Plaintiff Isis Spencer, a 45-year-old African-American mother of three, was diagnosed with grade 2-3 endometrial cancer by the pathologists at Lankenau Medical Center, who recommended a total hysterectomy…medicalmalpracticelawyers, $35M Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Verdict For Cancer Misdiagnosis Leading To Unnecessary Full Hysterectomy

Shoulder dystocia remains one of the most dreaded and litigated obstetric emergencies in modern maternity care. Though relatively uncommon — occurring in roughly 0.2 %–3 % of vaginal deliveries — its unpredictable nature and potential for severe perinatal harm mean that even expertly managed cases can have significant legal exposure.
In this blog, we’ll explore why shoulder dystocia leads to heightened OB liability, the role of system failures in obstetrics, and key clinical and process domains that can make the difference between safe outcomes and perinatal adverse outcomes litigation.

There were no complications or problems when the mother went to a hospital on Oct. 9, 2016 for a scheduled induction of labor…law, Errors During Childbirth Lead to $14M Settlement

She was under the care of a registered nurse who was provided with instructions from the mother’s obstetrician-gynecologist by phone from home. But the vital signs of the fetus soon began to deteriorate, and the nurse allegedly failed to give timely notice to the doctor.

In medical malpractice litigation, medical expert testimony often serves as the backbone of a case. Because jurors typically lack the clinical training needed to evaluate complex medical facts on their own, the influence of expert testimony on jury verdicts cannot be overstated — especially in contested cases where the outcome hinges on nuanced scientific and procedural issues.

The woman’s New York medical malpractice lawsuit alleged that when she went to the ER she was seen by a physician assistant who diagnosed her increasing pain as sciatica. The physician assistant referred the woman to her OBGYN because the sciatica diagnosis did not fully explain all of her pain…medicalmalpracticelawyers, $3M Upstate New York Medical Malpractice Verdict For Misdiagnosis Of Perirectal Abscess In ER

Medical malpractice is often associated with dramatic surgical mistakes or obvious negligence. But many of the most damaging cases are the medical malpractice claims nobody sees coming. These are the overlooked malpractice claims and hidden medical malpractice risks that quietly develop through miscommunication, delayed diagnoses, and systemic failures — and are only recognized after irreversible harm occurs.
Understanding why these claims are missed is essential for stronger medical malpractice prevention, better patient outcomes, and reduced legal exposure.

The patient was having surgery for early-stage rectal cancer at which time the plaintiff alleged the colorectal surgeon breached the applicable standard of care by failing to have prepared for and respond to bleeding during the surgery…medicalmalpracticelawyers, $1.2M Maryland Medical Malpractice Verdict For Death Of Patient On Operating Room Table

In modern hospital care, failure to rescue has emerged as a critical safety concern — and a leading driver of hospitalist malpractice claims. This concept refers to a clinician’s inability to recognize, escalate, and appropriately manage a patient’s clinical deterioration following a complication. When this occurs, preventable morbidity or mortality may result, exposing hospitalists and hospitals to significant liability and harm.

A 29-year-old woman who was pregnant with her first child was having an unremarkable labor and delivery until she suddenly had a drop in her blood pressure to 65/28 and a pulse in the 50s…medicalmalpracticelawyers, $11M Rhode Island Medical Malpractice Settlement For Baby Who Suffered Brain Damage After Mother Suffered Cardiac Arrest During Labor

Cancer remains one of the most frequent and high-risk conditions cited in malpractice claims involving primary care physicians. Although many types of malpractice allegations exist—medication errors, procedural issues, treatment complications—the most common involve missed or delayed diagnosis, and cancer is a standout example.
From a medicolegal perspective, these cases often hinge on testimony from a primary care expert witness or medical expert witness in family medicine to explain whether the standard of care was met.