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.
Less than a day after Congress passed a historic health reform bill, doctors in Georgia were reminded of one tiny oversight in the package. The absence of substantive liability reform. The State Supreme Court ruled that caps on pain and suffering did not comport with the Georgia state constitution. Prior tort reforms implemented in Georgia … Read more
