The new Peacock TV show “Dr. Death” may have you thinking about dangerous doctors. How do dangerous doctors fall through the cracks? What’s the difference between a medical malpractice lawsuit and doctors losing their licenses? What are things to look for in choosing a doctor,…
Children change every aspect of a parent’s life, and for many, it’s a welcome experience. Parents plan and prepare for the arrival of their little one, but something no one can truly prepare for is their newborn being injured during birth. If a birth injury…
Countless TV and radio ads begin with: “If you’ve been injured in an accident…” The internet is filled with personal injury attorney websites touting “No Fees Unless We Recover Money,” “Available 24/7” and “No Fees Until We Win.” They all seem ready and able to…
Three years ago, an unconscious, 70-year-old man in deteriorating condition was brought into Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Doctors found he had a tattoo reading “Do Not Resuscitate” across his chest with the patient’s signature on his collarbone. The word “Not” was underlined. The medical…
Dr. Noelle Nelson, a California-based jury consultant, recalls the time she was helping a law firm prepare witnesses for trial and asked a woman to come to her prep session dressed as she would in court. “I used to say, ‘your Sunday best.’ So this gal came in fishnet hose.” Nelson travels the country and consults on all aspects of trial preparation.
Does someone owe you money, but you’ve given up trying to collect it because a lawyer’s fees would cost more than the amount of the debt? There could be a solution in small claims court. The court’s formal name, as well as its rules, differ…