Our posts summarize notable verdicts, emerging plaintiff theories, and insurer reports on claim frequency. We assess how changing standards of care, documentation technology, and patient expectations influence liability exposure across specialties.
From contemporaneous chart addenda to photographic documentation of wounds, we provide concrete tips that strengthen defense posture. Articles also highlight how timely empathy statements and clear after-visit summaries can defuse dissatisfaction before it morphs into litigation.
Blogs offer question lists for vetting defense experts, strategies for explaining complex medicine to lay jurors, and reminders on preserving credibility under cross-examination. We reference actual deposition excerpts—anonymized—to show what worked and what backfired.
When carriers propose settlement, physicians must weigh consent-to-settle provisions, NPDB reporting triggers, and future underwriting effects. Posts dissect sample scenarios and suggest questions to ask adjusters before signing on the dotted line.
Even closed-without-payment claims can surface online. We cover public-statement drafting, website FAQ updates, and proactive outreach to referral networks after litigation concludes.
Most physicians will be sued at least once in their career. Plaintiff’s attorneys generally screen their cases for merit. Since they are paid on contingency, they want to make sure the estimated payout will be worth the time and money they invest in the litigation. If you are sued in small claims court for negligence, … Read more
Assume you have a mostly elective practice. You still have hospital privileges, but most work you do is performed in an outpatient surgery center. You are technically on the call schedule. You rarely get called. Most calls can be handled by having the patient see you in your office the following day. Until… A patient … Read more
Professional liability policies include a list of exclusions. It will not pay out for such exclusions. One exclusion related to a contention of “Sexual Conduct.” Exclusion: “Liability arising from any Claim that includes contentions or descriptions of Sexual Conduct by you or anyone for whom you may be legally responsible.” That policy defines Sexual Conduct … Read more
Medical malpractice lawsuits are public records. And sometimes they make the news. Sometimes they’re online. If a case was filed in court, it’s accessible to the public. (Arbitration agreements, on the other hand, are private matters. That’s another story for another day.) Say you’ve scheduled a surgery on a new patient. You go over the … Read more
In making investments, mutual funds note that past performance is not always an indicator of future performance. Which brings us to the case of Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz Jr., a Dallas-based anesthesiologist. On November 20, 2024, he was sentenced to 190 years in prison. Why? A jury determined he injected dangerous drugs into patient IV bags, … Read more
A patient slips in your office. Do you turn it over to your general liability insurance carrier or your professional liability carrier? Or both? Of course, the devil is in the details. Such cases will have different trajectories. If a professional liability claim, the plaintiff will generally need to secure an expert to prove you … Read more
In all states, you need some type of license to practice medicine. There is some flexibility to address unique situations. In Nevada, there’s a license for “special events” to demonstrate medical techniques and procedures, often at a convention. But you still must apply for a limited license. Pursuant to Nevada Administrative Code NAC 630.147, Special … Read more
Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. Physicians are aware … Read more
Medical Justice provides consultations to doctors facing medico-legal obstacles. We have solutions for doctor-patient conflicts, unwarranted demands for refunds, online defamation (patient review mischief), meritless litigation, and a gazillion other issues. If you are navigating a medico-legal obstacle, visit our booking page to schedule a consultation – or use the tool shared below. Like other humans, … Read more
Dr. A scheduled a consultation with an expert to identify whether he was a candidate for surgery. And he did have that consultation. The defendant doctor ultimately chose to have his surgery performed elsewhere. Generally, after a single consultation, there’d be no reason to formally terminate such a relationship. Regardless, many years passed. And now this same surgeon has reappeared as an expert witness in a medical malpractice case against Dr. A.
