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Rules of the Road for Recognizing Medical Malpractice

Lloyd Bell

With all the advances in medical knowledge and experience, why are there so many medical errors and what can be done to reduce them?

3 Strategies to Frame Your Medical Malpractice Case

Lloyd Bell

For success in any trial, jury selection and case framing are key.

Medical Malpractice Litigation In New York and New Jersey

Jeff S. Korek

The dramatic difference between these two states in obtaining the opinion of a qualified medical expert has made it much more difficult for those injured in the state of New Jersey by medical negligence.

Understanding the Difference Between Misdiagnosis and Missed Diagnosis

Robert M. Marino

While they sound similar, misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis mean very different things in a medical malpractice case.

Misdiagnosing Cancer: An Overview

Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard

When cancer is discovered late or misdiagnosed and, by extension mistreated, you might wonder whether malpractice or medical negligence was at play.

What Makes a Strong Medical Expert Witness

How to Identify a Medical Expert for Trial

Rose Ríos

Things to look for and things to avoid when choosing a medical expert for trial.

Are Medical Review Boards Unconstitutional?

In the News Weekly Roundup: “Unconstitutional” Medical Review Boards

Best Lawyers

A roundup of hirings, awards, and industry news relevant to our listed lawyers.

Opioid Legislation Takes Important Steps to Create Treatment Capacity and ID At-Risk Patients

Stephanie Kennan

Comprehensive screenings and instituting a "dose ceiling" are two ways to tackle care for at-risk patients.

Understaffed Nursing Homes Jeopardize Patient Safety

Steven G. Wigrizer

Around 70 percent of people currently turning 65 will require long-term care in their lifetime, and they will receive care for an average of three years.

Challenges to Legal Practitioners in the Trump Era

Sean M. Cleary

In the case of tort laws and legal reform, for instance, Trump seems to side with "the little guy.”

David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting

Best Lawyers

The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.

Highlights From The 2019 LMA Annual Conference

Best Lawyers

Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.

The Best Lawyers Voting Process Explained

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Invited to vote? Learn how to submit your ballot and why your vote counts.

Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent

Best Lawyers

Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.

Malpractice Awards Caps Add Harm

Jeffrey M. Kimmel

Where do the victims of these events turn? Make as many jokes as you’d like, but without lawyers, they’d be on their own. Medical malpractice insurance carriers, using their formidable assets and power, flex their muscles and bully their way through defending these inconvenient “events,” which may affect their bottom line.