Mary Harber of Susanville, CA, went to the hospital to have a benign tumor removed from her abdomen in April 2017. She is suing Shasta Regional Medical Center and Dr. Richard
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
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
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,
A Boston jury has determined that a spine surgeon, did not cause his patient’s quadriplegia following surgery in 2012. The surgeon, Chief of orthopedic spine service, performed two complicated surgeries
A Boca Raton Regional Hospital patient has charged the emergency room staff with medical negligence following a 2012 car accident. Silkworth argues that while the accident damaged her spine, she
An interventional cardiologist has specialized training in order to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease. These medical specialists use catheterization and other procedures to clear blocked arteries, correct congenital heart
Dr. Douglas Throckmorton will testify before the House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee Hearing Reviewing the Rising Price of EpiPens on September 21st. Dr. Throckmorton is board certified
Orthopedists specialize in the diagnosis, correction, and treatment of patients with disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These doctors regularly perform joint repair and replacement operations including
