OBGYNs (obstetricians and gynecologists) play a critical role in the health and well-being of women, particularly during pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive care. However, when mistakes occur due to negligence, the...more
Few injuries are as life-altering as paralysis. What makes this already devastating condition even more heartbreaking is when it results from a preventable medical error. Whether it’s due to a surgical mistake, a missed...more
Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious medical conditions, often leading to life-altering physical, emotional, and financial challenges. While many spinal cord injuries result from accidents, such as car crashes or...more
Brain injuries are among the most devastating forms of harm a person can experience. They often result in lifelong physical, emotional, and financial consequences for both victims and their families. When these injuries are...more
What is considered medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, occurs when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional fails to comply with the standard of care and causes an...more
The short answer is yes, medical negligence can cause cerebral palsy, and, when that happens, the law allows victims to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable....more
What is considered medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, occurs when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional fails to comply with the standard of care and causes an...more
Budget Impasse Leads to Health Cuts & “Sin” Taxes -
By 1:30 a.m. on July 3rd, the Governor had signed a budget. It included litany of cuts, including several in healthcare. Public health programs were cut 10%, including...more
Delaware Superior Court Clarifies “Wrong Body Part” Exception to Affidavit of Merit -
The Delaware Superior Court recently dismissed a plaintiff’s claim against a physician and clarified the meaning of one of the...more
House Bill 439, sponsored by Representative Bryon Short and Senator Patricia Blevins, addresses the situation of “surprise” bills. That is, the situation when a patient seeks and receives care, and is unaware that the...more
AFFIDAVIT OF MERIT NOT REQUIRED AS TO CLAIMS AGAINST DENTISTS -
Limiting the scope of the affidavit of merit statute, the Superior Court recently held that an affidavit of merit was not required where a plaintiff filed a...more
DELAWARE COURTS TIGHTEN EXPERT REPORT REQUIREMENTS -
In a recent case, the Superior Court held that a party producing an expert report must make sure the report delineates the opinions specifically to meet the...more