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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
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
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
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled on the Daubert standard regarding admissibility of expert testimony. 2013 changes to the Florida Evidence Code put Daubert into effect. Used in federal courts
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
Obtaining an independent medical examination is crucial to any legal case involving injuries or alleged medical malpractice. When a patient believes he or she has sustained critical injuries at the
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
In any personal injury or medical malpractice case, both sides are likely to rely upon medical expert witnesses. It is necessary, even in the event that an attorney intends to
All of the work involved in selecting the right medical expert witness and preparing him or her for report drafting and court appearances can go to waste if opposing counsel
Partnering with the right medical expert witness is critical for any case involving allegations of personal injury or medical malpractice, and the expert witness report is an important element. The
Long Beach, CA, mother Samantha Knox is charging HealthCare Partners with medical malpractice in their care of her son EJ. Knox visited HealthCare Partners pediatricians and urgent care providers five
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