal or knee surgery and come out of the operation with a permanent nerve injury or burn to a completely different part of the body. Yet this occurs more often than necessary in Utah hospitals and surgical centers. It is often the result of malpractice. Improper positioning and padding during surgery can lead to compression neuropathy, A condition wherein nerves become compressed or entrapped due to trauma, pressure,... Posted on October 2, 2008 at 11:43 pm by admin
Jul 22
Utah Car Accident Lawyer Reveals Insurance Industry’s Dirty Secrets

By Jared Faerber of The Faerber Law Firm Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} Insurance companies deliberately delay, deny, and... Posted on July 22, 2008 at 05:55 pm by admin
Jul 21
Utah Dog Bite Lawyer on Animal Attacks and Utah Dog Law

By Jared Faerber of The Faerber Law Firm A dog attack may last only a few seconds, but the physical and emotional scars can last a lifetime. Utah law is appropriately favorable to victims of dog bites. Under Utah law, a dog owner is liable for injuries caused by his or her dog whether or not that dog has previously bitten others or shown signs of being vicious. Lawyers call this strict liability, or liability without fault. It is an easier standard than negligence because it does not require... Posted on July 21, 2008 at 11:53 pm by admin