What are Never Events?

Dec 27, 2018 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

While there should never be an incident in which negligence occurs in a medical facility, there are some situations in which an a negligent act does happen. Unfortunately, this often results in ...

Your Rights After a Hit-and-Run Accident

Dec 24, 2018 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Hit-and-run accidents, including those resulting in serious injuries and fatalities, are reported on regularly by local news. In many cases, law enforcement looks to the public to help identify and ...

Are Frivolous Lawsuits a Legitimate Concern?

Dec 21, 2018 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Whenever a news story reports about a jury awarding millions of dollars to an injured victim for a case involving a major company’s unsafe products or activities, claims about the litigious nature of ...

Rates of Maternal Death in Childbirth Are Rising in the U.S., But Not in Other Developed Countries

Dec 20, 2018 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Maternal mortality has been a significant risk for centuries. Today, however, advancements in medicine and medical technology have allowed health care providers across the world to more effectively ...

How Medical Malpractice Impacts a Person

Dec 17, 2018 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Victims of medical malpractice are often left to deal with the long-term hardships associated with the injuries or conditions they experience. These are often damages that are sustained physically, ...

Frequently Asked Questions About Unsafe Medical Devices

Dec 17, 2018 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

If you are among the many Americans who received a surgical implant, or if you are considering getting a surgical implant, you might have several questions about the safety regarding certain medical ...

The Concealed Dangers of Medical Implant Devices

Dec 11, 2018 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) administers the regulation of pharmaceutical and other medical devices to protect and promote public safety. The FDA issues notices and alerts regarding any ...

The Serious Nature of Medical Malpractice and How It Occurs

Dec 7, 2018 • Spangenberg, Shibley & Liber LLP

Malpractice. Negligence. Whatever you call it, any time it happens, people can get hurt. When the person responsible is supposed to be a trusted figure—a medical professional—it can be even more ...

Who Is Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case?

Dec 4, 2018 • Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

When people file a medical malpractice lawsuit, the initial complaint may include a laundry list of known and unknown defendants. However, as the case develops through the discovery of evidence, that ...

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