Medical Malpractice Defense

Researchers at the esteemed Johns Hopkins Medicine discovered that over a quarter of a million deaths per year are caused by medical mistakes, making them the number three cause of death here in the United States. With that many medical mistakes occurring, does it...

A medical malpractice lawsuit typically arises from allegations of negligence or errors in treatment. As a doctor, facing such a lawsuit can be one of the most challenging experiences in your career, and you may wonder if your livelihood could be on the line. Here is...

As a healthcare professional, you are passionate about caring for your patients. You are proud of your job and career accomplishments.  Unfortunately, mistakes do happen. If you believe a patient is wrongfully accusing you of medical malpractice, you need to prepare...

As a medical professional, you know malpractice suits can be time-consuming, not to mention potentially costly. They can also damage your reputation and cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. When a patient alleges wrongdoing, it is crucial to remain calm and take...

While medical records are often the last concern of a physician during treatment, the documents included in a patient's chart and office records are often the foundation for a physician's defense against medical malpractice claims. How can medical paperwork help a...

Nursing home patients and residents are among the most vulnerable populations to treat in a care facility. Their physical and mental conditions can deteriorate quickly for reasons unrelated to their care, and complications can arise beyond the control of facility care...

Medical malpractice cases have the potential to draw considerable attention and public scrutiny. Plaintiffs may be seeking huge sums of money; allegations can sound very serious; reputations and professional licensing can be at stake. Understandably, medical...

No one wants any woman or baby to face challenges or setbacks before, during or following birth. However, the grim reality is that it can happen. When it does, people often turn to an obstetrician-gynecologist for answers and liability. However, the fact is that...

Any time childbirth has an adverse outcome for a mother or baby, figuring out what might have gone wrong is a top priority for everyone involved. People often are quick to blame the care providers involved in the labor and delivery, but the fact is that some adverse...

Artificial intelligence plays an increasingly weighty role in medicine. We see it in areas ranging from chatbots connecting patients with providers to the performance of robotic surgeries. Indeed, AI is a valuable component in making improvements to patient care. That...