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Total hip arthroplasty is widely regarded as one of the most successful orthopedic procedures in terms of patient satisfaction. Pain relief, improved functional independence, and better quality of life are almost always achieved. Nearly a half-million of these procedures are…

The management of stroke patients has evolved with sophisticated treatments capable of reversing brain tissue damage and even preventing future strokes.  These advancements bring an evidence based set of medical pathways providing a clear standard of care.  Meeting the standard…

Finding a security camera in the area does not necessarily imply the video will be helpful to the investigation. Some cameras are decoys, while others may not even point toward the area in question. When a camera is located, several…

More people die of vascular disease in the USA (51%) than all other diseases combined. As such it tends to feature heavily in cases of medical malpractice. It is often a silent disease until complications arise; and it’s well known how…

As an Oncology expert in the context of medical malpractice litigation, it’s my job to provide a truthful and well substantiated opinion, most often in the realm of causation. My other responsibilities are limited, but crucially important. My charge is…

Sitzer 2016 states that hospital fall rates range from 1.3 to 8.9 falls per 1000 patient days and average 3.16 falls per 1000 days. Patient falls with injury are costly to our healthcare systems. They are considered a hospital acquired…

Stow v. Los Angeles Dodgers is one of the most famous crowd management cases in United States history. The case involved a San Francisco Giants’ fan who attended a Los Angeles Dodgers’ home opener game.  Upon trying to leave the stadium…

Defect and delay claims comprise the majority of construction litigation. Neither are straightforward. Usually, they are very complicated and difficult to quantify, especially without the aid of an expert. However, an even more complex task resides in determining Standard of…

When faced with a potential new malpractice case, plaintiff attorneys often wonder about the merits of the case, while the defense seeks confirmation of its limits. Bad outcomes or emotional letters by grieving family members do not always correlate with…

I love being a family doctor. That being said, even when I was doggedly studying the sciences in pursuit of a medical school admission, I had a very vague idea of what medicine was. Nevertheless, I had a few principles…