Medical Malpractice

Malpractice costs down, health care costs up

Malpractice costs down, health care costs up 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

While the country is in the grip of a vast movement to limit the rights of injured citizens to go to court and seek compensation for the harm done to…

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Cesarean deliveries and medical malpractice

Cesarean deliveries and medical malpractice 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

In the years between 2002 and 2009, the percentage of births done by C-section rose from 27 percent to 34 percent according to a recent study. Among the potential reasons…

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Florida’s medical malpractice cap upheld

Florida’s medical malpractice cap upheld 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

The Florida legislature did not violate the state or U.S. Constitution when it decided to limit noneconomic damages to $500,000 or less in cases of medical negligence. Florida lawmakers claim…

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Florida Senate makes changes to medical malpractice bill

Florida Senate makes changes to medical malpractice bill 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Florida lawmakers are at odds over restrictions to the rights of injured patients to pursue compensation in medical malpractice lawsuits. The latest proposals included shielding hospitals from malpractice claims filed…

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Medical malpractice bill advances in Florida House (p. 2)

Medical malpractice bill advances in Florida House (p. 2) 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

We’re continuing our discussion of proposed medical malpractice legislation currently making its way through the Florida House of Representatives. Our analysis is based on a report prepared by legislative staff.…

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Medical malpractice bill advances in Florida House

Medical malpractice bill advances in Florida House 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A bill is making its way through the Florida House of Representatives that could change the medical malpractice landscape in the state. The bill, HB 479, proposes changes to expert witness…

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