The Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Blog

Birth Injury Malpractice Case Yields Record Jury Verdict of $58.6 Million

A Connecticut jury has awarded a family whose child suffered…

Hospital Staffing and Its Effect on Quality Care

In March, The New England Journal of Medicine published data…

Patient Checklist Bill Passes Nevada Senate

The Nevada Senate has passed a patient checklist bill that requires…

Former NFL Player’s Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Dismissed

Matt Stinchcomb, who played professional football for the Oakland…

Number of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Lowest in a Decade

According to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts,…

FDA Issues Safety Warning About Topamax and Birth Defects

In March 2011, the Food and Drug Administration issued a safety…

Woman Awarded $10.5 Million in Anesthesia Malpractice Case

A Connecticut jury awarded Karla Rosa, mother of two children,…

Medical Errors in Emergency Rooms Force Hospitals to Take Action

Yesterday's Wall St. Journal article concerning hospitals' efforts…

Montana Governor Vetoes Medical Malpractice Bill

Characterizing the bill as inadquately providing for patient…