Expert Witness
When Waiting Kills: The Rising Risk of Delay‑Based Malpractice
Growing appointment backlogs, pandemic-era staffing shortages, and persistent access problems have already generated a measurable uptick in “delay-in-treatment” malpractice suits. Courts still apply traditional negligence elements—duty, breach of the relevant standard of care, causation, and damages—but recent case law and empirical data show that timeliness is increasingly treated as an indispensable component of the physician’s…
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The American Medical Association’s Concerns Over Nurse Practitioner Scope Creep: Implications for Medical Malpractice
In recent years, the healthcare landscape has witnessed a significant shift with nurse practitioners (NPs) assuming roles traditionally held by medical doctors (MDs). This expansion of responsibilities, often referred to as “scope creep,” has garnered attention from various medical organizations, notably the American Medical Association (AMA). The AMA has expressed concerns that this trend may…
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Navigating the Impact of The TASA Group, Inc. Closure: A New Era for Medical Malpractice Attorneys
The unexpected closure of The TASA Group, Inc., a family-owned expert referral service business with decades of history, has sent ripples through the legal industry, particularly for medical malpractice attorneys. As a cornerstone for connecting attorneys with qualified experts across various fields, The TASA Group’s absence creates a significant void that attorneys must now navigate.…
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The Overlooked Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order: Legal Complexities and the Role of Medical Experts in Medical Malpractice Cases
Recently, litigation in New York, has brought to light the complexities and legal liabilities associated with Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNR) for medical providers. As you are aware, a DNR order is an essential directive in healthcare, reflecting a patient’s autonomous decision to forgo life-saving resuscitation measures in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.…
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Recent Developments in Nursing Home Negligence Cases
Nursing home negligence is a pressing issue that has gained significant attention in recent years, particularly as the aging population in the United States continues to grow. The legal landscape surrounding these cases has evolved, reflecting changes in regulations, societal expectations, and the complexities of elder care. This article explores recent developments in nursing home…
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