PREGNANCY RELATED WRONGFUL DEATH & MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

During birth, primary focus is on the newborn – but what about his/her mother? Negligent hospital policies and protocols can lead to the death of mothers who should otherwise be treated for minor complications. According to a combined report of the Maternal Mortality Review committees including the committee in Delaware, the leading causes of pregnancy-related
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To Avoid Medical Malpractice, Don’t You Want to Know WHY Your Hospital Failed Inspection?

Federal law permits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) to reduce or deny Medicare funding for failures to comply with federal standards. Yet, information concerning the provider’s deficiencies remains unavailable to the public. Without this information, the public is deprived of a mechanism to avoid hospitals where medical malpractice is prevalent. “Hospitals, ambulatory
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Murphy & Landon Wins Medical Malpractice Verdict in Delaware

Murphy & Landon, a Wilmington litigation boutique, won a $180,000 verdict in a medical malpractice case in Delaware Superior Court. The lawsuit, in which the plaintiff Cheryl Debussy sued Delaware general surgeon Glenn E. Graybeal, M.D., was tried by Murphy & Landon lawyers Kelley Huff and Roger Landon. Ms. Debussy was injured after Dr. Graybeal
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Delaware Personal Injuries: Free Attorney Meeting-What to Expect

If you decide to consult with a Murphy & Landon attorney about personal injuries resulting from a car accident or medical malpractice, you may have some questions about what to expect when meeting with us for the first time. This is understandable, because many of our clients have no prior experience consulting with an attorney. What can you
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Murphy & Landon Wins $3.4 Million Verdict in Medical Negligence Case

Murphy & Landon, a Wilmington litigation boutique, won a $3,425,515 verdict Thursday in a medical malpractice case in Superior Court. The lawsuit, in which the plaintiff Patricia McLeod sued Delaware plastic surgeon Patrick Swier, M.D., was tried by Murphy & Landon lawyers Roger Landon and Philip Edwards Ms. McLeod sought treatment from Dr. Swier in
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