Nuclear verdicts in medical malpractice cases have increased, with averages reaching $56 million in 2024, says the AMA.
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 ...
The number of $10 million-plus medical malpractice jury awards is growing. Learn how some states are starting to combat it.
A court dismissed a malpractice suit regarding unwanted CPR because the plaintiff failed to establish the standard of care for checking MOLST orders.
FIGHT. SHE WAS ARRESTED THIS WEEK. BREVARD COUNTY JURY AWARDED $27 MILLION TO A 58 YEAR OLD MAN WHO WAS PARTIALLY PARALYZED AFTER A SPINAL SURGERY. WESH 2 NEWS BREVARD COUNTY REPORTER MEGAN MORIARTY ...
“Thankfully, Ms. Farris did go to the ER where she was diagnosed with sepsis from her surgery complications,” a medical ...
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Head of Medical Malpractice, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has said ...
The state attorney general’s office is arguing to dismiss a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice after an incarcerated man died from peptic ulcer disease that went undiagnosed and untreated. The man, ...
Generally speaking, a plaintiff has two years in which to file a personal injury lawsuit, including one for medical malpractice. Exceptions to this general rule abound. Generally speaking, a plaintiff ...
Sommers Schwartz, P.C., a Detroit-based law firm, announced a multi-million-dollar settlement this week for a case against a ...
Senator Clay Yarborough says the issue came to his attention from hearing the stories of family members The Florida Legislature has approved a controversial bill that would allow some family members ...