(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this case could just as easily occur at any of the…
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Expert Reports At Center Of San Jose Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Controversy, Part 1 of 2
The following blog entry is written from a defendant’s position as trial approaches. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality…
San Francisco Man’s Gallbladder Surgery Leads To Malpractice Suit, Part 9 of 11
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) There is a Triable Issue of Fact as To Whether Dr. Lee’s Negligence Was a Substantial Factor in Causing Plaintiff’s Injuries. On…
Sacramento Woman Sues Surgeon for Malpractice, Part 1 of 6
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this case could just as easily occur at any of the…
San Jose Man Will Need Future Surgery Due To Surgical Malpractice, Part 8 of 8
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) DR. STUART Defendant Dr. Stuart s treatment of plaintiff began on June 19, 2006, when plaintiff suffered from respiratory failure and complications…
San Francisco Surgeon’s Procedure Fell Below Standard Of Care, Part 8 of 11
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Assuming For Argument’s Sake That This Court Finds That Dr. Lee Has Met His Initial Burden of Proof, Plaintiff Has Demonstrated The…
Medical Experts Battle In Sacramento Malpractice Lawsuit, Part 6 of 6
The following blog entry is written from a defendant’s position as trial approaches. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in personal injury cases present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed…
San Francisco Vascular Surgeon Sued For Malpractice, Part 7 of 11
Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) The court in Johnson v. Superior Court, supra, confirmed the Kelly court’s holding and rationale. It held: [A]n expert’s opinion rendered without…
Surgical Instruments At Heart Of San Jose Medical Malpractice Suit, Part 7 of 8
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) DR. SMITH During the course of plaintiff’s surgery on June 16th, Dr. Smith placed surgical clamps in the area of the bifurcation…
Physicians Challenge Malpractice Suit By Sacramento Woman, Part 5 of 6
The following blog entry is written from a defendant’s position as trial approaches. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in personal injury cases present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed…