The Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Blog

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a disease…

Better Access to Healthcare Isn’t Translating into Better Quality of Healthcare

Healthcare reform has dominated the news the past 12 months.…

Medical Malpractice Claims as Tools to Avoid Medical Errors

“What the Doctor Missed” is a must read for those interested…

Surgical Safety Checklist and Quality Surgical Outcomes

The World Health Organization (WHO) has created and distributed…

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits and Healthcare Costs

As we approach another election, we'll undoubtedly be subject…

Report Shows Better Patient Safety Practices Lead to Fewer Medical Malpractice Claims

A California study by the Rand Corporation shows that a concerted…

Large Surgical Sponge Left in Patient After Surgery

When Palm Beach County Judge Nelson E. Bailey entered Good Samaritan…

The New Hampshire Primary: Some General Thoughts

We witnessed another important primary in the Granite State yesterday.…

Massachusetts Doctor to Stand Trial for Manslaughter in Botched Abortion

Dr. Rapin Osathanondh, an obstetrician and formerly a research…