Category Archives: Medical malpractice
Limits On Medical Malpractice Recoveries Increased
Since 1975 California has had a $250,000 limit on “pain and suffering,” also known as general damages, in malpractice cases. There has been no increase due to inflation. There have been several attempts to change the limits, but finally one succeeded – Assembly Bill 35. As of January 1, 2023, the limit is increased… Read More »
Medical Mistakes: Deadly Errors Brought to Light
Medical care advances, but medical mistakes and errors continue Health care reform should be about feeling good and enjoying life, right? It seems you can hardly go anywhere these days without reading news articles, hearing discussions about, or even experiencing directly the ongoing changes to our health care system. There are personal opinions, politics aplenty,… Read More »
Should I Worry About Aortic Dissection?
What is an Aortic Dissection? Aortic dissection (when a rip or tear occurs in a layer of the aorta) is a heart problem that can have serious consequences. A small tear in the inner layer of the aorta (the large blood vessel leading from the heart) can cause the aorta walls to separate. If not diagnosed and… Read More »
Mother Sues Obstetrician, Hospital Over Alleged Botched Delivery
A woman, whose son was born with severe health problems, has sued the hospital where she delivered the child, and the obstetrician who handled the delivery. The mother contends that a series of missteps by the medical providers caused her son’s condition, according to injurylawyer-news.com. The Doctor Allegedly Didn’t Perform The Procedure Requested By… Read More »
San Francisco Lawyer Discusses Recent Medical Malpractice Cases
Tragic Medical Malpractice Case Details Emerge A woman who entered a Torrance hospital for a routine surgical operation witnessed one of a patient’s worst nightmares: a procedure gone horribly wrong and massively injuries as a result. In a lawsuit, the woman claims that malpractice allowed a post-hysterectomy infection to sweep through her body and… Read More »
Congressmen Press for Review on Medical Malpractice Litigation Reform
Medical Malpractice Litigation Reform in Review The issue of medical malpractice reform is a long-standing priority of Republicans in Congress. Based upon a 2009 speech, Republicans believed they shared some common ground with President Barack Obama. President Obama stated, at that time, that he was willing consider legislation that placed caps on damages awards… Read More »
California Family Pursues Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death, Fraud & Conspiracy Case
Family Pursues Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death, Fraud, Conspiracy Case A family, seeking to recover for the loss of their loved one, who allegedly died from an untreated complication of a routine surgery, received an unusual favorable ruling when a trial court allowed them to pursue punitive damages in the case. The court determined… Read More »
Attorney Boone Callaway Discusses Punitive Award in Knee Injury Case
$7.5 Million Punitive Damages Awarded in California Medical Malpractice Case A California woman scored another legal victory recently when a jury awarded her an additional $7.5 million in punitive damages, on top of the initial $5.2 million dollar award the jury handed her last month. The case was based on a defective cold-therapy device… Read More »
San Francisco Attorney Discusses Medical Malpractice Caps in California
Medical Malpractice Recoveries Are Limited in California With a strained healthcare system and dwindling resources in this tough economy, medical malpractice may actually be a growing health hazard for San Francisco residents. According to an article about a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer case from Legal News, a jury awarded a $15 million verdict… Read More »
Reforming Medical Malpractice Lawsuits May Not Lead to Lower Healthcare Costs
Blaming Medical Malpractice Lawsuits for High Healthcare Costs Many of us have been led to believe that medical malpractice tort reform would be an effective way to address the cost problem. Unfortunately, blaming medical malpractice suits as part of health care reform isn’t necessarily the answer to lowering healthcare costs. Two reasons: a strong… Read More »
