Legally Speaking

Health care fraud exposed

July 15, 2021

The penalties of deception can be much worse than medical negligence.

Medical Malpractice: Methotrexate in an intrauterine pregnancy

June 29, 2021

James M. Shwayder, MD, JD delves into his Legally Speaking column from the May issue of Contemporary OB/GYN®.

Should suspicion of maternal/fetal infection have led to earlier delivery?

June 10, 2021

We estimated that the likelihood of a defense verdict was essentially a 50/50 proposition.

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.