Effective communication between doctors and patients is the cornerstone of high-quality healthcare. It is not merely a courtesy, but a fundamental requirement for proper diagnosis, informed decision-making, and patient safety. Unfortunately, when com…
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In the realm of medical malpractice litigation, the role of expert medical witnesses cannot be overstated. These professionals play a pivotal role in helping plaintiffs prove their cases by providing crucial testimony and analysis. In Missouri, exper…
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Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision that requires trust in the facility’s ability to provide compassionate and adequate care. Unfortunately, cases of nursing home neglect and abuse do occur, causing harm and distress t…
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It is 1:30 in the morning, the night before I mediate a major medical malpractice case. I have spent dozens of hours in the last few weeks preparing. I tend to treat a big mediation the way I treat trial — I over-prepare. Preparation is my security…
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While our firm exists to help you if you have been the victim of medical malpractice, our hope is you never need our services. So what can you do to avoid falling victim to a doctor or hospital’s mistake? Clearly identify yourself, using your f…
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If you suspect you or a loved one may be the victim of medical negligence (medical malpractice) you should begin to make note of people involved in the care. In a hospital setting, you should note the names of doctors, nurses and technicians who are…
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Early this year, the American Association for Justice, the nation’s premier trial law organization, put out it’s report Medical Negligence: The Role of America’s Civil Justice System in Protecting Patients’ Rights. This report relies upon pub…
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According to a study from Johns Hopkins, nearly 700 people per day die as a result of medical errors, reports The Washington Post. That is 251,000 deaths per year. Think about that for a minute … That makes it the 3rd leading cause of death, behind…
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The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously abolished the last vestiges of contributory negligence in the recently decided Children’s Wish Foundation International, Inc. v. Mayer Hoffman McCann, P.C.. So what is contributory negligence and why shoul…
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The St. Louis Post Dispatch, in an in-depth article, reported that St. Anthony’s Medical Center in south St. Louis County, failed to report Dr. Surendra Chaganti to the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts, the state board that “regulates” doct…
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