Medical Malpractice Law 
Hospitals go naked without malpractice insurance – FierceHealthcare
“From a social perspective, it’s very irresponsible,” University of Pennsylvania law professor Tom Baker said in the … Even a really good hospital is going to have a certain amount of medical malpractice. It’s inevitable.”
Swift Justice: Medical malpractice and drunken damage – Chicago Tribune
I am stuck in a bind. No law firm wants to help because the money recovery would not be large enough. I have suffered with this and feel like I deserve justice. — Marvin from Anniston, Ala. Medical malpractice claims … Continue reading
Troubled New York Hospitals Forgo Coverage for Malpractice – New York Times
“From a kind of self-interest of the hospital, it seems if you’re a marginally capitalized hospital barely making it, it would be perfectly rational not to buy insurance,” said Tom Baker, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania …
Some Hospitals in New York Lack a Malpractice Safety Net – New York Times
“From a kind of self-interest of the hospital, it seems if you’re a marginally capitalized hospital barely making it, it would be perfectly rational not to buy insurance,” said Tom Baker, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania …
Denny Rehberg: GOP has fixes for health care – Missoulian
Republicans in the House passed a medical liability limit bill in March … allowing states to conduct pilot projects on malpractice limits. No projects have been funded by Congress. Current law also allows interstate pooling by similar businesses …
Law adds to stress on doctors, Rep. John Sullivan warns – Tulsa World
Ninety percent of doctors think the U.S. medical system is on the wrong track and 83 … with the Affordable Care Act and many other things, including malpractice law, Medicare and Medicaid rates and insurance company and government bureaucracy.
Public Citizen: Medical Malpractice Payments Hit Record Low Last Year – Jefferson City News Tribune Online
“The juxtaposition of declining medical malpractice payments and skyrocketing medical costs exposes bogus claims that reducing patients’ access to legal remedies will reduce costs. The only sensible response is for policymakers and physicians to …
Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress’ Event “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast” – PR.com
New York, NY, July 13, 2012 –(PR.com)– Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C Sponsored The Knowledge Group upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast.” This event will be held on July 31, 2012 from 12:00 PM to … Continue reading
State law bars man from malpractice suit against dermatologist, Iowa Supreme Court rules – Des Moines Register
In their opinion, justices said Iowa’s statute of repose, a state law that prevents malpractice action … while limiting options for people who’ve suffered from medical malpractice. “You always feel as a patient, that you have …
Under New Law, Penn. Dentists Now Required to Buy Liability Insurance – Insurance Journal
Gov. Corbett felt it was important to sign this bill into law to provide Pennsylvanians with protection and the peace of mind that their dentist has medical malpractice insurance in case they are injured in the dentist chair.” In February … Continue reading
