A 77-year-old man was found on the floor of his hospital room after he sustain a fall during which he struck his head. Proper fall precautions were not utilized despite being required. The jury found the defendant medical provider failed to meet the standard of care, which caused the patient to fall and lead to his death. The jury awarded the man’s family $4,000,000. This case was tried by attorneys Rip Andrews and Ben Ford of the law firm Marsh, Rickard & Bryan. The Supreme Court of Alabama affirmed the verdict on appeal.
Holding Device Makers Accountable In Court
Medical devices are designed to heal, restore function, and support better health outcomes. But when a product fails due to a design flaw or manufacturing defect, the consequences can be devastating. We've seen how defective implants, pacemakers, surgical mesh, and...
