Building Your Medical Liability Risk Management Program
January 01, 2017
One major medical malpractice suit can financially ruin an unprepared physician, hospital or medical practice. Since doctors, hospitals and other health care professionals risk lawsuits, they obviously need insurance to cover this contingency. Medical professionals, known for a thorough, methodical and scientific orientation, should have exacting protocols when shopping for medical malpractice insurance.<p><b><i>Part One of a Two-Part Article</b></i>
Liability Exposure When Experts Flub
January 01, 2017
In civil litigation, when retained or testifying experts err materially, causing a case or settlement loss, do they get some kind of immunity so that access to experts is not "chilled" by allowing experts to be sued frequently? The answer to this question is not so easy.
Med Mal News
January 01, 2017
In Florida, suicide is no longer singled out as outside of a doctor's influence.
Verdicts
January 01, 2017
What will happen to the Affordable Care Act now that President-Elect Trump has vowed to abolish it?
Medical Staff Leadership Responsibilities and the Issue of 'Disruptive Physicians'
November 01, 2016
As stated by the Joint Commission, which is responsible for accrediting and certifying tens of thousands of health care organizations in the United, States, good leadership is critical to the viability and success of any organization, and “how well leaders work together is key to effective hospital performance … .”
Late Notices of Claim on Behalf of Infants
November 01, 2016
<b><i>Two New York Case Studies</b></i><p><p>An application for a late notice of claim sounding in medical malpractice on behalf of an infant must be brought within the 10-year statute of limitations running from the date of the malpractice. This article examines two decisions from New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals, addressing such applications.
Verdicts
November 01, 2016
Prisoner's Deliberate Indifference Claim Reinstated
Med Mal News
November 01, 2016
For Nursing Home Patients, No More Compelled Arbitration
Essential Qualities of Successful Rainmakers
November 01, 2016
Although a handful of law firms has hired non-lawyer sales teams, most still rely upon individual attorneys or practice groups to generate new client matters (i.e., to sell) even though the majority of them have never received business development skills training. This article describes some of the important characteristics and habits shared by attorneys who have built successful practices.
