The American College of Surgeons released new guidelines in April regarding overlapping and concurrent surgeries. The new standards include informing a patient when a surgeon is managing an additional surgery
Neurologists specialize in disorders of the central nervous system such as stroke, dementia, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease, as well a number of other pain-related conditions. Neurology expert witnesses are
Cardiologist Dr. Arvind Gandhi and his associates at Cardiology Associates of Northwest Indiana, P.C., are under investigation for allegedly performing unnecessary surgeries. Over 300 patients have accused the medical practice
FOCUS Pulmonary Medical Expert needed to review case of exposure to epoxy chemicals resulting in severe respiratory ailments. BACKGROUND Epoxy is marketed in liquid and powder forms. Liquid epoxy
Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer Incidentally found lung nodule results in death after delayed diagnosis of cancer, lack of follow-up imaging, and treatment. BACKGROUND Incidental findings are common in all forms
FOCUS A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt became irretrievably lodged in the brain of a young child following treatment for pseudotumor cerebri with hydrocephalus. BACKGROUND Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are a relatively common
The 2016 American Association For Justice Annual Convention is July 22-15 at the Los Angeles JW Marriott and LA Convention Center. AAJ’s Continuing Legal Education programs feature nationally renowned faculty,
The family of Derek Sheely filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NCAA, members of the Frostburg State (Maryland) coaching staff and helmet manufacturer Schutt. Sheely died in August 2011
In a case is being closely watched by medical professionals and the legal community, the Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding access to medical malpractice case documents. Initial litigation
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered a new trial in a medical negligence case against general surgeon Dr. Donald Schwab. Richard and Carrie Logan are seeking damages after Mr. Logan’s
In the latest talcum powder lawsuit, Johnson & Johnson was ordered by a St. Louis, MO, jury to pay $55M to Gloria Ristesund. The plaintiff believes her ovarian cancer is
Orthopedic surgery experts testified in the products liability lawsuit over Johnson & Johnson’s Depuy artificial hip. The medical device manufacturer was ordered to pay $502M to five patients who accused
General surgeons are trained in performing a wide range of routine and emergency surgical procedures. They are called upon to consult and testify as experts in routine outpatient surgical cases
Infectious disease symptoms, treatment, and the possible ensuing complications are complex. When an infection is difficult to diagnose and/or a patient does not respond to treatment, the infectious disease expert
Infectious disease medical professionals diagnose and treat infections including Ebola, hepatitis, Leptospirosis, HIV/AIDS, MRSA, meningitis, West Nile Virus, and more. The Zika virus is currently in the news. Nine pregnant
