The FDA has received thousands of reports of complications involving the use of transvaginal mesh products. On January 4, 2016, the agency released FDA strengthens requirements for surgical mesh for
Infectious disease physicians diagnose and treat infections such as tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, MRSA, meningitis, sepsis, pneumonia, and more. Infectious disease expert witnesses are called upon to consult and testify in a
An expert witness on chronic pain management testified this week in the case against Dr. Mark Ibsen of Helena, MT. Isben is a former emergency physician who has subsequently operated
A study published in the BMJ (formerly British Medical Journal) reports that doctors in Florida who provided the most costly care between 2000 and 2009 were the least likely to
The Louisiana 5th Circuit Court of Appeal agreed with a workers’ compensation judge’s decision denying benefits to a former employee at Gulf South Systems LLC and Grand Isle Shipyard Inc.
What areas of medicine do pulmonary medicine expert witnesses consult on? These experts may write reports and testify on standards of care involving chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mesothelioma, pulmonary embolism,
Infectious disease physicians treat illnesses caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. Infectious disease expert witnesses are an important part of the legal team in cases regarding standard of care
Orthopedic surgery (commonly spelled “Orthopaedic” in academia) is a field of surgery dealing with the surgical treatment of disease and injury of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons are licensed physicians
FOCUS Arthroscopic knee surgery resulting in unrecognized popliteal artery injury. A medical negligence case requiring Orthopedic Surgery medical expert witness case review. BACKGROUND Any orthopedic surgical procedure can result in
E-CASE STUDIES are brief clinical vignettes based upon actual cases handled by ELITE. Identifying information has been redacted or altered to protect case confidentiality. FOCUS A damaged orthopedic anchor results
FOCUS A missed diagnosis on X-Ray (radiograph) results in the delayed treatment of a tibial plateau fracture. A medical negligence case requiring a Radiology expert witness and Orthopedic Surgeon medical
FOCUS Did the 9-month delay between the stress test for clearance prior to elective knee surgery constitute negligence? BACKGROUND Patients undergoing elective joint replacement often require cardiology consultation for preoperative
Focus Did the lack of monitoring and treatment of an inmate’s pacemaker and hypertension constitute negligence and contribute to his premature death? Background Hypertension is a leading cause of heart
Focus Did a failure to prescribe Anticoagulation result in a stroke? A case requiring review by a Cardiology Expert Witness. Background Atrial fibrillation is a common medical condition with complex
Given the widespread prevalence of heart disease in the US population, issues related to cardiology occur in countless medical negligence cases. Consequently, in the realm of medical expert witnesses, the
