Who Answers the Phone at Your Medical Office Matters—A Lot
Hell hath no fury like a dental patient scorned. One recent news flash: A woman in Lincoln County accused of slashing tires on 18 vehicles outside a dentist’s office has been arrested and charged, Lincolnton Police confirmed with Queen City News on Tuesday. Officers responded … Read more
How Language in an Operating Report Can Lead to a Trip to the Courtroom
Sometimes, the specific language in an op-report can lead to misunderstanding and litigation. I’m not talking about using words like “suddenly” or “to my unexpected surprise” in the document. I’m talking about how you label anatomic structures. Surgeons start with a clinical diagnosis. This diagnosis … Read more
Federal Government Considering Plunge into Regulating Stool
C. difficile is a thorny problem for hospitalized patients because physicians have generously prescribed progressively stronger broad spectrum antibiotics, killing off good bacteria, making it easier for the bad bacteria to proliferate. The condition affects 500,000 Americans each year and takes 30,000 lives. When yogurt … Read more
Before and After Photos. Do You Own Them? Or Not?
Many aesthetic surgeons and dentists use before and after photos on their web site to market their practices. They are demonstrating to the public at large what they can reasonably expect if they select their practice. They are more than just plain vanilla images. They … Read more
Medspa Slammed with Class Action Lawsuit for Violating TCPA
Ever heard of TCPA? Most people haven’t. It stands for Telephone Consumer Protection Act. And it’s the second most frequent federal lawsuit after employment law claims. And now a medspa is on the receiving end. Simply put, it’s a cash … Read more
How Do Attorneys Shake Down Doctors?
Some attorneys will go to unprofessional lengths to serve their clients. Often, these shakedown tactics come at the doctor’s expense. Maintain your guard. Don’t fall for these bluffs.
How Does a Malpractice Lawsuit Affect You?
Medical Justice Founder and CEO, Dr. Jeffrey Segal, describes what it was like for him, and how his experiences on the receiving end of a frivolous lawsuit shaped the way Medical Justice protects its clients today…
How Often Are Good Doctors Sued?
99% of surgeons will become embroiled in a malpractice lawsuit before age 65. Medical Justice exists to help those 99% navigate med-mal suits safely – by stopping them before they start.
What Services Does Medical Justice Offer Doctors?
Whether you’re expecting a lawsuit or already in the middle of one, Medical Justice can cover you. We’ve protected over 12,000 doctors from frivolous lawsuits by offering these three programs.
Request Your Confidential Medico-Legal Consultation
You’ll receive a confirmation message upon submission. If you do not find this message immediately, please check your junk box. Your confirmation email will contain a brief message from Dr. Segal, who will review your situation and determine whether Medical Justice can assist. Afterwards, our team … Read more
Nursing Home Sues Law Firm Over Ads
A friend and colleague, Doug Wojcieszak, recently posted an article on his blog, Sorry Works, about responding to criticism in health care. Actually, it was more than just criticism. A law firm ran ads soliciting plaintiffs against a nursing home. The nursing home sued the … Read more
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