Medical Malpractice Law

The Massachusetts Medical Society, which represents nearly … One concern is that some doctors might resist settlements because of a state law that allows consumers to view any malpractice findings against doctors. Sands worries that might …

In the April 11 editorial, “Don’t weaken malpractice reform,” The Day argues that the current law relating to the Certificate of … develops a bed sore while in a nursing home through medical negligence. The patient is cared for by … Continue reading →

The House Judiciary Committee will mark up medical malpractice legislation on Tuesday … damages at $250,000 as part of their effort to repeal the healthcare reform law’s cost-cutting Independent Payment Advisory Board, House Republicans are at it …

The Law Firm of Marasco & Nesselbush is pleased to announce that Attorney Mark H. Grimm has been promoted to Senior Trial Counsel of its Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Division. Providence, RI (PRWEB) April 16, 2012 Attorney Grimm, who … Continue reading →

One key component is medical malpractice reform. In the American College Emergency Physicians’ 2009 State of Emergency Care Report, Connecticut ranked 16th worst in the nation for our medical malpractice environment. Many other states have …

A medical malpractice insurer has lowered its premiums and is crediting what is often called tort reform in this and other states. Mag Mutual Insurance Co., the second-largest such firm in the state, credits the new laws with almost half … Continue reading →

The trajectory of any medical malpractice case depends on a series of factors: the complexity of the evidence proving the alleged harm, whether existing law provides clear answers about liability, and the insurance company’s willingness to negotiate a …

the decision of the jury or the evidence presented in a court of law. The medical malpractice cap would also limit punitive damages against defendants who knowingly caused harm or committed gross negligence to a limit of two-times the economic … Continue reading →

Health care providers, doctors and hospitals are protected by these caps, which limit the amount of money that injured patients who prevail in medical malpractice cases may be awarded. Many states have already established laws in an attempt to limit … Continue reading →

No other infant wrongful death settlement had surpassed $4 million. About Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is a leading Chicago medical malpractice law firm with offices in Chicago and Waukegan. The firm represents clients …