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The Dangers of Defective Medical Devices: How to Protect Yourself

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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

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury

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Falls account for two-thirds of TBIs in adults over 65.  Preventing falls is therefore key to mitigating the risk of TBI. Falls can happen to anyone and can lead to tragic consequences, even where there is no visible injury....more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Settlement Highlights Issue of Deliberate Indifference Involving Medical Need in Jails

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A recent $2.75 million settlement by Robins Kaplan LLP has drawn attention to a troubling case of deliberate indifference to medical needs at Anoka County Jail (the “Jail”). Deyonta Green, who struggled with addiction issues,...more

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What Is Medical Malpractice?

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You may be reading this because you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a mistake by a healthcare professional. We understand this can be a very difficult situation for many reasons: the uncertainty of what went...more

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The West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act Applies Broadly to Services Encompassing Patient Care – Not Just the Care...

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The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issued a new opinion that finds that litigants cannot characterize claims as “corporate” or “general” negligence in an attempt to circumvent the West Virginia Medical Professional...more

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The “Four D’s” of Medical Malpractice

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“Medical malpractice” occurs when patients are harmed by doctors or some other medical professionals who fail to competently perform their medical duties. Medical malpractice rules, such as those related to notifying the...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Health Law From the Courts: Review of 2019 Connecticut Case Law

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Our annual survey of health law cases for 2019 includes a number of notable decisions affecting the practice of medicine and the delivery of other health care services in Connecticut.  These include the Connecticut Supreme...more

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A New Wave – Eleventh Circuit Rejects “Barbetta Rule,” Opts for Cruise Line Liability

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What happens if a passenger gets sick on a cruise ship and the treating physician, employed by the cruise line, is negligent in caring for the passenger? Is the cruise line liable?...more

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