Medical malpractice lawsuits have dropped in state
Medical malpractice lawsuits in Pennsylvania have dropped by more than 40 percent for four consecutive years compared to the two years before two rules were changed by the state Supreme Court in 2003. Statewide and in most of Northeast Pennsylvania, atto
Medical malpractice lawsuits dropping in state
Medical malpractice lawsuits in Pennsylvania have dropped by more than 40 percent for four consecutive years compared to years prior to two related rule changes by the state Supreme Court in 2003. Statewide and in most of Northeastern Pennsylvania, atto
At conference on avoidable care, experts say malpractice lawsuits not the central issue
At a conference attended by dozens of doctors, the message of one panel discussion might have seemed out of place: Medical malpractice is not a primary culprit in the rising cost of medical care.
Man with Amputated Penis Sues for Medical Malpractice
Enrique Milla claims he went to doctors for elective penile implant surgery. The procedure was to correct his erectile dysfunction, NBC Miami reports. But it took a turn for the worse and his penis was removed. He accuses the anesthesiologist, Dr. Laurentiu Boeru, of failing to postpone the surgery.
Did You Know... Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Are Declining?
"The number of medical malpractice suits filed in the U.S. each year is actually declining...." So reports Kate Madden Yee at AuntMinnie.com , quoting a report from Dr. Richard Daffner and Dr. Leonard Berlin. Even when plaintiffs do file suit and win, "most cases settle for the insurance money, despite frightening news headlines that report settlements of millions of dollars." Even when ...
Medical malpractice claims hold steady across Pennsylvania
The number of medical malpractice filings in Pennsylvania have leveled off after a six-year decline.
Clipboard: Seven Mass. hospitals pledge transparency, apologies when error occur
Liz Kowalczyk writes in today’s Globe that seven Massachusetts hospitals, including two in Boston, are piloting a program aimed at resolving potential medical malpractice cases before they become lawsuits. The program, which would encourage doctors and nurses to disclose mistakes and apologize for them, is expected to curb costly litigation and improve relationship between providers and patients.
Illinois Medical Malpractice Attorney Says HEALTH Act Would Harm Patients’ Rights
Patrick A. Salvi of Chicago’s Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. says the U.S. Senate should consider the struggles of injured patients and their families and reject ‘flawed’ tort reform bill.Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 27, 2012 Illinois medical malpractice lawyer Patrick A. Salvi today reiterated his firm’s opposition to a federal bill to cap damages in medical negligence lawsuits, calling the ...
New Study Crushes Key Claim in Federal Medmal Debate
It's an article of faith among those who propose federal limits on awards in medical malpractice lawsuits. They always proclaim that the Texas state law limiting such awards resulted in thousands of doctors moving to the state. Examples: "This last year, 21,000 more physicians practicing medicine in Texas because they know they can do what they love and not be sued." Texas Gov. Rick Perry ...