Industry & Litigation Updates
Medication Errors Once Again Listed in the Top Ten: A Persistent Threat to Patient Safety
Every year, the Joint Commission—the organization responsible for accrediting and certifying healthcare institutions across the United States—publishes its list of the most common Sentinel Events, or serious, preventable adverse outcomes that result in death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm to patients. Once again, medication errors have appeared among the top ten Sentinel Events for…
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Simplifying Medical Records: Step-by-Step Summary Preparation for Attorneys
In legal cases involving medical issues, the ability to distill complex medical records into a clear, concise summary is crucial. Medical case summaries serve as vital tools for attorneys, providing a structured overview of a patient’s medical history, treatments, and outcomes. This guide outlines the step-by-step process of creating effective medical case summaries, highlighting their…
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How to Choose the Right Medical Expert Witness
When medical facts are central to a case, the wrong expert can undermine your entire argument. An unqualified opinion, unclear testimony, or weak courtroom presence can open the door to doubt and damage your argument. That’s why choosing the right medical expert witness isn’t just a box to check. It’s a strategic decision that can…
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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 Rise of Nursing Home Falls and Medication Errors: Litigation Trends and the Crucial Role of Medical Experts
Nursing homes across the United States are facing increased scrutiny as falls and medication errors among residents become alarmingly common. In recent years, a growing number of lawsuits allege that such incidents result from substandard care, often yielding large verdicts in favor of injured residents or their families. This article examines the rise in nursing…
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