Medical malpractice claims cost the healthcare industry billions of dollars, but the costs include more than just dollars. Often there is accompanying damage to a hospital’s reputation and to staff ...

Even if they involve similar facts or injuries, no two medical malpractice cases are alike. Juries are laypeople who must consider testimony from medical experts and other witnesses and determine ...

A California nursing home can’t force the parents of a former nursing home resident to arbitrate their wrongful death claim, although many similar claims would be covered by medical malpractice rules ...

Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, occurs when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional fails to comply with the standard of care and causes an injury to a patient.

One of my favorite expressions tells us, "It doesn't have to be bad to be stressful." Think wedding, communion, bar mitzvah or any other event commemorating something special. Ultimately, the "big day ...

The article explains that late changes to theories of liability in malpractice cases are typically denied by courts, as they prejudice defendants. Courts prefer claims to be clear from the start, and ...

According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, a study found that approximately 400,000 hospitalized individuals experience preventable harm every year. It also cited data from ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two closely watched cases that could fundamentally change how much families can recover when a loved one dies as ...

In the unfortunate circumstance where you suspect medical malpractice in Boca Raton hospitals, you may find yourself overwhelmed and unsure of the next steps. From detailing your medical experiences, ...

San Diego physicians and hospitals face unprecedented challenges as Medi-Cal funding continues to be cut by the federal government. State lawmakers face the prospect of a multibillion-dollar shortfall ...