Medical Malpractice
December 4, 2024
A “Friend” in Need—Two doctors charged in actor Matthew Perry’s tragic death from ketamine overdose
Matthew Perry’s Memoir: A Story of Addiction and Hope In the autumn of 2022, when Matthew Perry published his revealing memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing,” about his harrowing, decades-long battle with drugs and alcohol, he was, he said, 18 months sober. The actor—who starred as the lovably snarky (and, at times, disarmingly… read more
August 19, 2024
Understanding Medical Malpractice—4 common claims and what you need to know if you’ve been a victim
When you’re ill or injured, undergoing surgery, or just having routine medical care, you quite literally put yourself in the hands of your providers. Doctors, nurses, aides, technicians, and pharmacists all play a pivotal part in helping you stay healthy and heal when you’ve been unwell. When you’re a patient, you trust your caregivers deeply… read more
January 16, 2024
$4 Million Binding Arbitration Award Involving Botched Knee Surgery
Case Name: Cozad v. Kaiser Permanente Final Result: $4,000,000 Result Date: May 2022 AAC ATTORNEYS: Richard Cohn CASE DESCRIPTION: After a 13-day binding arbitration on behalf of the former surfer and legendary surfing photographer Tom Cozad, AAC’s Richard Cohn obtained a $4 million binding arbitration award. The medical malpractice lawsuit against a Kaiser Permanente orthopedic… read more
January 16, 2024
$4.25 Million Settlement in Products Liability & Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Case Name: Marissa G. v. Doe Doctor and Doe Product Manufacturer Case Number: 19STCV23729 Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court Final Result: $4,250,000 Result Date: February 2023 AAC ATTORNEYS: Richard Cohn CASE DESCRIPTION: AAC secured a $4.25 million settlement in a products liability and medical malpractice lawsuit against a product manufacturer and a physician involved… read more
December 15, 2020
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
If you or somebody you care about is injured due to the actions of another individual, company, or entity, you could be entitled to various types of compensation for your injuries or losses. Often, securing this compensation involves filing a personal injury lawsuit against the alleged negligent party. However, there are various limitations in place… read more
April 6, 2020
The Top 10 Most Common Prescription Drug Errors
When you are prescribed a medication by a doctor, the last thing you should have to worry about is that an error will be made with that medication. Unfortunately, medical mistakes are a leading cause of death in this country, and prescription medication errors are a contributing factor to many of those mistakes. Prescription errors… read more
March 30, 2020
What’s the Difference Between Express and Implied Consent?
Before a person undergoes a medical procedure or any type of medical treatment plan, a healthcare professional must generally get the consent of that person. If a healthcare professional fails to get the consent of a patient before they undergoing treatment, they could be held liable for medical malpractice. However, there are two types of… read more
January 10, 2020
What Are The Most Common Causes Of Medical Errors?
When a person goes to a doctor, surgeon, or any other healthcare professional for help, the last thing they expect is that they will be harmed. However, there are times when the careless or negligent actions of a healthcare professional cause serious and long-lasting negative effects. Medical mistakes are more common than most people realize…. read more