Rachel Giroux 
Beware. Even when speculative medical opinions are excluded, plaintiffs in a medical malpractice case may seek alternative pathways to present the same damages theories to a jury in a “back door” maneuver. It happens more often than one might think. … Read more
For decades, future medical damages have been driven by the concept that charged rates represent reasonable value. But courts are increasingly recognizing what providers, insurers, and patients have long understood: charged rates often bear little resemblance to what medical care … Read more
Radiology malpractice cases often hinge on words in a report. When isolated from the clinical context in which they were written, these words can make complex medical judgments appear deceptively simple to a jury. That simplification can create the powerful … Read more
As artificial intelligence becomes more entrenched in clinical decision-making, a new legal question arises: who is responsible when a machine gets it wrong? The White House’s America’s AI Action Plan signals a national effort to build trust in AI systems, … Read more
Not every tragic outcome gives rise to a legal claim. We evaluate every case at its outset to determine whether the plaintiff has alleged viable causes of action. If they did not, we identify those failures and seek an early … Read more
In a medical malpractice trial, contributory negligence isn’t just a defense tactic — it’s a multi-faceted tool that could change the outcome of your case. In our experience, the strategic use of contributory negligence-related evidence can have a far greater … Read more