Posts by Tracy L. Liberatore Esq, PA-Emeritus
$70.8 Million Stroke Verdict in Florida: Emergency Room Discharge Decisions, Contractor Liability, and the Medicaid Damage Cap Battle
The recent $70.8 million jury verdict in Chiaka Stewart v. Tampa General Hospital, Inphynet Contracting Services, LLC, and Heather Anderson, APRN underscores several core dynamics that continue to define high-exposure medical malpractice litigation in Florida: emergency department discharge decision-making, stroke-related diagnostic pathways, contractor liability, and the evolving landscape of statutory damage limitations—particularly as they relate…
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Communication Failures in Medicine: The Silent Catalyst Behind 55,372 Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice litigation is often framed around technical failures—surgical errors, diagnostic delays, or improper treatment decisions. Yet beneath these clinical missteps lies a less visible but equally consequential cause: communication breakdown. A recent study by CRICO and Candello, organizations affiliated with the Risk Management Foundation of the Harvard Medical Institutions, reveals that communication failures were…
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Cost‑Containment: Managing Expert Fees in Complex Litigation
Introduction In complex litigation, expert witnesses bring indispensable insight that can shape case outcomes. However, the specialized knowledge of a medical expert witness or other professional often comes with significant costs that can strain litigation budgets. Understanding how to anticipate, manage, and control these expenses is a strategic necessity for law firms and in‑house legal…
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Medical Experts in 2026: Navigating AI‑Generated Records
Introduction As we approach 2026, medical expert witnesses face a rapidly evolving landscape in which artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly significant role in generating, analyzing, and interpreting medical documentation. AI‑assisted tools are transforming how clinicians create and populate electronic health records (EHRs), but this innovation also presents new challenges for legal professionals and clinical…
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Medical Malpractice in 2026: Key Legal Factors Malpractice Attorneys Must Prioritize
As we approach 2026, the medical malpractice legal landscape continues to evolve in ways that will materially affect how attorneys evaluate, prepare, and litigate claims. From shifts in legal standards to legislative and tort reform pressures in state legislatures, medical malpractice practitioners must remain vigilant in tracking and adapting to emerging developments. This article highlights…
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