Malpractice lawsuit costs still a huge issue for Pennsylvania

PennLive.com, PA Skyrocketing insurance premiums sparked by rampant medical malpractice lawsuit abuse has been the driving force behind the majority of these closures. Yet, Governor Rendell recently declared that Pennsylvania’s malpractice lawsuit abuse crisis is over. … Topics: abuse, cost, insurance, law, lawsuit, lawyer, malpractice, medical, medical malpractice, medical malpractice lawsuit, news, pennsylvania, sue

Fairfax woman claims doctor removed wrong ovary

Contra Costa Times, CA The lawsuit, which claims medical malpractice and loss of consortium, seeks compensation for medical and legal expenses, loss of earnings and other damages. Wara referred questions about the lawsuit to Kaiser. Topics: claim, cost, damages, law, lawsuit, legal, malpractice, medical, medical malpractice, news

Drug Lawsuits Are Necessary For Public Safety

Detroit Free Press, United States - Feb 3, 2009 If political influence is measured by the amount of money contributed, then the pharmaceutical industry is in a league of its own. Sally Pipes claims that $136 million of contributions from trial attorneys is evidence of an attempt to curry favor. She fails to mention that the pharmaceutical [...]

Widow Drops Wrongful Death Lawsuits

East Valley Tribune, AZ The widow of former House Speaker Jeff Groscost has agreed to drop two wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuits filed in connection with his 2006 death. Kevin Chapman, the attorney for Dana Groscost, said Thursday that she decided against moving forward on the suits after consulting with medical experts. Topics: cost, [...]