by PPN | Mar 29, 2019 | Florida, Uncategorized
SOURCE: Herald-Tribune The Florida Supreme Court has consistently struck down caps on how much a person who is injured through others’ negligence can receive in financial compensation for their pain and suffering. In 1986 the Legislature adopted a $450,000 cap on...
by PPN | Feb 28, 2019 | National, New Mexico, Newsletter, North Dakota, Pennsylvania
PA Supreme Court avoids rush to judgement on liability rule changes The Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced it would delay a proposal that could encourage medical lawsuit abuse across the state. At issue is a proposed rule change that would allow lawsuits to be filed...
by PPN | Feb 28, 2019 | North Dakota
SOURCE: The Bismark Tribune A judge has found a North Dakota law limiting damages in medical malpractice cases to be unconstitutional. In a case involving a woman who was disabled due to a surgery at CHI St. Alexius Health, South Central Judicial District Judge...
by PPN | Feb 28, 2019 | New Mexico
SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal An “exciting opportunity” for a neurosurgeon awaits at the San Juan Regional Medical Center, according to an online hospital help wanted ad. Unfortunately, the vacancy has been open for at least 18 months despite the eye-popping base salary...
by PPN | Feb 28, 2019 | National
SOURCE: Business Insurance The frequency of medical malpractice claims has dropped substantially, but average case management expenses and indemnity payments continue to rise, according to a report. The rate of medical professional liability claims declined 27% from...
