CONSERVATIVE HACKS CONTINUE TO BEAT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE HORSE
Today’s Washington Times has a commentary post by a person who claims the title of “doctor,” Dr. Jason D. Fodeman. I say that because... Read More
SURGEONS PLUS BURNOUT EQUALS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
We should not be surprised that surgeons, like everyone else, suffer from burnout and depression, according to a new study reported in The Annals... Read More
WHY HP AND LAWYERS DON’T MIX
The simple answer is: lawyers actually have work to do. Often, that is why they buy computers. Therefore, lawyers who want to... Read More
NEW YORK PERSONAL INJURY CASE LAW UPDATE
Ahhhh! Winter! That magical time when fresh snow makes everything look clean for a moment, we’re all taken back to childhood memories... Read More
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CAPS ARE ILL-ADVISED.TORT “REFORM” HURTS.
The New York State Bar Association, of which I am proud to be a member, is yet another nationally recognized and bipartisan... Read More
NEW YORK STATE JUDGES GET INCREASE, BUT NOT IN SALARY
The NY Daily News reported yesterday that New York State judges, long overdue for a salary increase, had at least gotten some money for... Read More
WHAT? THAT DOCTOR HAS INSURANCE? CT. OF APPEALS WEIGHS IN
In my last post , I discussed the Appellate Division, Second Dept.’s approach to the mere mention of the concept of professional liability insurance... Read More
SPEAKING OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR TRIAL’S HEALTH
In a case decided October 13th, Grogan v. Nizam , NY Slip Op 07375 (2d Dept. 2009), the Appellate Division, Second Department, issued a... Read More
FIRST DEPT. ALLOWS ROOM FOR UNPLEASANT SURPRISE
The Appellate Division, First Dept., has issued a decision saying that it’s OK to change experts during the trial, as long as... Read More
THE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE INDUSTRY-A STUDY IN STUPIDITY
Aon Risk Solutions reports that costs stemming from medical malpractice claims will rise. But you have to wonder why it is practically alone in... Read More