Posts by Tracy L. Liberatore Esq, PA-Emeritus
Depo-Provera and Meningioma Litigation: What Attorneys Need From Medical Experts
Nearly 6,000 federal lawsuits allege that Pfizer’s Depo-Provera caused meningiomas, a type of brain tumor. With a global settlement framework signed and Rule 702 hearings approaching for non-settling claims, the demand for qualified neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and OB/GYN expert witnesses continues to grow.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Litigation: What Attorneys Need From Medical Experts
More than 3,800 federal lawsuits allege that GLP-1 medications including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound caused severe gastrointestinal injuries. With Rule 702 hearings scheduled for September 2026, the demand for qualified gastroenterology, endocrinology, and pharmacology expert witnesses is surging.
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Increasing Liability: Hip Fractures in Hospitals and Nursing Homes
More than 14.2 million people worldwide experience a hip fracture each year. Patient falls resulting in hip fractures are considered Sentinel Events by the Joint Commission, posing significant risk for negligence and medical malpractice litigation.
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When Business Decisions Become Medical Liability
When Business Decisions Become Medical Liability Medical malpractice litigation has always centered on what happened at the bedside. A physician missed a diagnosis. A nurse failed to escalate. A hospital ignored its own credentialing protocols. These are the familiar fact patterns that have shaped the field for decades. But bedside care does not happen in…
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$7.7 Million Birth Injury Verdict in Pennsylvania: What Prolonged Second-Stage Labor Litigation Means for Attorneys
A Chester County, Pennsylvania jury recently returned a $7.7 million verdict in a birth injury case that centered on two issues familiar to any attorney handling obstetric malpractice: prolonged second-stage labor and delayed neonatal resuscitation. The case, Soring et al. v. Askinas et al., No. 2022-05818-TT (Chester County Court of Common Pleas), underscores why labor…
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