Category Archives: Medical Malpractice

May 11, 2012 | by MH

Personal Injury Lawsuits and Time Limits — Statute of Limitations

Sometimes people call us or schedule a consultation and tell us that the incident that caused their injury happened a number of years ago. Unfortunately, if too many years have passed since the injury happened, it may be difficult for … Continue reading →

January 20, 2012 | by MH

6 Out of 7 Hospital Errors That Harm Medicare Patients Go Unreported

It is estimated that in 2010 more than 130,000 hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries experienced one or more adverse events each month. In addition, physician reviewers determined that 44% of the “adverse and temporary harm events” were clearly or likely preventable. Of … Continue reading →

October 10, 2011 | by MH

Generous Donation to Improve Doctor-Patient Communication

At Siegfried & Jensen, we know from experience that many medical malpractice lawsuits involve a lack of communication or poor communication between doctors and patients. Studies show that communication between patients and doctors affects not only how well patients understand … Continue reading →

September 12, 2011 | by MH

Average Medical Malpractice Indemnity Payment $275K

Many people think that bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit is like winning the lottery.  It’s not. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine* analyzed medical malpractice data from 1991 through 2005 and found that: • Only 1 … Continue reading →

September 5, 2010 | by Valerie Swaner

Fall Brings a New Face to S&J – W. Alexander Evans

Siegfried & Jensen welcomes a new member to our medical malpractice team. Alex graduated from the University of Utah in 1999 with a B.S. in anthropology.  In 2008, he earned a J.D. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where … Continue reading →

October 11, 2009 | by Hailey Francis

Brad Parker & Jim McConkie — Medical Malpractice Cases Are About People

For decades, the team of Bradley Parker and James W. McConkie of the law firm Parker & McConkie have provide knowledgeable and compassionate representation for medical malpractice victims in the State of Utah. Brad and Jim each have over 30 … Continue reading →