Each Med Mal Injury Has Its Own Unique Value
And proving it up requires experienced and skilled counsel. NFL player awarded $43.5 million in medical malpractice suit
I’ve written here about the pandemic delays in the court system that delay justice. Well, things are starting to change according to Kaiser.
I’ve written here about the pandemic delays caused in the court system that delay justice. Well, things are starting to change according to Kaiser. Like so many medical malpractice lawsuits filed before the Covid-19 pandemic, the case filed by Rojas’ mother, who moved to Dallas to care for her son, was held up as court […]
Vascular Conditions Shouldn’t Lead To Amputation
$28M Verdict For Right Leg Amputation Following Medical Mismanagement For Vascular Condition
Jury awards $28.6 million to man who lost legs when hit by Amtrak train
Many times, there are multiple causes and responsible parties to a terrible accident. Trial lawyers are tasked with identifying each of those parties prior to filing suit. At trial, it is the jury’s job to determine what percentage of blame to assign to each party. Trial lawyers can make recommendations in argument, but the decision […]
What Is Medical Malpractice?
The Thompson Law Firm Video: What Is Medical Malpractice?
Unnecessary Medical Tests Are #QualityFraud
DOJ pursues billing fraud cases. In some cases, the patients did not know what they were being tested for. TRICARE beneficiaries were enticed to provide urine or saliva specimens in exchange for $50 gift cards. Evidence at trial demonstrated that Rao was paid in exchange for signing off on medically unnecessary and repetitive toxicology and […]
Large Verdicts: The Most Vulnerable Victims Are Most Affected By Caps and Delays
Not surprisingly, the largest verdicts in medical malpractice cases tend to happen in cases with overwhelming medical costs and needs. When trial lawyers tabulate the real cost of these needs, they often use the word “board”. As in, putting the expenses up on the board. Expert witnesses and life care planners are often involved in […]
Pro Tip For Alex Jones: Be As Prepared As Your Lawyer (or get a better lawyer next time)
Law students across the country used to watch video lectures on evidence by the famous Irving Younger (Harvard). I still remember his hearsay lessons – that made the impossible seem within grasp. The best of the Younger tapes was the series on cross-examination. For a kid who never wanted to be anything but a trial […]
Jury orders Charter to pay $7 billion in technician’s murder of Texas customer
People hate their cable companies. A focus group could have told the defense that before trial. My bet is the defense rode their assumption that the company couldn’t be held responsible for the employee’s criminal conduct all the way to real trouble. It’s a good bet that they misread the jurors all the way through […]
It’s Official: Pandemics Wreck Trial Dates
Civil dockets have been upended for years, as trial courts prioritize their criminal caseload. This leaves civil plaintiffs cases languishing, delaying resolution and upending settlement leverage. Insurance carriers are happy to hold on to the money owed to injured plaintiffs while they struggle to navigate the court system and the pandemic. Choose your lawyer wisely. […]