I’m announcing the launch of a new attorney web resource for Plaintiff’s Attorneys only. It is called MOPAO (Missouri Plaintiff’s Attorneys Only). Membership is strictly moderated and is open to Missouri attorneys who represent only plaintiffs in the personal injury and medical malpractice arena. Absolutely no memberships will be granted to […]
Author Archives: Todd Hendrickson
New Plaintiff’s Only Web Resource
April 21, 2008
Another reason why so-called “Tort Reform” doesn’t make sense-Malpractice cases recover Governments money
April 21, 2008
In a companion post, I noted that medical malpractice is costing Medicare billions of dollars-Medicare Study: Medical Malpractice Costing U.S. Government Billions. This study shows that medical negligence cost Medicare nearly 9 billion dollars between 2004 and 2006. Since this study looked only at Medicare patients, it doesn’t take into account […]
In a companion post, I noted that medical malpractice is costing Medicare billions of dollars-Medicare Study: Medical Malpractice Costing U.S. Government Billions. This study shows that medical negligence cost Medicare nearly 9 billion dollars between 2004 and 2006. Since this study looked only at Medicare patients, it doesn’t take into account […]
Medicare Study: Medical Malpractice Costing U.S. Government Billions
April 21, 2008
The federal government has released the result of a study which shows that “patient safety errors” resulted in 238,337 potentially preventable deaths. The cost to the taxpayers? Nearly 9 billion dollars. The study covered the period from 2004 through 2006.The study reviewed the medical records of 41 million Medicare patients. […]
The federal government has released the result of a study which shows that “patient safety errors” resulted in 238,337 potentially preventable deaths. The cost to the taxpayers? Nearly 9 billion dollars. The study covered the period from 2004 through 2006.The study reviewed the medical records of 41 million Medicare patients. […]
DOCTORS REQUIRE PATIENTS TO GIVE UP RIGHTS OR GIVE UP TREATMENT
April 21, 2008
Imagine this scenario: You walk into your doctor’s office for a routine exam. You are handed a stack of papers to fill out. Nothing unusual, right? Wrong! Included in that stack is a legal document stating that you agree to give up your right to file a lawsuit if the […]
Imagine this scenario: You walk into your doctor’s office for a routine exam. You are handed a stack of papers to fill out. Nothing unusual, right? Wrong! Included in that stack is a legal document stating that you agree to give up your right to file a lawsuit if the […]
Missouri Insurer Won’t Pay for Medical Mistakes
April 3, 2008
A Missouri medical insurer has announced that it will no longer pay hospitals for certain types of medical errors, such as performing surgery on the wrong part of the body or leaving objects in the patient after surgery. This new policy has been reported in the St. Louis Post Dispatch and Forbes.By setting […]
A Missouri medical insurer has announced that it will no longer pay hospitals for certain types of medical errors, such as performing surgery on the wrong part of the body or leaving objects in the patient after surgery. This new policy has been reported in the St. Louis Post Dispatch and Forbes.By setting […]
What You Need to Know About Your Auto Insurance
April 1, 2008
In twenty years of practicing law, I’ve learned that most people do not understand their auto insurance coverage. This short article is an attempt to clarify some basic auto insurance issues.There are two types of auto insurance coverage that are mandated by Missouri law: Liability and Uninsured Motorist. Liability insurance is to protect […]
In twenty years of practicing law, I’ve learned that most people do not understand their auto insurance coverage. This short article is an attempt to clarify some basic auto insurance issues.There are two types of auto insurance coverage that are mandated by Missouri law: Liability and Uninsured Motorist. Liability insurance is to protect […]
“OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE” ON CNN TONIGHT
March 31, 2008
Anderson Cooper 360˚will air “Operating under the Influence” tonight, March 31, 2008, at 10pm, eastern. The advertisements for the show indicate “imagine undergoing the knife, while your doctor is undergoing treatment for addiction!” Unfortunately, a number of my clients don’t have to “imagine” that consequence.I have a number of cases in which […]
Anderson Cooper 360˚will air “Operating under the Influence” tonight, March 31, 2008, at 10pm, eastern. The advertisements for the show indicate “imagine undergoing the knife, while your doctor is undergoing treatment for addiction!” Unfortunately, a number of my clients don’t have to “imagine” that consequence.I have a number of cases in which […]
Celebrity Cases Highlight Medical Negligence Issues
March 19, 2008
In recent weeks, 2 celebrity medical malpractice cases have brought medical negligence to public attention. Unfortunately, usually the only thing that the public hears about medical malpractice is the constant harping on so-called “frivolous lawsuits.” However, these recent cases highlight the fact that most medical malpractice case filed by experienced malpractice attorneys, win […]
In recent weeks, 2 celebrity medical malpractice cases have brought medical negligence to public attention. Unfortunately, usually the only thing that the public hears about medical malpractice is the constant harping on so-called “frivolous lawsuits.” However, these recent cases highlight the fact that most medical malpractice case filed by experienced malpractice attorneys, win […]
Heparin Recalled
March 19, 2008
On March 5, 2008, the FDA announced that approximately 20% of the heparin samples tested from Baxter Healthcare Corporation were contaminated. Heparin is a drug thinner that is in common use. The contamination apparently occurred in the manufacture of heparin ingredients imported from China. Baxter has initiated a recall.
A number of complications […]
On March 5, 2008, the FDA announced that approximately 20% of the heparin samples tested from Baxter Healthcare Corporation were contaminated. Heparin is a drug thinner that is in common use. The contamination apparently occurred in the manufacture of heparin ingredients imported from China. Baxter has initiated a recall.
A number of complications […]
