Several states are updating their laws surrounding tort law and medical malpractice in 2026 to change the limits on damages and further regulate the scope of lawsuits as malpractice awards continue to ...

Medical malpractice claims cost the healthcare industry billions of dollars, but the costs include more than just dollars. Often there is accompanying damage to a hospital’s reputation and to staff ...

Attorney and retired physician assistant Tracy Liberatore has announced the launch of the National Expert Academy (NEA), an educational platform designed to help clinicians develop the knowledge and ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — How are attorneys using electronic records to prove negligence in medical malpractice cases? What is medical malpractice and how long do you have to file suit? On this ...

When a child suffers harm due to medical negligence, the emotional toll on families can be overwhelming. Parents trust healthcare providers to deliver care that protects and nurtures their child’s ...

Medical malpractice remains one of the most contentious and complex areas of law, involving patients who suffer harm due to the negligence of healthcare professionals. When individuals place their ...

A rewrite of a limited bill about interest payments on medical malpractice lawsuits would more than double a current cap that often leaves victims with millions of dollars less than their lifetime ...

What started as a “small little bill” by Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Rockingham, to cap prejudgement interest in medical ...

With New Mexico feeling the strain of a health care provider shortage that has led to long wait times and limited services, ...

A Mobile County jury Thursday awarded $50 million in a wrongful-death medical malpractice case.

At the center of both bills is Louisiana’s $500,000 cap on damages for mistakes made by physicians or hospitals when treating patients. The limit, which has not increased in 50 years, excludes future ...