by PPN | Jul 14, 2013 | Florida, News
Hours after the measure took effect, trial attorneys filed five lawsuits. Physicians say the statute provides stronger legal protections for defendant doctors. A new Florida law aimed at improving the legal climate for physicians already is the subject of litigation...
by PPN | Jul 9, 2013 | California, News
The Consumer Attorneys of California, a trade association representing trial lawyers, and their allies are “declaring war” on physicians, according to a story last month in The Bee. Their coalition has committed to spend $1 million for a political and...
by PPN | Jun 28, 2013 | Newsletter
Protect Patients Now Volume 8, Issue 6 June 2013 Newsletter E-Newsletter Special points of interest: AMA Challenges Congress to Pass Standard of Care Protection Act New Legislation to Decrease Meritless Claims in Florida Challenge to Liability Laws in New Mexico...
by PPN | Jun 28, 2013 | Newsletter
Protect Patients Now Volume 8, Issue 5 May 2013 Newsletter E-Newsletter Special points of interest: Protecting Our Good Samaritans Rx for Health Care Crisis? A Dose of Medical Liability Reform Saying You’re Sorry Protecting Our Good...
by PPN | Jun 21, 2013 | News, Pennsylvania
According to a report from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, Pennsylvania medical malpractice filings dropped 10% in 2012. The report showed that 1,675 claims were filed in 2011 compared with 1,508 in 2012. By comparison, there was an average of 2,733...
