In a recent post we talked about the complexity of evidence in medical malpractice lawsuits. Unfortunately, experts are often required to translate such medical jargon into layperson’s terms. The opposing party will likely offer their own expert witness in an attempt to offer an alternative explanation for the patient’s injury. Small wonder, then, that juries might get confused. Hopefully, this “battle of the experts” can be minimized with the strategic help of an attorney who is able to present evidence that is both persuasive and transparent to jurors.
Are heavy truck tires unfit for high speeds and causing crashes?
Ever been passed by a speeding big rig? On a rainy day, the splash of water left in the wake of a passing semi truck can seem almost blinding on the windshields of any passenger vehicles following behind. Yet even on a clear day, there may be a safety issue with speeding big rigs.
Did a nursing home chain put money above patient safety?
Consumers may take comfort in recognizable brand names or chains. That rationale may also apply in the context of health care providers.
Authorities launch campaign for distracted driving awareness
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Police officers in Maryland and across the country have been encouraged to do their part via more aggressive ticketing of drivers who are using their mobile devices while driving.
Do electronic records invite medical negligence?
A medical diagnosis can sometimes involve both diagnostic testing and a doctor’s personal analysis. Said another way, some diagnoses may require the artful craftsmanship of a doctor to narrow down multiple, alternative possibilities raised by testing alone.
When does a doctor's duty of care begin?
A doctor’s duty of care begins the moment that a patient consults with a doctor for a diagnosis. A doctor must review a patient’s medical history and perform diagnostic tests and/or examinations to correctly assess the patient’s ailment.
Maryland hit-and-run driver charged for unsafe driving
A Maryland driver who had been traveling on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway was recently charged for unsafe operation of his vehicle, in addition to a charge arising from his hit-and-run behavior.
