There are important differences between classic medical malpractice and suits involving clinical trials, sometimes referred to as research litigation.
A recently filed lawsuit hopes to close the "corporate shield loophole," which allows employers or negligent doctors to pay on a claim involving the doctor while not disclosing the payout to the National Practitioner Data Bank
According to a recent Consumer Reports report, a small but significant number of physicians are allowed to practice even though they have been subject to disciplinary action by state medical boards.
A new Supreme Court case presents an unusual legal theory for redressing physical harm to patients caused by medical malpractice.
A leading physician-owned malpractice insurer is using the data it collects on medical negligence lawsuits in an effort to teach its members to avoid mistakes that may result in malpractice claims.
A recent journal article concluded that medical error is the third leading cause of death in the US, behind heart disease and cancer.
Medical malpractice cases rarely resolve in a jury trial
Beware of misleading health care claims from "alternative" health care providers, such as "pastoral provider licenses" and others like it.
It is more important to know what jurors think of your claim than it is to have your own thoughts about it. After all, you don’t get to decide your case. The jury does.
A recent study found that 1% of doctors are responsible for nearly 33% of paid medical malpractice claims.