May, 2017

Five Myths of Medical Malpractice – Part 3

May 12, 2017

Myth 3: Physicians Are One Malpractice Verdict Away From Bankruptcy Many physicians seem to believe that malpractice verdicts threaten to wipe out their savings. When assessing this fear, it is appropriate to start by observing that most malpractice cases are settled or dismissed; only about 2% of claims are tried, Read More

Veteran Awarded $2.5 Million in Phoenix VA Malpractice Case

March 25, 2017

On March 6, 2017, Steven Cooper, an 18-year U.S. Army Veteran, was awarded $2.5 million in a malpractice lawsuit filed against the Phoenix VA. Cooper is one of many veterans forced to wait over a year to secure an appointment at the Phoenix VA Health Center. The Army veteran claimed Read More

VA finalizes disability benefits plans for contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune

March 22, 2017

From an article published in the Military Times on March 14, 2017, by Leo Shane III: Former service members exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune over a 35-year period can now apply for veterans disability benefits, under a new federal rule finalized Tuesday. The move, which Read More

Five myths of medical malpractice –Part 2

March 14, 2017

Myth 2: Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Deliver “Jackpot Justice” The assertion that the malpractice liability system serves up jackpot justice takes various forms, but the basic charge is that the system doles out compensation freely and that uninjured or less injured patients take home millions. However, recent stuides consistently prove that Read More

Five myths of medical malpractice –Part 1

January 23, 2017

Myth one: the medical malpractice “crisis” is caused by malpractice litigation People point to jury verdicts with jaw-dropping awards issued to patients as proof of a malpractice crisis and need for limits on damages. However, extensive research published in medical journals proves that run-away jury verdicts are NOT the cause Read More

Internal documents detail secret VA quality ratings

January 2, 2017

The Department of Veterans Affairs has for years assigned star ratings for each of its medical centers based on the quality of care and service they provide, but the agency has repeatedly refused to make them public, saying they are meant for internal use only. USA TODAY obtained internal documents Read More

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