Predatory creatures are consistent, regardless of species. The mighty shark expects it prey to be paralyzed with fear. Punch it in the snout and it takes a big step backwards, backs away and moves on to easier targets. The simple fact is that both sharks and plaintiff’s malpractice lawyers are bullies. They pick on capable, well-intending doctors, encouraging patients to file lawsuit against someone that the patient would otherwise be thanking. Patients know that their doctors didn’t cause them to be sick or injured, and most believe their doctors are doing their best to make them well, ease their suffering. But if you give a trial lawyer a few minutes with them, the lawyer will turn the story around until it seems like the doctor was an insensitive, uncaring creep who was only there for the money. (Talk about projecting! They’re the ones who don’t care what damage they do to people, so long as they’re making a buck!)
Medical Malpractice
Spotlighting Verdicts & Claims Trends
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.
Preventive Documentation & Communication
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.
Deposition & Trial Preparation
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.
Settlement Strategy & Insurance Interface
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.
Post-Claim Reputation Management
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.
Georgia Strikes Down Liability Reforms
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
