Medical Malpractice Michigan

Michigan's Medical Malpractice Nightmare
ThePopTort
Turns out not only did he steal money, but he ?didn't pay for medical malpractice insurance for more than a month, keeping doctors in the dark as they continued to see patients.? But then we read about what's happening in Michigan, where one doctor ...

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:21:31 GMT

Law Professor: Medical Apology Programs Might Manipulate Patients
WBUR
By Sacha Pfeiffer and Lynn Jolicoeur BOSTON ? The idea that a simple ?I'm sorry? could help reduce the number of medical malpractice lawsuits is gaining a foothold in Massachusetts. Seven hospitals in the state recently adopted an apology program, ...

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Tue, 01 May 2012 22:37:41 GMT

The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com

Letter writers react to story about parents stopping chemotherapy for 10-year ...
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
By Guest writer With all of the real abuse and neglect of children in our society, it is the height of absurdity and arrogance for the Michigan Department of Human Services to accuse responsible parents of medical neglect because they seek to end ...

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:32:46 GMT

ALEC-Inspired Bills Could Bar Defective Drug Lawsuits
JD Supra (press release)
Under Engler, Michigan became a test ground for laws restricting civil lawsuits, like limits on medical malpractice lawsuits and caps on damages, Thompson said. ?Engler was the king of tort reform and our state led the way across the country in getting ...

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:50:14 GMT

openPR (press release)

Michigan Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Create State Helmet Laws Graphic For Bikers
openPR (press release)
Buckfire & Buckfire is a family-owned Michigan personal injury law firm founded in 1968. We handle all types of accident and injury cases, including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death cases, medical malpractice lawsuits, nursing home ...

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Thu, 10 May 2012 15:43:26 GMT

Mississippi Judge Declares Cap on Damages Unconstitutional
InjuryBoard.com
Quite frankly, if it's unconstitutional in one state it should be unconstitutional in every state, including Michigan, which has a cap on "noneconomic" damages in medical malpractice cases. The brave jurist was Coahama County Circuit Court Judge ...

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