For a new mother, the birth is supposed to be a joyous and wonderful affair. There are few things more special than bringing a new life into the world. However, for a young mother in Northern Ireland, her trip to the hospital to give birth turned tragic when she learned her baby…
Dodge has announced two recalls this month, including a front wheel/tire issue affecting a small number of newer Challengers and Chargers, as well as a recall of Ram 1500 trucks due to a fire risk. Dodge has announced that the company is recalling 173 Challengers and Chargers after discovering that the vehicles were sold…
Although we trust doctors to help keep us healthy and treat us when we’re ill, tens of thousands of people across the country are harmed by medical professionals around the country each year. Victims of medical malpractice can suffer damages in nearly every aspect of their lives. Some damages, like lost income and medical…
When a doctor makes a negligent mistake, the victim expects to be paid back for the costs of that mistake including extra medical treatments, extended care, and loss of wages while harmed. But there is another category of compensation that can also be awarded to malpractice victims: non-economic damages or impacts to…
Most doctors carry medical malpractice insurance, also known as professional liability insurance. If the doctor is found to be liable for causing a patient injury, or causing the death of a patient due to a medical error, the insurance may cover the cost of the plaintiff’s damages. However, malpractice insurance is not…
Roughly 17,000 medical malpractice suits are filed annually in the U.S. Physicians practicing in lower-risk specialties have a 75% chance of facing a malpractice claim, while that figure surges to 99% for higher-risk specialties. The Titusville Herald investigated a local surgeon that was practicing at Titusville Area Hospital (TAH) with a very disturbing track…
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that jury verdicts in medical malpractice suits are now at the lowest level in 15-years. Obviously, the state’s medical providers are likely to welcome the change and hope that malpractice insurance premiums will respond accordingly. Are these statistics evidence that Pennsylvania injury victims are not fairly being compensated?…
A Florida doctor who has battled efforts to revoke his license to practice based on incidents of medical malpractice had a patient die recently while he performed cosmetic surgery at a Doral clinic. Osakatukei Omulepu was conducting an operation on Lattia Baumeister when the paramedics were contacted after she was unresponsive. During…
Last Friday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gave his “State of the State” agenda, in which he discussed his legislative aims for the upcoming year. Governor Cuomo targeted the state’s system for holding doctors accountable for mistakes and misdeeds. He called for the state health commissioner to have more power to suspend a physicians’s license…
When a party wishes to file a claim in a U.S. District Court, such as in a personal injury or wrongful death action, the process is initiated by filing a complaint. The method used to formally deliver documents to parties and the court is known as service of process. A summons is a written…
Since 1980, the average length of hospital stays has declined from 7.3 days to 4.5 days. A recent New York Times article shows that hospital finances are a major reason for this decline. Many recent studies have shown that shorter hospital stays are good for patients. Shorter stays for patients mean that…
Earlier this year, we discussed legislation that sought to repeal standing precedent which prohibits military members from filing certain types of medical malpractice claims. Currently, active-duty military members are prohibited from bringing medical malpractice lawsuits against the government, no matter how devastating that medical negligence may be. Bringing this issue into sharp focus…
Many expectant mothers are finding very limited access to maternity care and delivery services in the greater Washington D.C. area. In 2017, both the Providence Hospital and United Medical Center (UMC) stopped offering prenatal care and maternity services. Many mothers now have to travel to Medstar Washington Hospital for these services. The two closures…
Newer vehicles are increasingly being equipped with advanced safety features and technology. Many cars now are capable of detecting and alerting you if the vehicle is veering outside the lane of travel, when a vehicle is traveling in the driver’s blind spot, and others. Volvo has traditionally been a pioneer in manufacturer safety advancements….
A recent report by the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PAPSA) showed that MRI screening practices are placing many patients in danger of injuries. The agency reviewed 1,108 screenings from which about 25% were potentially unsafe. These problems were largely attributed to devices or objects that patients had brought into the scanning room. Among the…
Recreational activities involving water peak during the summer months. While these activities are enjoyable, they also pose the potential for accidents such as drowning. In 2016, over 1,000 children drowned in the U.S and over 7,000 visited the emergency room following a drowning-related event. Drownings are generally more common in open water such as…
The Pennsylvania Medical Society summarized the recent statewide report on cases of medical negligence. In 2017, a total of 102 cases ended in a verdict by a jury, which is roughly 7% less than the previous year. The defense prevailed in approximately 79% of these cases, which is a decline from 84% compared to…
Most children hate going to the dentist. However, for most children, it is necessary for their dental health. Dentists should evaluate a child’s teeth and gums to ensure that can keep a healthy set of teeth into their adulthood. However, a doctor in Florida has been accused of physically abusing children by…
A Miami couple was awarded a whopping $33.8 million after the jury found that a physician at a federal health clinic failed to take the proper measures during the delivery of a baby boy. According to mother Marla Dixon and father Earl Reese-Thornton Sr.’s lawsuit, the attending physician failed to order a…
Lou and Linda Pelletier brought a suit for medical malpractice and violations of civil rights in a Suffolk County Court after their daughter Justina went through a massive ordeal with Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH). After arriving at BCH, their staff changed her diagnosis from a mitochondrial disease to a somatoform disorder. BCH informed the…
When a patient visits a hospital, it is perfectly reasonable for them to assume that they will not be leaving the site of care in worse condition. Many hospitals make use of an internal ventilation or air filtration system to prevent the spread of infectious airborne diseases. The helpful functions of this…
Last year, the family of a baby who suffered brain damage at birth at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center was awarded $229 million for the birth injury. Now some Maryland hospitals are trying to prevent such payouts by changing the way they pay when they’re found responsible for birth injuries. More specifically, they…
In January 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson arrived at Lowndes High School in southern Georgia. After morning classes, he went to the school gym at around 1pm and was not seen alive again. His mother worried when she had not heard from him at 10 pm that night and contacted the police. The…
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) outline the processes for court actions in civil cases. Pleadings are documents presented in writing which establish a case file and become a public record, unless sealed for some reason. Those bringing a claim will initially file a claim for relief, which is part of a pleading….
Judge Sally D. Atkins recently affirmed a ruling by the Court of Special Appeals that extended the statute of repose in a wrongful death and premises liability case brought by the family of Sean McLaughlin, a worker who died while attempting to perform HVAC service at a shopping center. McLaughlin was called to repair…
A Maryland woman has filed a lawsuit against the makers of the Mirena Intrauterine Device, a birth control device supposedly able to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. The lawsuit claims that use of the device has led to the development of a condition known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, commonly known…
Hypothermia, which is when the body’s core temperature drops below 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit, is a common occurrence when a patient undergoes a surgical operation. When the body temperature drops, the heart and nervous system cannot properly function. To remedy this problem, the Food and Drug Administration approved medical equipment known as the…
Discrimination is present in nearly all branches of society; however, it can be particularly insidious in some areas. Of particular importance and interest is the unfortunate and disastrous forms of discrimination that can take place in the doctor’s office. When a patient enters a medical environment, they expect to gain insight into…
Data from the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that a medical emergency occurs on approximately every 600 U.S. commercial flights. Physicians may witness such emergencies while aboard a flight and in many other types of settings including stores, traffic accidents, sporting events and more. Physicians have an ethical responsibility to assist those in…
Austin G. Deeds, son of Virginia Senator Creigh Deeds, was 24-years-old when he took his own life. The family brought a wrongful death suit in a Bath County Circuit Court against defendant Michael Gentry. The defendant had previously been employed as a mental health worker at the Rockbridge Area Community Services Board…
It’s every parent’s nightmare: the loss of a child due to an unfortunate accident. Tragedy will strike, and accidents can happen, but no one should have to suffer such a terrible loss due to negligence. Regrettably, such a misfortune happened recently: a toddler was crushed after a dresser fell on him. The dresser…
Inflatable bounce houses have been a source of joy and entertainment for young children for decades. They’ve remained relatively popular since the time they were established, and have even been deemed therapeutic for children with sensory impairments by experts. However, researchers have noticed a trend correlating these bounce houses with child injuries…
Earlier this month in Virginia, an 84 year old former resident of Carrington Place nursing home in Deep Creek and her daughter filed a lawsuit against the facility for allegedly tying the elderly woman to a chair, forcefully injecting her with a sedative, and leaving her confined and alone overnight. According to…
Preventable deaths are always devastating, but it is important to use them as learning experiences. In 2013, a Maryland man with Down syndrome died from asphyxiation after an altercation with three off-duty sheriff deputies when they attempted to remove him from a movie cinema. A settlement was reached in the civil action brought by…
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft are changing the way we do some basic things in the United States. Capitalizing on the recent movement of young professionals back into the cities, where owning a car is more of a hassle than a convenience, ridesharing companies have found a niche giving wheels on…
A judge has decided that a man who shot and killed an intruder in his home, can be sued by the dead man’s family. The wrongful death lawsuit seeks $505,000 from the man who came home to find his front door kicked in and a nearly naked man in his living room….
When a patient goes to their doctor for a complaint of back pain, they expect a full assessment. They expect the doctor to use their medical training and experience to evaluate the symptoms and determine the cause of the pain. However, what the patient does not expect is to leave the doctor’s…
Makena is a prescription drug that is described as having the ability to reduce the risk of preterm birth in women with a singleton pregnancy who have a history of singleton spontaneous preterm birth. The status of the drug has been uncertain since October when an expert panel convened by the Food and…
Great technological advances have been made in medicine over the past decade. Unfortunately, medical errors have not followed the same trajectory. In some areas of medicine, medical errors may have actually increased over the years. In many cases, medical mistakes are preventable. Researchers at the Harvard Business Review have highlighted new ways…
As of late, there has been controversy surrounding the use of e-cigarettes and the potential danger they create for users and those around them. E-cigarettes, also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems, are handheld devices that turn nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals into inhalable vapor rather than smoke. Many people consider vaping…
The Spartan Race is an athletic competition series. The “race” is essentially an obstacle course that puts endurance, willpower, and athletic prowess to the test for all participants. This race is similar to competitive events such as the Tough Mudder or the Ninja Warrior competition. The Spartan Race includes many treacherous and demanding…
Sandra D. Essex brought a medical malpractice case against Dr. Michael Karr, an orthopedic specialist, Dr. William Stanton, a radiologist, and the Osceola Regional Medical Center. This medical center is a well-established 400-bed hospital located in Kissimmee. The case was filed in an Osceola County Court after Essex endured a broken femur while having…
A Baltimore woman has recently filed a lawsuit against Baltimore officials and city contractors after an unfortunate event left her with a terrible mess. In November 2014, the plaintiff, Angela Wright, was in her bathroom when her toilet suddenly, and without any warning, exploded. Not only did the explosion knock Ms. Wright…
Kari Hunt, 31, was stabbed to death by her husband, Brad Dunn, in a hotel room in eastern Texas in front of her three young children. Her oldest child who was 9 years old at the time tried to call 911 multiple times but was unable to be connected because the hotel phone system…
It is painful for parents to see their child suffering from some illness or ailment. Young children may have a hard time expressing the symptoms they are suffering, which can make it difficult for parents to know exactly what is wrong. This is why they go to the doctor. However, when a…
For people undergoing a serious medical procedure, the last thing they may remember is the medical staff working as the anesthesiologist puts them to sleep. The next thing they know, they are in a recovery room, and the surgery is over. Anesthesia allows individuals to go through complex surgeries without having to…
Senator Rand Paul was a plaintiff in a civil injury case stemming from an incident where he was assaulted by a neighbor at his home. A jury returned a verdict in Paul’s favor and awarded him $582,000 in damages. The award consisted of $375,000 in punitive damages, with the remainder designated for medical bills,…
Anyialah Greer, a nine-year-old from Detroit, died this January after undergoing a routine surgery to remove her tonsils. Her mother, Sonia Gambrell, is threatening to sue Detroit Medical Center, parent company of the Children’s Hospital of Michigan where her daughter had the tonsillectomy. Before the surgery, Gambrell was nervous about allowing her…
The family of Caleb Sturgis has brought a claim of wrongful death in Chester County against SoCal Herbal Remedies, a manufacturer of herbal products. Sturgis apparently died after consuming their product known as Kratom. The Chester County Coroner believes that the herb is to blame for Sturgis’ death. This is the second reported fatality…
About 27 people are killed each year in elevator accidents according to Consumer Watch. In addition, over 10,000 people are injured mainly due to “elevator door malfunction, carriage misalignment with floors, and passenger safety vulnerabilities.” Recently, a maintenance worker from New York City suffered a devastating elevator injury while on the job….
It’s officially summertime. And each year the warm weather brings thousands of people out to amusement parks. When people visit these parks and carnivals, they expect visitor safety will be prioritized by ride operators and park staff. However, this is not always the case. The Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, compiled…
The term “distracted driving” refers most commonly to when a driver is distracted while operating a vehicle on the road. There are a number of potential distractions, but the most commonly referenced distraction is something everyone has with them at all times: the cell phone. Distracted driving incidents involving cell phones make…
Emphasis continues toward minimizing the costs of health care and Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers seek to limit costly stays in hospitals and other facilities. Home health care has proven to be a good solution, as physicians tailor treatment planning for care within the patient’s home. One potential problem is patients who refuse…
A fatality at a nursing home has turned into a personal injury and wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that the nursing home’s negligence and failure to report a missing resident led to his death from exposure. Nursing Home Resident Wanders Off and Dies in the Cold The situation happened in Ohio. A resident of a nursing home…
A new technological advance that is currently being tested and raising new questions about legal liability are self-driving cars. Several companies have developed an automated driving vehicle including Volvo and Google. Volvo is venturing into the realm of fully automated vehicles, with a system called IntelliSafe Auto Pilot. The system detects the…
Nancy Nicolaou brought a suit against St. Luke’s University Hospital Network for a failure to diagnose her Lyme disease. Nicolaou had taken four tests for the disease at St. Luke’s which all were negative up until 2008. However, in 2010 she took another Lyme disease test through another provider which showed she did…
A California family recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit after a tree limb in a public park fell, killing a 16-year-old boy. Deaths caused by falling trees and limbs are not as uncommon as one might think. In the last 16 months, four Californians have been killed — including the mother of…
The American College of OB-GYNs is one of the medical associations that have recently been active in increasing awareness among providers regarding the concept of informed refusal. No discussion about the potential liability associated with informed refusal would be complete without first prefacing the topic of informed consent. Informed consent-related civil actions are typically…
When a careless driver hits your car, you expect compensation to pay for the damage. If you were injured in a car accident, you expect the person responsible to pay for your medical bills. But how can you compensate a newborn and parents after a birth injury that will require 24-hour care…
In what may be a first-of-its-kind decision, a state Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling to allow a father who abandoned his family, to get half the money awarded to his daughter after parties reached a settlement in the wrongful death of the child’s mother. And in another rare move,…
A controversial case of medical malpractice resulted in a $1 million award recently in a federal court. The case of Claudia M. Mora et al. v. Lancet Indemnity Risk Retention Group Inc. began when Juan Castillo sought treatment from Dr. Ishtiag Malik for pains in the chest region and shortness of breath. Dr. Malik ordered a…
A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed in Arkansas by the parents of a child who suffered irreversible brain damage after being born via a cesarean section in 2014. The case, was originally filed in 2015. The plaintiffs, Karl and Candice Smalls, filed the lawsuit on behalf of their daughter Kara Smalls. Kara…
On the eve of a civil trial pertaining to the nation’s deadliest landslide, surviving family members reached a $60 million settlement agreement with the state of Washington and the Grandy Lake Forest Associates timber company. The landslide on March 22, 2014, killed 43 people in a rural neighborhood northeast of Seattle. For…
In 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) issued 803 recalls. These recalls included 63.9 million motor vehicles. The federal government sets minimum standards of safety that automobile manufacturers and auto parts manufacturers must meet. Title 49, Chapter 301 of the United States Code deals with Motor Vehicle Safety. Under this…
Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia closed its doors in 2019 after 170 years of providing medical care. The hospital began an “orderly wind-down plan” that started on July 7 and continued through September 6, the date which the hospital closed its doors. The closure was due to financial reasons; Hahnemann’s parent company, Philadelphia…
The commercial trucking industry is a major part of the U.S. economy, as over 70% of the freight is transported via truck. There are an estimated 3.5 million drivers serving the industry, most of which operate safely. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that Jasmine S. Smith, who held a Pennsylvania…
In many parts of the United States, the month of July is associated with cook-outs, picnics, parties, and other gatherings to celebrate our nation’s birthday, along with other fun events, such as family reunions, graduations, and more. Hot dogs and hamburgers can be frequently found on the menu at these types of…
Personal injury protection coverage (PIP) benefits victims of car accidents in Maryland and Pennsylvania. In the first state, it’s not required but is optional. In the last state, it is required. If you have PIP insurance, you may think you are covered financially when you are in an accident and are injured –…
A new measure in Kentucky, Senate Bill 18, could cause patients suing their health care providers for medical malpractice to lose access to hospital peer reviews of the procedures that allegedly caused injury. Senate Bill 18 would amend KRS 311.377 to add medical malpractice actions to the bill that currently provides privilege…
Under Pennsylvania Dram Shop Laws, owners and workers at establishments serving alcohol may be held liable for damages when providing drinks to those who are visibly intoxicated. Does similar potential liability exist for valet parking attendants who return a vehicle to a patron who is visibly intoxicated? Richard Moranko used the valet parking…
A jury in Westmoreland County returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in LaRosa v Banks, a medical malpractice case involving the death of Paul LaRosa with a $300,000 award. LaRosa visited the emergency department at Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant complaining of severe back pain. Defendant Matthew Banks, a staff Radiologist, reviewed a CT scan and…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a recall for more than 50,000 school buses in the United States. The Agency found that the seats of the buses may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in the event of a crash. Hundreds of…
For over a year, we have been following the case of Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal, a Green Beret who was leading the fight to allow service men and women the right to bring a medical malpractice claim against the government. Active duty military members had been prohibited from doing so under a prior Supreme…
Hearing a news report of a doctor or surgeon removing the wrong body part is enough to make us cringe. It may seem unbelievable that a doctor could make such a drastic mistake by not following simple procedures to ensure they are operating on the right part of the body. However, what…
More than 40 people were injured earlier this month when a security railing collapsed at a concert in New Jersey, sending audience members spilling into a concrete pathway between the stage and the lawn seating area. When Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa took the stage at BB&T Pavilion in Camden, the crowd…
Last month, we reported on a group of teenagers who were experiencing symptoms of lung disease, which appeared to be linked to vaping. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services had reported that eight teenagers were hospitalized during the month of July with serious damage to their lungs. All the teens reported vaping prior…
Plaintiff Julia Kerr filed a personal injury claim against Washington D.C.-based CrossFit Inc. in a Missouri State Court. Kerr was seeking roughly $3 million in damages for a back injury she incurred while lifting weights at No Shelter CrossFit located in St. Louis. The defendant was alleged to have provided her improper instructions for…
The medical malpractice case involving Ascaris Mayo was brought to a District Court of Appeals in Wisconsin. Doctors failed to inform Mayo that she had a septic infection, which later sent her into a coma resulting in the amputation of her limbs. A jury awarded Mayo $25.3 million in damages, $15 million of which…
Bringing a new life into the world is not an easy experience. Sometimes, unexpected problems can put both the child’s life in danger, or endanger the mother. Having experienced medical professionals on hand can help patients through a difficult birth. However, when a medical facility makes misrepresentations to the patient, the delivery…
In an effort to weed out meritless claims while encouraging settlement, many states require plaintiffs alleging medical malpractice to first present their case to a Medical Review Panel prior to the case progressing to the trial stage of litigation. Usually the panel is made up of at least three impartial people who…
Plaintiff Lois Clark, a 73-year-old Pennsylvania woman, brought a claim of medical malpractice in Cumberland County against Jose M. Manjon, a gynecologist, Holy Spirit Hospital, and the Pinnacle Health System. After she underwent vaginal surgery in 2012, it was determined that a surgical needle was accidentally left behind in her body. In the years…
With more and more research coming out that shows just common hospital injuries can be, it should not come as too much of a surprise that patients at a hospital out west are being warned that they might have been exposed to serious blood-borne pathogens after a technician was found to be…
The blood testing company Theranos set out three years ago to revolutionize the industry and make testing easier for millions of patients, but now the company is being accused of fraud and of causing more harm than help to patients. The controversy stems from the company’s Edison machines, a blood-testing device that…
A highly controversial baseball play in Game 6 of the World Series between the hometown Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros is actually a perfect example of why it is important to let prior court cases impact and dictate later personal injury cases in Maryland – as well as in other fields of law in other…
A second daycare worker has been sentenced to prison in a case prosecutors referred to as a “baby fight club.” And while the criminal cases have concluded, civil cases are just beginning against the daycare and the two women who worked there. More than a dozen families have filed civil lawsuits in…
Claims of professional liability against hospitals are typically stable in terms of frequency. A recent report suggests that the volume of massive awards and settlements is increasing in Maryland and other regions. Claims valued at $2 million or less has remained constant; however, those exceeding $5 million are increasing. Virginia Jones, speaking on…
Plastic surgery can be conducted for a variety of reasons. At times, such procedures are done purely for aesthetic reasons: the patient is unhappy with a certain facet of their appearance and wishes to alter it in order to have increased confidence. Other times, plastic surgery can be conducted after a serious…
A new report shows that long-term care facilities across the country continue to be sites of resident neglect and abuse. A CNN report indicated that between 2013 and 2016 federal regulators cited over 1,000 instances of assault, sexual abuse, and rape at U.S. institutions. These types of incidents are believed to often go unreported…
Each state has its own way of handling medical malpractice claims. However, what one state does can easily influence what another state does, so it is always helpful to watch medical malpractice cases when they reach the top courts of other states. Unfortunately, a recent ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court might…
Recent headlines have highlighted a potential connection between chiropractic treatments and the death of model Katie May after the release of a report from the Los Angeles County coroner. While media outlets seem eager to lay all blame for the model’s stroke on her chiropractor, questions remain about the culpability of her…
Lyft has cancelled their recently-launched e-bike program in San Francisco after the batteries on multiple machines unexpectedly caught fire. Multiple users have posted photos on social media featuring damaged e-bikes, with burned and melted components. A spokeswoman representing Lyft stated, “Out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily making the e-bike fleet unavailable…
You may have a viable medical malpractice claim. A doctor or another medical professional—through negligence—caused you or your loved one harm. What’s next? You find an attorney to take your case, and that attorney finds a doctor who will testify in your favor. The case seems to be moving along until this happens: your…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) is attempting to persuade those able to amend the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require that third-party funding of litigation be disclosed in federal suits. Champerty is an old English term used to describe third-party litigation funding beginning in medieval times. Burford Capital suggests well over 10%…
Plastic surgeries have not been the only medical procedures that have shown a constant rise in the U.S. over recent years. Weight loss and other medically important bariatric surgeries have been increasing, as well. This is due, in large part, to the obesity epidemic that has plagued the United States for years….
Habtamu Gebreslassie, a 24-year-old massage therapist with Massage Envy, is facing sexual assault charges in a Washington D.C. Superior Court. Attorneys involved say that he plans to plead guilty to charges of first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree assault. Testimony has been heard by a grand jury and he is being held without bond. Judge Lynn Leibovitz…
Laura Avila, a 36-year-old woman from Dallas, traveled to Juarez, Mexico to undergo plastic surgery. In preparation for the procedure, anesthesia was used that caused significant complications. The anesthesia was apparently injected into the area of the spine; however, it traveled to her brain and created major damage. She also endured a period…
The Health & Medicine Policy Research Group in Chicago recently released a report about changes in the state’s healthcare industry. The market must react to shifts in demographics, state and federal health reform, and surging costs in delivering quality care. Nursing is among the most prevalent professions in the healthcare and may be poised…
In a perfect world, there would not be a need for personal injury lawsuits. Everyone would look out for each other and take the utmost care to make sure that they did not hurt anyone as they went about their daily lives. Unfortunately, this is far from the world that we live…
A plaintiff residing in Allegheny County brought a lawsuit alleging that a pharmacist at his local Rite-Aid publicly disclosed that he is HIV-positive. The claim states that the pharmacist violated his privacy by “blurting out” that the medication was for his HIV near the pharmacy counter. Claims of medical malpractice are typically brought after…
A clinical lab in New Jersey has pled guilty to physician bribery in one of the largest medical bribery cases in history. In 2014, Biodiagnostic Laboratory Services of Parsipanny (BLS) was charged with over $4 million in bribes to doctors to encourage the doctors to use their labs services. Dozens of doctors…
