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Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

A New Standard of Care for Medical Liability?

A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) triggers a question as to whether the standard of care to evaluate claims for medical malpractice should be changed. For decades, the New Jersey Model...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

New Jersey Supreme Court Opinion Refines Affidavit of Merit Requirements for Malpractice Case Against Physician Certified in...

In another in the seemingly endless series of decisions parsing the interpretation of the statutory requirements for an affidavit of merit in medical liability claims, on January 22, 2025 the New Jersey Supreme Court issued...more

Maison Law

Independent Medical Exams in California Personal Injury Claims

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In California personal injury cases, many plaintiffs must undergo independent medical examinations (IMEs) to determine the extent of harm done. The results of these evaluations can significantly impact the outcome of their...more

U.S. Legal Support

Medical Records in Court Proceedings: Key Details

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Cases that touch on medical conditions and injuries require proving causality and calculating degrees of responsibility and compensation, often amidst a convoluted mix of events, timelines, treatments, comorbidities, and...more

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Physicians Must Be Cautious When Responding To A Subpoena or Request for Medical Records

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Doctors must educate themselves and particularly their staff on the legal obligations to protect the confidentiality of medical records and how to properly respond to subpoenas and requests for patients’ health information....more

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