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As a service to the communities in St. Louis, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Madison County Illinois, St. Clair County Illinois and Routt County Colorado, we frequently post news updates regarding the latest accidents in the area. If you have been injured in an accident or from medical malpractice, contact a St Louis accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Alvin Wolff Jr. today.

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Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death-Suicide Is It Actionable
Jan 27, 2011
This is kind of cool. One of my first trials almost 30 years ago involved a pig farmer's wife who hung herself after getting a medicare claim in the mail which stated that she had a "brain tumor." My jury was out for 20 minutes and gave a nice award to her 85 year old surviving spouse who said she was the best person with baby pigs that he'd ever saw. The Missouri Supreme Court issued a ruling on January 25, 2011, Kivland vs. Columbia Orthopedic Group which reversed a lower court throwing out a case where the plaintiff's decedent suicided after intractable pain following an operation that went haywire. The court cited my case, Stafford vs. Neurological Medicine Inc. in holding that the trial court made a mistake throwing out the case and therefore the Plaintiff will have her day in court for her husband's wrongful death.

I might add that my opening statement in the Stafford case was listed in the Matthew Bender Book on Opening Statements.

Animal bites and Attacks

Dog Bite Incidenets Are Up
Jan 06, 2011
Dog bites are up in the area. We have handled many animal attack cases invovling children and adults. If you'd like a free consulation, please call.

Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice Payments Down In Missouri
Nov 10, 2011
http://insurance.mo.gov/reports/medmal/
Medical Malpractices Cases Aren't Any Easier To Win
Aug 15, 2011
In the August 15, 2011 issue of Missouri Lawyers Weekly, there is an article that discusses 65 malpractice cases reported in the paper over the last two years. Of 65 cases reported, fifteen were settled and of the 50 that went to trial, 76% resulted in verdicts for the doctors or hospitals. These statistics are such because:

1. The really bad cases settle before trial.
2. People like their own doctors, so they tend to believe doctors in court.
3. When a good doctor believes he has given good care, he wants to go to court.

If you think you have a case where:
1. The doctor makes a nice appearance.
2. The doctor has a reasonable explanation for what happened.
3. The doctor acted like he cared.

You will probably lose. If you think you have a case, call for a no charge consultation. 314 584-4109
Malpractice Bill Proposor"s Motivation Is Called Into Question
Feb 09, 2011
The congressman who is sponsoring the Federal Medical Malpractice Bill has some lawsuits in the past. It seems like the cases were meritorious from the patient's standpoint. Why does this guy want to keep people from going to court? Why does this guy want to make it so expensive that the little guy has no chance of winning?

Copy and paste this link in your browser bar to read all about it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/health/09malpractice.html?_r=1
Untimely Anti Coagulation Cessation Wrongful Death Case Resolved
Jan 04, 2011
Elderly client on Lovenox due to deep vein thrombus. Lovenox is a drug that keeps the blood from clotting. The Lovenox was untimely discontinued and the decedent had a pulmonary embolus. Clients were surviving spouse and three grown children. Claim satisifed to satisfaction of all parties.
What Kind Of Job Does The State Board of Physician Regulators Do
Dec 12, 2010
Many times the state board on physicians lacks the muscle to discipline a doctor. This article describes the how's and why's of the procedure. Many times the doctor deserves something more than a reprimand. Read the article and let me know what yoiu think.
Sorry Seems To Work In Hospital Malpractice Cases
Sep 02, 2010
This article discuss statistics that confirm apoligies work; less people sue and if they do settlements are quciker and for less money.
Lawyer's Letter In Post Confirms Difficulty In Malpractice Cases
Aug 09, 2010
Attorney, Alvin Wolff Jr., responds to Post Dispatch, Wrong Sided Surgery article.
Wrong Sided Surgery-A Problem With Little Accountability
Aug 01, 2010
This article highlights the problems a consumer faces when trying to research a doctor. Before surgery, make sure the area operated on is conspicuously marked. Avoidable mistakes happen. They cause serious injuires. Be proactive and prevent being a victim. Remember most health providers are really great. Any quetions about any doctor or facility, call Alvin Wolff at 314 5844109. I may help you find out something you cannot find out for yourself.