Hey Doc, Can You Get Me Some Botox?
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Last week my wife was approached by a woman that does microderm treatments and other facial services. “Would you serve as my doctor for getting Botox? I can give the injections. I just need you to get the Botox for me. … Read more
Caps on Pain and Suffering: On the Defensive Across the US.
Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS Some phenomena oscillate in cycles – the economy, hem lengths, the political party in office. And attacks on hard-fought tort reforms. Last year, Georgia and Illinois saw their caps on pain and suffering ruled unconstitutional. Caps help keep professional liability … Read more
It’s Me, Not You: Further Adventures with Social Media
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. A survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers published through Loyola Medical School found that “Facebook holds the distinction of being the unrivaled leader for online divorce evidence with 66% citing it as the primary source.” Also, more than 80 … Read more
E-Guilt: Social Media and the Murder Trial of Casey Anthony
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Social media appears to have had an impact on jury selection in the murder trial of Casey Anthony, 25, charged with killing her two-year-old daughter Caylee, in 2008. According to the Associated Press, as prospective jurors answered questions about their background … Read more
Dr. Mark Weinberger: A Rotten Apple
Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS It’s an easy call. Dr. Mark Weinberger is a rotten apple. More than 300 medical malpractice cases have been filed against him. Most haven’t even gotten started. In the first case to pop through, the estate of Phyllis Barnes vs. … Read more
Troubles in Kansas
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. On May 4, 2011, the United States District Court in Kansas allowed a plaintiff to insert an administrative negligence claim against a hospital administrator. The claim arises out of alleged permanent injuries to the newborn child of Sandra and Edwin Deya. … Read more
How We Do It
Medical Justice is sensitive to the fact there are legitimate claims by patients who have been harmed by negligent care. But the fact remains that the majority of medical malpractice cases are ultimately deemed without merit. We harness the principles of medicine, law, and business … Read more
A Bad Day for Allergan
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. A federal jury on Thursday awarded 67-year old Douglas Ray Jr. of Fredericksburg, VA a $212 million verdict. This award included $200 million in punitive damages against Allergan. Ray Jr. claimed injections of the wrinkle-smoothing drug Botox to treat hand tremors … Read more
Study Confirms Hungover Surgeons Make More Mistakes
Jeff Segal, MD, JD, FACS The April edition of Archives of Surgery confirms the answer to a nagging scientific question. Can hungover surgeons perform adroitly? I had guessed that a metaphorical ice-pick in the temple would have an impact. Now we know the answer. It … Read more
“Film” Stars Privacy Breached
Michael J. Sacopulos, Esq. Recently, we read of the release of approximately 15,000 individual’s (read more Fox News) private health information. These individuals happened to be involved in the “adult entertainment” industry. Always one for public health, the adult film industry utilizes the “Adult Industry … Read more
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