Winston Churchill once said, “True genius resides in the capacity for evaluation of uncertain, hazardous, and conflicting information.” There is no better time than the present to stop and ask yourself these five questions to ensure you’re doing everything you can to evaluate the uncertain, hazardous, and conflicting information to resolve claims and settle litigationRead more
Obtaining and reviewing medical records is an essential part of the discovery process when a claim involves physical injury. In pharmaceutical mass torts, for example, medical records are particularly important for documenting prescription history against alleged consumption. The following is a brief list of the steps required to obtain records effectively. Acquire from Plaintiff’s CounselRead more
A group of claims involving endoscopic medical device manufacturers, as well as hospitals and endoscopy centers across several states, has occurred over the last few years. Plaintiffs assert that the use of duodenoscopes (a type of endoscope) causes carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriae (CRE) infections when used during gastrointestinal procedures. Duodenoscopes are inserted down a patient’s throat during a procedure called endoscopicRead more
