Medical Malpractice

May 10, 2013

Who is responsible for virtual doctors’ errors?

Many people are discovering a new convenient health care option. Seeing a doctor from the comfort of your living room […]
May 7, 2013

Malpractice claims hold doctors accountable, cost industry little

There has been a lot of debate across the country in recent years on whether or not states should put […]
April 30, 2013

Superbugs threaten patient safety, pose malpractice concerns

Superbugs are dangerous germs that appear to be largely resistant to antibiotics and other approaches to kill the bacteria. These […]
April 4, 2013

Can doctors fight online medical malpractice claims?

Patients who feel that a physician’s negligence contributed to a poor outcome can file medical malpractice lawsuits. They can go […]
March 27, 2013

Medical malpractice award shows need to follow protocols

A recent jury award in a medical malpractice case in Rome, New York, underscores the importance of following medical protocols […]
March 21, 2013

A doctor speaks about medical malpractice

It is unusual for doctors to report errors caused by medical malpractice – either those they commit or those they […]
February 26, 2013

Family sues Montefiore for medical malpractice

A Bronx family is without a mother because a doctor failed to remove the entire placenta after she gave birth […]
February 7, 2013

Will foes of medical malpractice damage caps prevail in MO?

The advocates of so-called tort reform are back in Missouri. Although the cap on damages in medical malpractice cases was […]
January 17, 2013

Experience teaches young doctor about medical malpractice, Part 2

In our previous post, we introduced Dr. Elaine Goodman, who observed numerous medical mistakes while her mother was hospitalized for […]