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Understanding the Basics of Nursing Home Negligence Matters
Nursing-home negligence claims are on the rise. Here are the types of claims are most plaintiff attorneys likely to see, and some of the basics they should know about them.
Social Security Determinations
In a medical malpractice litigation, should a Social Security Administration (SSA) determination of disability be admitted as evidence? A look at a recent court case.
The Conflict over Medicare's 'Full Reimbursement' Rule
If the Medicare beneficiary compromises the tort claim and recovers a reduced amount from the tortfeasor for medical expenses,is the government entitled to full reimbursement of its Medicare payments, or is it entitled (like its beneficiary) to only a proportionate recovery from the settlement?
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Gathering Evidence in Qui Tam Actions
According to the federal government, while the act of gathering evidence creates a direct conflict between competing interests, the interest in disclosing the fraud generally outweighs the defendant's interest in keeping the fraud from being divulged.
New Drug Battle Rises in D.C.
A series of new DES cases proceeding in federal district courts in the District of Columbia and Boston is bringing a relatively untested issue in DES litigation to the forefront.
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Journal Article's Authors Not Responsible for Loss of Claim
Are there, or should there be, legal consequences for authors and publishers when medical journal articles do not state the truth, thereby causing harm?
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