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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Serious Patient Falls Increase During Discharge: Emerging Liability Risks and Clinical Duties
The relationship between hospital discharge practices and patient safety has long been discussed in clinical literature, but recent findings from the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority bring the issue into sharper focus for both healthcare providers and the lawyers who represent patients and institutions. In 2024, the Authority reported 35,450 patient falls across the state, a…
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