In 2012, Saint Francis Hospital, Inc., Neurological Surgery, Inc., and Douglas Koontz, M.D., performed decompressive laminectomies on Johnson John’s spine. After surgery, John allegedly became partially paralyzed, suffered constant pain,
Wisconsin Representative Christine Sinicki formally introduced a bill December 7th that would allow patients to request audio and visual recordings of their surgical procedures. Assembly Bill 255 states: This bill creates a
Neurology medical experts specialize in disorders of the central nervous system. Neurologists treat a range of diseases including epilepsy, movement disorders, headaches, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, cerebral palsy, infections such
Medical malpractice payouts in the US topped $3.8 billion in 2016, according to a report by malpractice insurance provider Diederich Healthcare. Expert testimony plays a crucial role in even the
What is an otolaryngologist? These professionals are trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures
A Kentucky appellate court has overturned the lower court’s dismissal of a stroke patient’s lawsuit against a radiologist and hospital. The plaintiff’s rheumatologist diagnosed him with systemic vasculitis and referred
Pharmacology expert witness Laura Plunkett testified in the Los Angeles Superior Court case against Johnson & Johnson regarding the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. Lead plaintiff Eva Echeverria
In the news, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has decided that while the lower court dismissed the case, a lawsuit accusing DePuy Orthopaedics of marketing faulty
Traditional surgery involves the exposure of abdominal and pelvic organs through a single large incision. This approach, known as open laparotomy, affords a wide-open view of abdominal contents. Open laparotomy
Every attorney wants a “strong” case, but strength is a term that is difficult to quantify since it has several subjective variables. All attorneys agree that the elements of negligence
Emergency room treatment is exacting and fast-paced. When treatment deviates from the medical standard of care, errors may lead to serious or fatal injuries. Three of the most common errors
The American Academy of Neurology has released the results of a preliminary study on repeated head injuries of former NFL players. The results were released on February 19, 2017, and
Attorneys often struggle when analyzing a claimant whose issues span multiple medical and surgical specialties. For example, say that a 65-year-old woman fractured her hip, and then developed a stroke,
Hand surgery cases are complex and mistakes during litigation are costly. Before reaching out to a Hand Surgery medical expert witness, take time to consider these 5 pearls that are
Few forensic endeavors raise more questions and intrigue than exhumation autopsy. In nearly all societies and throughout the millennia, the grave is sacrosanct. Protected by both cultural norms and statute,
