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medical malpractice
Jury sided with plaintiff who alleged trauma surgeons didn't order antibiotics despite contaminated deep laceration from hand to shoulder
Hospital failed to file an objection to plaintiff's amended expert report
Experts advise surgeons to convert from laparoscopic to open surgery when encountering severe adhesions
Post-operative care is crucial to diagnose and correct surgical complications
Lawsuit alleges negligence by hospital, labor and delivery nurse, and obstetrician
Some hospitals are automating laboratory analysis
Surgical patient was left with a permanent brain injury requiring round-the-clock care
Oral surgeon was consulted for wisdom tooth extraction, damaged blood vessels during related procedure
Unrecognized bowel perforations during abdominal surgery can lead to deadly complications when not timely diagnosed and surgically repaired
Opinion interprets tort reform statute requirement for periodic payments over time, rather than lump sum payment, if requested by any party