In Kipfinger v. Great Falls Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates, the Montana Supreme Court reinstated a medical malpractice birth injury lawsuit against the remaining defendant, who had not yet settled the claim. Facts A pregnant woman arrived at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana, past her expected due date. An independent…
Oklahoma’s average malpractice award payment is $230,787. The national average is $285,218. Other personal injury cases in Oklahoma are more reasonable. So what is the problem with malpractice cases? There is no problem. There WAS a problem. Oklahoma Statutes Section 23-61.2 limits non-economic damages to an extremely harsh cap of…
In this post, we will provide an overview of the law of personal injury in Montana. We will also provide summaries of recent jury verdicts and publicly reported settlements in Montana injury cases. Montana 3-Year Statute of Limitations in Injury Cases Like all states, Montana has a strict deadline for…
In an unreported opinion last month, the Supreme Court of Montana decided an appeal of an order granting a motion for judgment as a matter of law in favor of a doctor in Yellowstone County. The court found that the patient failed to present expert testimony that the doctor breached…
The Second Circuit ruled today in Edwardo v. The Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence that sexual misconduct committed by a Catholic priest from another state during a work-related trip does not establish the jurisdiction of Rhode Island parish under New York law. The case is about a man who was…
This page looks at settlement compensation and jury payouts in personal injury lawsuits in Kansas. Our lawyers also review personal injury law in Kansas If you are a personal injury victim bringing a compensation claim in Kansas, you want to know the law governing your claim. But the first thing…
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Childbirth can be a complicated and delicate process. While many births occur without any complications, some can result in injuries to the baby. One such injury that does not get a lot of attention from birth injury lawyers are bone fracture, which can happen during the delivery process as the…
Below is an example of a Minnesota birth injury lawsuit, which outlines the facts of the case, the allegations of negligence, and the causes of action against the defendant in a shoulder dystocia birth injury claim. Birth Injury Lawsuit IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, STATE OF MINNESOTA Michelle…
Let’s take a look at hospital malpractice verdicts and settlements in Massachusetts in recent years. I’m writing this on March 31, 2021 so we do not have a ton in recent years. Why? Hospitals in Massachusetts — or anywhere — are usually not racing to the courthouse steps to try…