10/11/2023
Toxic tort cases are often complex and require a deep understanding of scientific and medical factors — making the need for external expertise essential to their success. For the best outcomes, the plaintiff’s attorney must establish exposure to a harmful…
08/29/2023
Medical malpractice case numbers are increasing as several states have changed their laws to favor plaintiffs, specifically California and Pennsylvania. These recent legal reforms have eased the process of filing and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits, leading to a surge in…
06/20/2023
Understanding industry standards and consensus views can make the difference in case outcomes. CLIENT SITUATION Recognizing this, an Indiana law firm worked with Guidepoint to ensure they had considered sufficient viewpoints before making an important decision regarding the direction of…
06/16/2023
Partnering with the best medical expert witnesses can be crucial to achieving a successful outcome for your client in a personal injury case. Finding an expert witness with the precise experience and expertise required can provide valuable case support, and…
06/09/2023
In personal injury cases, lost wages are a critical component of the damages sought by the plaintiff. While calculating lost wages might be a straightforward matter in some cases, it becomes far more complicated when dealing with severe injuries that…
06/02/2023
by, Shawn Meehan, Global Head of Legal Solutions, Guidepoint The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expected to propose rules that require nursing homes to maintain minimum staffing levels. These proposed rules exceed current regulations, which enforce…
07/28/2022
by, Lexicon Legal All injury litigators are familiar with the basic elements of a personal injury claim. The challenge is establishing which elements are in dispute. Attorneys may need to establish the duty of care, the actions that breached that…
11/17/2021
by, Lexicon Legal Medicine – more than many other fields – is an ever-evolving profession. Research is constantly being performed in order to determine the best possible methods of treating injuries, diseases, and illnesses. It is important for medical malpractice…
11/10/2021
by, Lexicon Legal Some auto accident cases have clear liability that results in fast settlements, however, cases that result in litigation often land in court because it is not clear just who was at fault. Litigators must be prepared to…
11/04/2021
by, Lexicon Legal COVID has changed nearly every business and service in the United States and the state and federal courts across America are no exception. Delays of weeks or months have been extended to months and even years, causing…