The Christmas Effect with Senior Medial Malpractice Lawyer Barb Legate

Send us a textHospital care is riskier during holidays—and sometimes with devastating consequences.In this encore episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh speaks with leading medical negligence lawyer Barb Legate about a newborn injury that occurred over the Christmas holidays in a large teaching hospital. What began as newborn jaundice progressed to kernicterus, one of many Hospital Never Events. They explore The Christmas Effect, uncover surprising trial details, and share practical ways to protect yourself or a loved one if hospitalization can’t be avoided this holiday season.Timely, powerful, and eye-opening. If you care about patient safety, accountability, or simply want to be an informed healthcare consumer, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Send us a textWhat does it really mean to be an ethical expert witness? In this episode, Dr. Noah Kaufman — board-certified emergency physician, seasoned expert witness, medical commentator, and even American Ninja Warrior competitor — takes us inside the courtroom and the ER to explore the principles that guide his work as an expert witness. From choosing cases with integrity, to writing unbiased reports, to treating depositions as an “intellectual dance,”  and being relatable to a jury, Dr. Kaufman shares candid insights on credibility, fairness, and his approach to expert testimony. We also discuss his upcoming book The Ethical Expert Witness and what every lawyer, physician, and patient should know about the role ethics play in malpractice litigation.  Don’t miss this episode!

Send us a textArtificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of both medicine and law — and in this episode, we look into what that might really mean.  Senior lawyer Jan Marin of Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers joins Chris Rokosh to explore how AI is reshaping malpractice litigation: from “AI-specific errors” and automation bias to digital audit trails, product liability, and the rise of new expert witnesses.  We’ll also look at how hospitals may face institutional liability for the AI tools they choose and deploy.  If you’ve ever wondered who might bear the responsibility when healthcare decisions are influenced by algorithms, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss

Send us a textArtificial Intelligence has arrived in healthcare. It’s reading scans, predicting complications, guiding triage, and even recommending treatment.  AI is moving faster than the law can keep up — raising an important question about liability. When something goes wrong, who’s responsible? In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both the standard of care and the future of malpractice litigation. Join us for the first of a 2-part series as medical negligence lawyer Jan Marin discusses the risks, the legal gray zones, and the potential scenarios that could redefine responsibility in clinical decision making. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, a lawyer, or someone who’s interested in the future of healthcare, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss!

Send us a textIn the latest episode of the award-winning podcast Inside Medical Malpractice, host Chris Rokosh continues to examine leaders in the world of patient safety with a riveting interview with Michael Wong, JD. Listen to the powerful story behind Michael’s transformation from a successful defense attorney to a leading patient safety advocate. Driven by a promise made to the grieving mother of a young woman who died from opioid-induced respiratory depression while using a Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pump in the hospital, Michael founded the Physician-Patient Alliance for Health and Safety. Tune in as Michael reveals the groundbreaking initiatives PPAHS is spearheading, including the development of checklists and standards for PCA’s, DVT’s, sepsis and mechanical ventilation care. He passionately discusses the critical need for practical ‘right now’ solutions, marketing and cross-disciplinary collaboration to enhance patient safety.  His is clear about this: the need for a future where we work together to fix problems to make sure they don’t happen again. Don't miss this inspiring episode that sheds light on Michael’s relentless efforts to prevent medical errors and safeguard lives. And find out how you can help out at PPAHS.org.

Send us a textThis month on Inside Medical Malpractice, join us for Part 2 of the powerful story behind the HBO documentary BLEED OUT, featuring director Steve Burrows and producer Margo Burrows. In our first episode, we explored the shocking outcome of Steve’s mom’s hip replacement surgery, which tragically left her in a coma. After a nearly decade-long fight for her life, Judy passed away on January 30, 2020.  But her legacy lives on. Judie’s story has sparked a movement for change, honoring her life and driving a nationwide commitment to prevent medical errors. Her story goes far beyond the screen, inspiring real reform in patient safety. If you haven’t seen BLEED OUT you can watch it on HBO or here. You won’t want to miss it.

Send us a textThis month on Inside Medical Malpractice, Part 1 of the unforgettable story behind the HBO documentary BLEED OUT, featuring director Steve Burrows and producer Margo Burrows. What started as a simple fall from a bike and a routine hip replacement for Steve’s mother Judie quickly turned into a nightmare, leaving her in a coma with permanent brain damage. But BLEED OUT goes far beyond one family’s tragedy—Steve and Margo take us on a shocking journey into the hidden risks within our healthcare system, exposing urgent calls for reform and accountability. If you haven’t seen BLEED OUT you can watch it on HBO or Connect Experts website (Click here). You won’t want to miss this.

Send us a textInside Medical Malpractice is back with Part 2 of ‘Two Perspectives, Endless Impact’ featuring RaDonda Vaught and Leilani Schweitzer.  In the first episode, we explored the patient safety landscape, the journey towards safer healthcare, the significant challenges we face, and how patients and families can become effective advocates for their own care. We also examined the need for cultural shifts and the role of technology in healthcare. In this amazing episode, Leilani and RaDonda focus on the need for gradual and deliberate change in healthcare by confronting the systemic issues that arise from top-down approaches, share inspiring stories of triumph and hope, and highlight the crucial yet often overlooked conversations that need to be initiated by healthcare institutions when things (inevitably)  go wrong. You'll also get a look into what's on the horizon for these two amazing women. This episode is a testament to optimism hope and the tenacity it takes to make things better. Don’t miss it!

Send us a textIn the first episode of Season 5 of Inside Medical Malpractice Chris Rokosh brings together two remarkable repeat guests: RaDonda Vaught, a former Tennessee Registered Nurse whose medication error led to a patient's death, and Leilani Schweitzer, a mother who endured the devastating loss of her child due to a nurse's error. These unimaginable events could have not only shattered their lives but turned them into adversaries. Yet here they are, not as enemies, not destroyed, but united in a shared vision to improve patient safety. In this compelling conversation, RaDonda and Leilani demonstrate how profound personal loss can be transformed into a vision for positive change. Their collaboration represents a powerful testament to resilience and hope. Don't miss this inspiring episode that promises to reshape your perspective on patient safety. 

Send us a textThis month on ‘Inside Medical Malpractice’, the third in our ‘best of the best’ podcast series!  Chris Rokosh ends almost every episode with the question “What is the most important thing you’d like doctors, nurses, lawyers, and the public to know about medical malpractice?” The answers are as different as our guests’ unique perspectives….but always astute, insightful, and thought provoking. This episode includes a doctor, a mother who lost her son due to a medical error and 4 lawyers, one of whom shares her birth story. Listen in as guests Duncan Embury, Lelani Schweitzer, Richard Halpern, Paul Cahill, Maia Tomljanovic and Dr. Danielle Ofri share their thoughts. You’re going to really enjoy this one!  For more medical legal education, visit our newly updated website at https://www.connectmlx.com/.