Leapfrog Standards of Care in Medical Malpractice Cases

In 1999, it was reported that over 98,000 preventable deaths occurred in hospitals each year.  To combat the prevalence of such errors, in 2000, the Business Roundtable, a consortium of CEOs from large U.S. corporations, organized the Leapfrog Group. Today, Leapfrog consists of more than 150 large employers.  One of More...

Should the ADA Stop Supporting the Use of Amalgams?

Amalgams are a type of dental tooth filling which, unlike gold or porcelain fillings, contain mercury. In the past several years, the American Dental Association (ADA) and several state dental chapters have come under the attack of numerous lawsuits for supporting the continued use of amalgams. In addition, bills to More...

Presumption of Negligence for Retained Foreign Bodies

Res ipsa loquitur is a legal doctrine that infers negligence in a situation that lacks direct evidence of wrongdoing. Translated from Latin, res ipsa loquitur means, "the thing speaks for itself." When res ipsa loquitur is applied to a claim, evidence must be produced from which a jury would decide More...

Laser Eye Correction Risks

Laser eye correction was once dubbed the new "miracle" eye surgery, promising a painless vision correction surgery. Now there are thousands of lawsuits filed each year for medical malpractice claims regarding laser eye procedures. However, laser eye correction is still the most common surgical procedure in the United States, with More...

Payment of Attorneys' Fees Through Contingency Fee Arrangements

Have you been injured as a result of an auto accident, slip and fall, or medical malpractice? Do you feel you will not be able to afford an attorney to make sure that you are adequately compensated for your injuries? Contingency FeesMost attorneys are willing to work out a financial More...