Alexander Carlson 
Imagine your healthcare organization has an outstanding patient satisfaction rating, but a trial attorney attempts to twist that fact into something that leaves a negative impression with the jury. How would you want your defense team to respond in that … Read more
AI-assisted charting tools promise greater efficiency, more complete documentation, and reduced administrative burden for physicians and nurses. The technology is so popular, it’s even been featured in the popular HBO television show “The Pitt.” For healthcare professionals, the question is … Read more
Testifying in a medical malpractice case can be daunting for healthcare professionals, particularly when candid testimony about difficult facts concerning other individuals raises concerns about potential defamation exposure. Fortunately, Maryland subscribes to the absolute litigation privilege, which generally immunizes litigation … Read more
For more than a decade, one of the most discussed strategies at medical malpractice plaintiff conferences has been the “reptile” tactic. While it takes different forms, the essence of this tactic is clear: plaintiffs’ attorneys try, often subtly, to reframe … Read more
The credibility of expert witnesses can make or break the defense of your medical malpractice case. If your attorneys do not understand how to manage expert testimony effectively, it can lead to confusion, weaken your defense, making it more difficult … Read more
For health care providers defending themselves in court, it can feel like a nightmare scenario. Trial starts and it’s going well. The law is on their side, the medicine is on their side, and the facts are on their side. … Read more