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FebJuries in medical malpractice cases have wide discretion in determining the amount of a damage award. However, this discretion is not boundless. Judges have the right and, in fact, the…
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FebWhat is Strict Products Liability? Strict product liability means holding the manufacturer or seller of defective products responsible if the product injures a consumer who buys or uses the product.…
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FebPeer review is the process by which physicians affiliated with a particular hospital evaluate the quality of care provided by their fellow physicians and identify opportunities to improve care. During…
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FebA "guest" in an automobile is a person who rides in an automobile driven by another person for his own pleasure or business without paying the driver or conferring any…
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FebSmoke detectors are invaluable in saving lives. It is estimated that three-fifths of all deaths from home fires occurred in homes without smoke detectors. But what happens when a smoke…
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FebNo matter how "routine" a procedure, surgery is always risky. However, not every bad result from surgery is caused by malpractice. Unintended and non-negligent complications arise every day, such as…
All of our partners are AV Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell. Out-of-state referrals are welcome for all
areas of practice we handle, including personal injury, workers’ compensation and insurance claims issues.