Nuclear verdicts in medical malpractice cases have increased, with averages reaching $56 million in 2024, says the AMA.
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Head of Medical Malpractice, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has said ...
The article explains that late changes to theories of liability in malpractice cases are typically denied by courts, as they prejudice defendants. Courts prefer claims to be clear from the start, and ...
The Punitive Damages Act (Act) allows plaintiffs to potentially recover damages beyond those needed to make a plaintiff whole. Case law on the Act frequently includes the cautionary statement that no ...
The husband of a Utah lawmaker sponsoring controversial medical malpractice reform legislation was sued for medical malpractice in 2023. Sponsor Rep. Katy Hall, R-South Ogden, has not mentioned during ...