Medical Malpractice

• "I'm Sorry" Banned in Washington

  Ben Glass | February 23, 2006 9:33 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern Virginia, VA

  A Seattle, Washington newspaper is reporting on a compromise tort reform law agreed to by doctors and lawyers. The bill includes a provision similar to what we have in Virginia medical malpractice cases in that if a doctor or other health care provider apologizes or says he's "sorry" following a medical mishap, that statement is not admissible in a later lawsuit. This makes a lot of sense and...

• Medical Malpractice Crisis? Not!

  Ben Glass | February 16, 2006 6:00 AM | 0 CommentsNorthern Virginia, VA

  We've all heard that the main reason we pay so much for health insurance is because doctors pay so much for malpractice insurance. And the reason malpractice insurance rates go up is because "verdicts are out of hand." I've even seen doctors with big signs in their offices saying this. Only problem is that it's not true and study after study shows this.OK, so you would think that in states that...

• No Medical Malpractice Lawsuits for Military

  Ben Glass | February 15, 2006 10:33 AM | 1 CommentNorthern Virginia, VA

  An article in the Honolulu Advertiser discusses the case of an Army Staff Sgt. who underwent surgery for acid reflux disease. Unfortunately the surgeon severed two nerves, and now half of the soldier's diaphragm is paralyzed.The article tells the tale of Army Staff Sgt. Michael McClaran:"The severed nerves affected Michael McClaran's respiratory and digestive systems. As a result, he has...