While our seniors deserve the best, many times nursing home care falls below the standard of care. Employers of abusive staff cannot turn a blind eye to the situation. If you see signs of elder abuse:1) Take names; 2) Call law enforcement; and 3) Call our firm. We...
Month: May 2017
How Not To Fix Medical Malpractice Tort Law, According To A Surgeon
Politicians and lobbyists are pushing for medical malpractice tort reform all across the country. Namely, many representatives want to put a compensation cap on damages a plaintiff can receive. While this is clearly a gouge against medical malpractice lawsuits, it is...
$33 Million Won in Malpractice Lawsuit
Just last month, in April 2017, a federal judge recently ruled in favor of plaintiff Marla Dixon against her obstetrician. The tragedy that begun the case started in December of 2012 when Ms. Dixon went into labor. Hers wasn't expected to be a high-risk pregnancy, but...
The True Cost Of Medical Malpractice – It May Surprise You
Why are costs so high?" Some pundits have mistakenly attributed the high cost of healthcare in the U.S. to lawsuits. Here, Forbes shows why they're wrong.
The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion
Many people believe that the opinion of one doctor is just as good as any other, but in many situations that simply isn't true. Sometimes the initial doctor a patient visits is only a general practitioner and therefore is not an expert in that particular type of...