A recent malpractice verdict against a well-known and highly respected orthopedic surgeon threatens to adversely impact access to care for millions of patients in New York. Not since the 1980s, when a work stoppage by physicians successfully garnered an additional $1 million in malpractice coverage for doctors here, has there been any meaningful movement…(Read More)
According to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, medical malpractice lawsuits have held steady and leveled off during the past 10 years. In 2013, 1,546 medical malpractice cases were filed in Pennsylvania, a slight increase over 1,510 in 2012. Compared to the base years of 2000-2002, filings are down by 43 percent…(Read More)
A North Jersey anesthesiologist who performed spine surgery at a same-day surgery center has settled a malpractice suit by one of his patients for $425,000. The operation by Richard A. Kaul led to a state investigation and the revocation of Kaul’s medical license. THE PATIENT, 54, is scheduled to receive a total…(Read More)
After he was diagnosed with kidney cancer in January of last year, Glenn Hermes put his trust where many patients do — in his doctor. “When you’re told you have cancer – it’s shocking right away. But I trusted Dr. Stroud to have the right treatment plan for me.” Hermes said he agreed to let…(Read More)
A jury will decide if a Southwest Memorial Hospital emergency room doctor was negligent two years ago when a Cortez man committed suicide. A jury of six women and one man were impaneled late Monday afternoon to decide the malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Mark Turpen. The plaintiff claims Turpen was negligent in providing her husband…(Read More)