AN UNEXPECTED VERDICT IN AN 11 YEAR FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE CASE
AN UNEXPECTED VERDICT IN AN 11-YEAR FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE CASE A recent case involving a seemingly straight forward failure to diagnose actually resulted in a verdict in favor of the defense. A regular checkup of an elderly man included a prostrate cancer screening test which revealed that his prostrate-specific antigen (PSA) levels […]
Delay in Stroke Diagnosis Lawsuits
Tragedy has struck the lives of many people and their families when medical professionals fail to or delay providing a stroke diagnosis. A stroke can result in a person suffering paralysis, reduced mental capabilities, and even death. If you are a medical malpractice lawyer, you like to stay informed on recent case law. A primer […]
Medical Expert’s Lack of Clinical Practice Hours Leads to Exclusion and Summary Judgment
The United States Avoids Liability in a medical malpractice lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs Opposing counsel often challenge the other side’s expert witness qualifications in medical malpractice lawsuits. This strategy can prove instrumental in the ultimate outcome of a case. Many successful malpractice lawyers rely on expert witness service companies to identify […]
Family Awarded $388,000 Following Heart Patient’s Internal Bleeding Death While on Coumadin
A jury in San Francisco awarded $388,000 to a deceased 59-year-old patient’s family after finding that her doctor failed to adequately check the woman’s blood levels after prescribing her the medication Coumadin, a brand name of blood-thinning drug warfarin. The doctor is a prominent cardiologist in the Bay Area and was the president of the […]
State Statutes Governing Medical Expert Witness Testimony
Expert testimony must comply with applicable state statutes governing medical expert witness testimony In July 2021, the Court of Appeals of Georgia, in Stephanie Orr et al. v. SSC Atlanta Operating Company d/b/a Northeast Atlanta Health and Rehabilitation Center, affirmed the trial courts disqualification of the Appellant’s expert witnesses, holding that the experts did not meet […]
Plaintiff and Wife Awarded 8.5 Million For Failure to Communicate Incidental Finding
A jury in Leigh County awarded $8.5 million in damages to Plaintiff and his wife after finding two St. Luke’s University Health Network doctors failed to properly notify him that a scan showed a potentially cancerous tumor in his bladder. The jury awarded $2 million for past pain and suffering, $6 million for future pain […]
California Court of Appeals Upholds $9.25 Million Non-Economic Damages Award for Removal of Mass from Plaintiff’s Penis Without Consent
In October of this past year, a California Court of Appeals upheld a jury award of $9.25 Million in Burchell v. Faculty Physicians & Surgeons of the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2020 WL 5422950. The Court of Appeals concluded that though the award “… is, no doubt, a sizeable award, but Burchell’s […]
Vaccine Injury Claims
Compensation, Covid-19 Claims & Vaccine Injury Expert Witnesses Vaccines play a vital role in our society. Childhood vaccinations, adult vaccinations, vaccinations for travelers, and pandemic vaccinations are all needed safeguards against diseases and illnesses. However, injuries and side effects from vaccines, though rare, do occur. “Anaphylactic reactions to vaccines are estimated to occur at a […]
Illinois Jury Awards Record $101 Million for Baby Severely Brain Damaged at Birth
In November 2019, an Illinois jury awarded $101 million to a mother whose baby was severely brain-damaged at birth. The Cook County jury found that West Suburban Medical Center and its staff failed to monitor Tequila Sallis properly, even after telling them she could not feel her baby move. The hospital staff ignored Baby Gerald’s […]
Legal Update-COVID 19
COVID 19 Medical Malpractice Challenges Physicians, medical professionals, and hospital administrations are facing unprecedented times in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic. From overcrowded hospitals, to overworked doctors, to rationing and scarcity of ventilators, COVID-19 presents unique medical challenges. Despite the proliferation of vaccinations, there are still hundreds and thousands of […]