What started as a medical solution for pain management spiraled into a nationwide addiction crisis. Drugs like OxyContin, fentanyl and hydrocodone—once praised as breakthroughs—became some of the ...

Healthcare providers carry heavy liability risks in the event of a medical malpractice allegation or professional standards violation, which can be costly and lead to licensing ramifications and ...

As medical malpractice attorneys, we have handled many lawsuits against healthcare providers. In our experience, the most common reasons for a patient to file a lawsuit are: wanting to prevent a ...

Medical malpractice activity can be an indication of health care quality. Medical malpractice payouts vary widely from state to state, and are nearly 10 times as high in the worst state than in the ...

Hiring a qualified medical malpractice lawyer can be crucial for ensuring justice and fair compensation when medical mistakes occur. The post The Delicate Balance of Medical Malpractice Law first ...

Medical malpractice claims cost the healthcare industry billions of dollars, but the costs include more than just dollars. Often there is accompanying damage to a hospital’s reputation and to staff ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

One of my favorite expressions tells us, "It doesn't have to be bad to be stressful." Think wedding, communion, bar mitzvah or any other event commemorating something special. Ultimately, the "big day ...

A lawyer friend once told me, “90% of non-criminal law is arguing over who gets stuck with the tab.” More and more people are asking this precise question with respect to who should be held liable ...

When faced with the overwhelming experience of medical malpractice, the decision to meet with a lawyer can be daunting. Understanding that your health and well-being have been compromised is not only ...