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Drug & Device News
In-depth discussion of a recent case involving pelvic mesh.
Why Is It So Hard to Find Quality Medical Malpractice Verdict Data?
In an era of incredible "big data," the medical malpractice practitioner should ask, "Why are there no accurate, reliable, and statistically valid measurements of malpractice verdicts by subject and jurisdiction?"
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Verdicts
In-depth discussion of two pivotal rulings.
Entitlement to a Credit for a Settlement Reached in Another Jurisdiction
This article addresses the dynamics of New Jersey's Collateral Source doctrine and defendant physician's entitlement to a credit for a settlement that a plaintiff reached in another jurisdiction.
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Med Mal News
Discussion of two major cases.
Features
Surviving the Medical Malpractice Claim
When a doctor or other health care provider learns that he or she is the subject of a medical malpractice suit, one of the first things the defendant will want to do is find the most top-flight legal representation possible. But how can the physician know which defense attorney is the right one for the case?
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Drug & Device News
Analysis of several major cases.
Features
Why Is It So Hard to Find Quality Medical Malpractice Verdict Data?
In an era of incredible "big data," the medical malpractice practitioner should ask, "Why are there no accurate, reliable, and statistically valid measurements of malpractice verdicts by subject and jurisdiction?"
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Drug & Device News
Recent news of importance.
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