Category Archives: Medical Malpractice

You wouldn’t let a family physician operate on your brain, right?

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Law Office Of Keith Short

General practice physicians are often wonderful doctors. They have the ability analyze and detect any number of illnesses the average person might have. But their abilities are limited due to the broad nature of their practice. When you have a … Continue reading →

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Law Office of Keith Short Gets Big Win!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Law Office Of Keith Short

In a recent trial in one of our workers compensation cases, we won a wage differential verdict for our client. This means that the client gets back wages and future wages paid until he dies. He is also awarded past … Continue reading →

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10 Horrible Cases of Medical Malpractice

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Law Office Of Keith Short

Ten reasons why it is very important to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side! http://listverse.com/2013/05/29/10-horrible-cases-of-medical-malpractice/

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Medical Malpractice filings down

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Law Office Of Keith Short

“The work of trial lawyers over decades to hold hospitals and physicians accountable when their negligent actions harmed or killed patients has led to substantial improvements in the way medicine is practiced and the development of more rigorous safety protocols … Continue reading →

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10 Things You Want To Know About Medical Malpractice

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Law Office Of Keith Short

The best way to defend yourself during a medical malpractice case is knowledge! Many medical malpractice cases end with no payouts due to inexperienced attorneys and missing documentation. The Law Office of Keith Short is passionate about their client’s health … Continue reading →

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Jury selection is really Jury de-selection

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Law Office Of Keith Short

In the most recent medical malpractice case tried in Missouri, Keith Short had sixteen juror members state that they could not be fair and impartial to his client. Those jurors were stricken for cause. Jury selection can really be considered … Continue reading →

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The Missouri Supreme Court overturns caps on medical malpractice claims!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Law Office Of Keith Short

In a recent decision involving the constitutionality of caps on medical malpractice claims, the Missouri Supreme Court struck down the $350,000 limit on non-economic damages. The Court held that limits on damages violated citizens’ rights to trial by jury by … Continue reading →

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