Understanding Medical Malpractice

What is Medical Malpractice? Medical Malpractice is a type of lawsuit where a person seeks justice for injury or death caused by a negligent medical provider.  A medical provider can be a doctor, surgeon, nurse, or other professional who cares for patients.  The case can be brought by, or on behalf of the injured person,
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Choosing An Attorney to Represent You

Choosing an attorney can be one of the more important things you do when you need representation in a case.  Because most of us only have a limited number of occasions in our lifetimes when we need an attorney to handle a case for us, it may be hard to know if you’ve made the
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Swimming Pool Safety

Never leave a child unattended in or near the water. It only takes a few moments for a tragedy to occur.  Make sure that there is a responsible adult watching you child at all times.  Even at public pools with a lifeguard, the lifeguard’s view may be blocked. Teach your child to swim. Swimming is
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Before Putting the Kickstand Up this Season…

The weather is improving, COVID-19 is waning, and riders are hitting the roads in increasing numbers – figuratively, and unfortunately in some cases, literally.  No matter your experience level, and particularly if you’re a seasonal rider (or your mileage has been limited due to the pandemic), taking some time to prepare your bike, body, and
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Summer Safety Tips

Summer is a great time to enjoy the sun and fun, but it can also present some hazards.  Following a few simple rules will help you get the most out of the season in a safe way. Swimming Safety – On hot summer days, it’s nice to take a cool refreshing dip in a pool,
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Are you scheduled or about to be scheduled for surgery? Here are some ways to research your surgeon.

Going into surgery, you may wonder if you’ve chosen the right surgeon.  You may wonder if they’ve been sued before, or if they have a valid medical license.  You may want to verify what you’ve been told, or perhaps were too embarrassed to ask. The good news is that this information is accessible and available
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Insurance Bad Faith: What is that?

Someone makes a claim for workers compensation and follows all of the rules and requirements for doing so. That person notifies the insurance company that they have an upcoming surgery and are unable to work pending surgery.  The insurance company delays and does not send a denial letter explaining a valid reason for the denial
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Phil Edwards Wins Argument, Guarantees that Jury will Decide Whether Insurer Pays Punitive Damages for Bad Faith

Phil Edwards won a motion for summary judgment filed by American Zurich Insurance Company, seeking to dismiss Plaintiff’s claims for punitive damages.  In the case, Mr. Edwards represents a workers’ compensation claimant whose insurer refused to timely pay his medical bills.   Determining that there were enough facts to support a finding that American Zurich was
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Did you know… Murphy & Landon represents companies in patent infringement cases

Murphy & Landon has represented many pharmaceutical companies relating to patent infringement. Often relating to generic drugs, these lawsuits are typically put before the Federal District Court in Delaware. Several years ago, a U.S. Supreme Court decision, TC Heartland, LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands, LLC, sharply limited where patent owners can choose to file their
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