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Masters of Trial Law: Episode 2 - Medical Malpractice

In this eye-opening second episode of the Masters of Trial Law podcast, hosts Corboy & Demetrio Partner Bill Gibbs and Managing Partner Ken Lumb bring to light the shocking reality that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind only heart disease and cancer. "Masters of Trial Law Episode Two: Medical Malpractice" features a panel of legal experts, including Corboy & Demetrio Partner Mike Ditore, who along with Thomas Demetrio, secured a record-setting $42.4 million verdict in a 2022 medical negligence case, which after accrued interest, was $50 million for the family of the victim. The panel also includes Corboy & Demetrio Partner Chad Kasdin, who brings a unique and incredibly valuable perspective to the firm’s medical malpractice team because he spent 24 years of his career as a trial lawyer representing doctors before joining C&D. Ken, Mike and Chad are three of C&D’s four partners who make up the firm’s medical malpractice team, with Thomas Demetrio, who is the fourth. In an episode every consumer should watch, the attorneys break down the elements of medical malpractice, describing it as "a deviation from the standard of care" where a medical provider is not reasonably careful in administering care or fails to do something a reasonably careful provider would do. The discussion explores various types of medical negligence, including failure to diagnose, surgical errors, and birth injuries. As Chad Kasdin explains, "What leads to medical malpractice, oftentimes, is when the doctor doesn't consider the most catastrophic outcome first.” The panel discusses the critical "worst first" mantra that physicians should follow. In this episode, Mike Ditore discusses the acts of institutional negligence by the defendant hospital in his and Thomas Demetrio’s landmark case involving a young father who died from a preventable complication when a hospital failed in its responsibilities for communication, collaboration and coordination. The attorneys offer practical advice for patients on being informed healthcare consumers. Chad Kasdin suggests writing down the names and positions of all providers you interact with in the hospital and documenting your medical history clearly. Ken Lumb emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy. He advises patients to seek second opinions for serious conditions and research providers thoroughly, stating, "You should choose a doctor the same way you choose a lawyer…based upon word of mouth, research, and whether you feel comfortable with them." For those seeking legal representation in medical malpractice cases, the panel stresses the importance of finding attorneys experienced in taking these complex cases to trial and through the appellate process, noting that medical malpractice cases are tried more often than other types of cases. Partner Mike Ditore states, “Find one that you know is going to be comfortable standing in front of 12 people and fighting for you." In the case of the firm’s recent $42.2 million institutional negligence case, the defendant appealed the jury’s verdict, but C&D’s medical malpractice team, which also includes C&D Attorney Mitchell Bild, defeated it. About Corboy & Demetrio’s Medical Malpractice Team Corboy & Demetrio has obtained more than $5 billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of the families in all practice areas. The renowned plaintiffs' law firm continues to be a leader in medical malpractice litigation with numerous record-setting medical malpractice verdicts and settlements. The firm represents patients and their families in cases against hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers whose negligence has resulted in serious injury or death. The firm's highly skilled medical malpractice team of lawyers has extensive experience in all areas of medical negligence cases - including birth injuries, surgical errors, hospital negligence, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose cancer, anesthesia errors, medication errors, and nursing home negligence. The medical malpractice attorneys collaborate with the most respected medical experts in the country to build compelling cases for their clients. How to Contact Us The firm is available 24/7 at 312-346-3191 or toll-free at 800-356-3191 for free consultations. You can also email the podcast panelists at [email protected] with any questions. You can also use the law firm's contact form on its website: https://www.corboydemetrio.com/ For media inquiries, please reach out to Helen Lucaitis, Esq., Corboy & Demetrio CMO, at 312-550-2077 (cell) or [email protected].