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Medical Malpractice Litigation
Munoz v. Children’s Hosp. of Philadelphia, No. 1388 EDA 2024, 2025 WL 1504354 (Pa. Super. Ct. May 27, 2025) - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the judgment entered by the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia...more
Joyner v. Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hosps., Inc., No. 534 EDA 2024, 2025 WL 933175, at *1 (Pa. Super. Ct. Mar. 26, 2025), reargument denied (May 29, 2025) - In her suit, the pro se plaintiff alleged negligent placement of leg...more
Defective medical devices can present serious—and even life-threatening—risks for patients. Yet, sadly, many patients don’t realize that their medical devices are defective until it is too late. Sometimes, manufacturers and...more
Medical practitioners form one of the most important professions in the world. The significance of this profession results in a high number of responsibilities on individuals in the medical field. The UAE Government has...more
Hospitals and health systems are familiar with traditional medical malpractice cases, but as healthcare is increasingly seen as a business, healthcare providers need to understand the potential for, and limitations of claims...more
Estate of Crystal Walcott Spill v. Jacob E. Markovitz, M.D., 2025 WL 758318 - In this appeal before the New Jersey Supreme Court, the court held that an out-of-state alleged tortfeasor was not a party subject to allocation of...more
When you get hurt because of another person’s carelessness, you might be able to file what’s called a “personal injury claim.” While your injuries can be mild or very serious, you must prove that they have affected your...more
Personal injury accidents come in many different forms, everything from car crashes and workplace mishaps to slips, falls, and sports injuries. Many of these accidents result in bone fractures. These injuries can vary widely...more
California is home to more than its fair share of personal injury claims, the vast majority of which, according to California courts, include car crashes and slip and fall injuries. Workplace injuries involving cuts and...more
Leslie M. Jenny and Gabriella M. Wittbrod, both of our Cleveland, OH office, were granted summary judgment on behalf of their corporate nursing home clients in this medical negligence case. Judge Phillip S. Naumoff of the...more
Attorneys who work to help accident victims recover full compensation for their losses know that incidents like motor vehicle collisions, falls, medical malpractice, and truck accidents can cause a wide variety of injuries....more
With another legislative session nearing the end, many continue to keep a keen eye on certain legislative efforts meant to expand the extent of damages available in medical malpractice lawsuits. The sweeping legislation,...more
Outside of small claims court, personal injury lawsuits can be difficult to win. Even in small claims court, you might not find an easy road to victory. Certain types of cases, such as product liability cases and medical...more
The Reptile Theory is a litigation strategy intended to activate jurors’ survival instincts during trial and is designed to induce fear over logic and reason when hearing a case. Rather than focusing on the standard of care...more
Pennsylvania Court Affirms that Experts and Treating Physicians Must Be in Same Specialty - Kunkel v. Abington Memorial Hospital, 2024 PA Super 298 (Pa. Super. Ct. Dec. 13, 2024) - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania...more
A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) triggers a question as to whether the standard of care to evaluate claims for medical malpractice should be changed. For decades, the New Jersey Model...more
A manufacturer produces a medical device for physicians to use to administer a particular type of treatment to their patients. When does that manufacturer have a duty under New York state law to warn a physician of risks...more
On January 30, 2025, the Ohio 8th District Court of Appeals held that Ohio’s medical malpractice non-economic damages cap is unconstitutional as applied to the plaintiff-appellee who permanently lost his eye as the result of...more
A fervent and insightful defense waged by Goldberg Segalla partner Michael D. Shalhoub and attorney Rebecca R. Rabideau secured a defense verdict in favor of a dentist accused of malpractice in a lawsuit that dragged on for...more
There are several types of circumstances that can result in a wrongful death claim being filed in California, and one or more family members of the person who died could receive damages from the individual or organization...more
When a child suffers harm due to medical negligence, the emotional toll on families can be overwhelming. Parents trust healthcare providers to deliver care that protects and nurtures their child’s well-being. When they make...more
OBGYNs (obstetricians and gynecologists) play a critical role in the health and well-being of women, particularly during pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive care. However, when mistakes occur due to negligence, the...more
Few injuries are as life-altering as paralysis. What makes this already devastating condition even more heartbreaking is when it results from a preventable medical error. Whether it’s due to a surgical mistake, a missed...more
Background - On December 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued its decision in Stull v. Summa, a medical negligence case in which the defendants argued that Ohio’s statutory peer-review privilege protected from...more
Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious medical conditions, often leading to life-altering physical, emotional, and financial challenges. While many spinal cord injuries result from accidents, such as car crashes or...more