The Law is Struggling to Catch Up with the Corporatization of Healthcare
By Tyler Goldberg-Hoss Since the Washington State Supreme Court adopted the corporate negligence doctrine in 19841, our society has seen a change in the way in which health care is delivered. In the (mythical) past, physicians graduated medical school with the near-glow of divinity surrounding them. They were trained in the art of medicine, a secret […]
Beware the Ghost of the Locality Rule
The concept of a “locality rule” for medical negligence cases exists for many in rather a theoretical world. The reality is that the locality rule in fact remains with us, though not in a way that is always apparent. Local economic and cultural factors continue to exist that vary the standard of care in certain […]
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Introduction “Cauda equina syndrome1 is a potentially devastating spinal condition associated with substantial morbidity, and often leads to litigation.”2 Although first described nearly a century ago, the medical community continues to struggle with an agreed upon definition for Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES). More importantly for patients who suffer from its often catastrophic results, the medical […]
Zoom Justice in the Time of COVID
A just result for a deserving boy and his family Six years ago, Tyler Goldberg-Hoss received a call from another medical malpractice attorney in the area. He had a conflict with a potential case that had come in – something about a baby suffering an injury during intubation – and wanted to see if Tyler […]
A Year to Forget. Or Is It?
This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of Trial News. What. A. Year. As much as has already been written about the pandemic, this piece is about how it has affected medical malpractice in Washington. Obviously, the pandemic has profoundly altered how health care is delivered. While some changes are temporary, many permanent […]
Spinal Cord Compression Cases: Different Malpractice Settings but the Same Causation Hurdles
Spinal cord injuries are devastating not just for those who suffer from them but their loved ones, too. Depending on the spinal cord level and severity of the injury, it can impact all areas of life: the ability to be independent; to be mobile; to work; to not live with chronic pain; to have bowel […]
When Nothing Seems to Go Right…
Sometimes it feels like anything that can go wrong does. That certainly felt the case for our unfortunate client who suffered a tragic string of errors during her treatment and in litigation.
GCA Can Lead to Blindness, Legal Liability: The risks of giant cell arteritis
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) can lead to permanent vision impairment if not promptly treated with high-dose steroids. GCA can also result in medical negligence claims because the outcome – sometimes total bilateral blindness – is so devastating.
When a Doctor’s Malpractice Prevents Proving Causation
It is not uncommon that victims of medical negligence cannot prove a crucial element of their case – causation – precisely because of the negligence of the health care provider.
Urgent Care Clinics – Attempting to Fill a Gap in Healthcare, But Can Patients Fall Through the Cracks?
There are dozens of Urgent/Immediate/Express/Convenient Care Clinics in Washington State. Such clinics attempt to fill a perceived gap in healthcare, available for folks who have healthcare needs that don’t rise to the level (in both time and cost) of an emergency room visit, or when it is inconvenient (or impossible) to see their primary care doctor (if they have one).
