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Legally Speaking
Methotrexate in an Intrauterine Pregnancy – An Interesting Twist
May 14, 2021
What was to blame for this fetal demise?
Were a Hysterectomy and a Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy Necessary?
April 13, 2021
This case illustrates how a clear explanation and empathy for the patient’s concerns may have avoided litigation altogether.
Was a Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy Necessary?
March 18, 2021
This case illustrates how a clear explanation and empathy for the patient’s concerns may have avoided litigation altogether.
Could this fetal demise have been averted?
February 15, 2021
Taking all facts into consideration, contemplate the course of action you would have taken under the circumstances presented here.
A look back at our top cases
December 29, 2020
General surgeons and ob/gyns are the most likely physicians to get sued, according to data from the American Medical Association’s 2016 Physician Practice Benchmark Survey.
Did L&D negligence cause urogynecologic injuries?
December 21, 2020
Allegations in this case include negligence in performing a McRoberts maneuver and unnecessary vacuum-assisted extraction.
Cesarean delivery leads to unexpected outcome
November 16, 2020
This case presents a unique dynamic involving certified nurse midwives; following protocols enhanced defensibility.
Was this a failure to diagnose ovarian failure?
October 06, 2020
The outcome in this case underscores the need for solid documentation, especially when one of the defendants has passed.
Major vascular injury incurred at laparoscopy
September 24, 2020
An LVAH case underscores the importance of continuing education.
Was loss of ovary in this pediatric case avoidable?
August 26, 2020
This case involves an eight-year-old patient who originally presented with a chief complaint of right-sided abdominal pain and one episode of vomiting.