Lawsuit Information CenterThe Iowa Supreme Court issued an interesting opinion Estate of Butterfield v. Chautauqua Guest Home, Inc. addresses Iowa’s five-year-old certificate of merit requirement in medical malpractice lawsuits.
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Montana Birth Injury Supreme Court Opinion
In Kipfinger v. Great Falls Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates, the Montana Supreme Court reinstated a medical malpractice birth injury lawsuit against the remaining defendant, who had not yet settled the claim.
Facts
A pregnant woman arrived at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana, past her expected due date. An independent OB/GYN on call examined the patient’s prenatal records and found nothing significantly noteworthy. An attending nurse placed an electronic fetal heart rate monitor (EFM) on the woman’s abdomen, producing a fetal heart rate (FHR) record in relation to her contractions. This data can indicate whether the fetus is sufficiently oxygenated or at risk of hypoxic brain injury due to low oxygen supply.
Average Medical Malpractice Award in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s average malpractice award payment is $230,787. The national average is $285,218. Other personal injury cases in Oklahoma are more reasonable. So what is the problem with malpractice cases?
There is no problem. There WAS a problem. Oklahoma Statutes Section 23-61.2 limits non-economic damages to an extremely harsh cap of $350,000. The Oklahoma Supreme Court wisely overturned this law. But cap – the expectation of it passing – and the uncertainty surrounding it has a chilling impact.
Malpractice Settlements and Verdicts in Oklahoma
Montana Personal Injury Law and Settlements
In this post, we will provide an overview of the law of personal injury in Montana. We will also provide summaries of recent jury verdicts and publicly reported settlements in Montana injury cases.
Montana 3-Year Statute of Limitations in Injury Cases
Like all states, Montana has a strict deadline for how long a plaintiff can wait before filing a civil lawsuit. This law is known as a statute of limitations. If the plaintiff does not file their case before the statute of limitations expires, they will lose their right to sue.
Sample Minnesota Birth Injury Lawsuit
Below is an example of a Minnesota birth injury lawsuit, which outlines the facts of the case, the allegations of negligence, and the causes of action against the defendant in a shoulder dystocia birth injury claim.
Birth Injury Lawsuit
IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF MINNESOTA
Massachusetts Hospital Malpractice Verdicts and Settlements
Let’s take a look at hospital malpractice verdicts and settlements in Massachusetts in recent years. I’m writing this on March 31, 2021 so we do not have a ton in recent years.
Why? Hospitals in Massachusetts — or anywhere — are usually not racing to the courthouse steps to try cases. They have too much in PR and goodwill to risk a loss so they settle the good cases they could lose.
$2,750,000 Verdict (Massachusetts 2019): A man underwent a coccygectomy at Massachusetts General Hospital. Following the procedure, he suffered a wound infection. The man subsequently developed osteomyelitis, recurring anal fistulas, pudendal neuralgia, sexual dysfunction, and rectal and urological problems. He alleged that the surgeon’s negligence caused these permanent injuries. The man claimed he failed to recognize infection signs, order additional testing, and provide follow-up monitoring. He also made a vicarious liability claim against MGH. The defense denied liability. A Boston jury awarded $2,750,000.
Minnesota Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Our law firm handles birth injury cases all over the country. We recently picked up a new case in Minnesota. I think we can really help this child and this family.
In every state, we research the law and talk to local counsel. When our lawyers take a Minnesota birth injury case, we hire local lawyers in Minnesota to help. Does that cost the client more? It does not. It comes out of our fee when the case settles. So families get two lawyers for the price of one.
I thought it would be a good idea to publish our research. If others had put their research online, it would have made our job a lot easier.
Jet Ski Settlements and Verdicts
Here are some results in jet ski cases around the country.
Jet Ski Verdicts and Settlements
Washington Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements
This page examines settlement amounts and jury awards in personal injury cases in the state of Washington. Our attorneys also provide a general overview of Washington personal injury law.
As a personal injury plaintiff in Washington, it’s natural to want to understand the potential range of settlement payouts for your claim. After all, money is ultimately the goal of a personal injury or wrongful death claim.
This page aims to explore how personal injury cases have been resolved in Washington, allowing you to compare your claim with Washington personal injury settlement statistics and examples of settlements and jury awards.
Average Verdict in Texas Personal Injury Lawsuit
According to a Jury Verdict Research study published this month, the average compensation for a personal injury lawsuit in Texas over the last six years is $826,892. The highest verdict was over $100 million, which obviously, inflated the average verdict. The median judgment is only $12,281.
Indeed, medical malpractice reform in Texas has not helped this number in recent years. A Texas medical malpractice lawyer is hard to find unless it is a birth injury case or other claims with long-term catastrophic injuries and future medical care or future lost wages. So the average Texas medical malpractice settlement or verdict in a wrongful death case without significant economic loss is likely to be less than you would typically see elsewhere.
Keep in mind, too, Texas is less a state than several countries in terms of how they value personal injury cases. So a verdict in East Texas might be very different from a verdict in San Antonio for the exact same case.