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In this episode, Attorney Craig Steger dives deep into the complexities of release agreements in civil litigation. Whether it's a car accident, slip and fall, or medical malpractice case, understanding the nuances of these agreements is crucial for both attorneys and clients. Join us as we explore: The importance of avoiding an "empty chair" at trial and how it impacts fault allocation. The intricacies of negotiating settlements when multiple parties are involved. The concept of the Pierringer release and its significance in protecting claims against remaining parties. Key considerations for attorneys when drafting release agreements to ensure they don't jeopardize ongoing cases. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for anyone navigating the legal landscape of personal injury claims. Tune in to learn how to strategically approach settlements and safeguard your rights! 00:00:30 - Introduction to Release Agreements 00:02:00 - Complexities in Multi-Party Cases 00:04:10 - Understanding the Pierringer Release 00:06:20 - Risks of an Empty Chair at Trial 00:08:20 - Strategic Considerations for Settlements Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more legal insights and discussions! Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

00:04:05 - Personal Experience with Recent Illness 00:12:51 - Importance of Public Defenders 00:18:13 - Challenges of Medical Malpractice Cases 00:21:52 - Advocating for Patient Education 00:24:32 - Call for Listener Participation In this episode, I delve into the complexities and challenges surrounding medical malpractice cases, shedding light on the uphill battle individuals face in seeking justice when medical negligence occurs. I begin by recounting a personal experience of falling ill with what was initially suspected to be COVID-19 but later diagnosed as Lyme disease. This personal anecdote serves as a segue into discussing the importance of being informed and advocating for oneself in the healthcare system. I touch upon the scarcity of attorneys willing to take on medical malpractice cases due to the demanding nature of these lawsuits, the bias in favor of healthcare providers, and the stringent tort reform rules in many states. Despite the financial and emotional toll, I emphasize the significance of pursuing these cases as a public service to ensure accountability and justice for victims of medical negligence. Furthermore, I highlight the value of gaining experience through public defender appointments for new lawyers, drawing parallels between the skills acquired in medical malpractice litigation and other legal areas. By sharing insights into the legal landscape and the challenges faced by both patients and attorneys, I aim to educate listeners on their rights and the importance of being proactive in their healthcare decisions. Ultimately, the episode serves as a call to action for individuals to become better advocates for themselves and their loved ones in the face of medical malpractice, while also encouraging legal professionals to consider the public service aspect of taking on these challenging cases. Through sharing personal experiences, legal insights, and a call for increased awareness, the episode aims to empower listeners to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and legal realm effectively. Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney for advice on any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting based on information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, browser, and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers. 

Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

https://linktr.ee/attorneycraigsteger Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

"Hospital vaccinated my child against my wishes." Is there a malpractice claim? Attorney Craig Steger discusses a situation recently referred where a couple was having a baby and, against their wishes, the hospital vaccinated and treated their baby with "standard" medicine that the parents had decided they did not want their child to have. They were very upset and understandably so. Do they have a complaint? Do they have a case they can win? What will be the hospital's defense? Craig Steger discusses all that in this episode. #medicalmalpractice #vaccine #vaccineinjury #birthinjury #homedelivery #homebirth #midwife #naturalbirth #healthinsurance #appeal #deductible #HMO #tortreform #damagecapsAttorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

*Attorney Craig Steger discusses a common trick defendants and insurance companies use with the doctors they hire to minimize settlement and save money. *Craig discusses the concept of "objective evidence" of injury and what that actually means. He likens it to a car crash where the driver goes in the ditch to avoid a deer or a "phantom driver" who leaes the scene. There's no "objective" evidence of a deer or other car, but it happened and doesn't require photographic proof. *It's important for juries to be aware of these tricks when cases are tried in front of them. #phantomvehicle #objectiveevidence #TBI #traumaticbraininjury #MRI #CT #braininjury #vertigo #headache Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

* Post operative or undiagnosed infection is a common problem. What can you do about it if your doctor misses an infection? * The three key parts of medical malpractice: negligence, causation, and damages. * Even if there is proof of negligence, it may not have made a difference because earlier treatment might not have changed the outcome. * "Sooner is better" but may still not be enough #personalinjury #medicalmalpractice #infection #postoperativecare #postoperative #sepsisawareness #sepsissurvivor #burdenofproof #jurytrial #antibiotics Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

* What is subrogation in civil litigation and personal injury cases? *. Why do insurance companies get repaid if you pursue a personal injury case? * What is the "reasonable value" of medical expenses and how do we determine that? * Are insurance company and defendants allowed to introduce evidence of reduced payments (a/k/a collateral source rule) * What happens if medical bill are reduced or forgiven by charity and how does that affect a personal injury claim. #medicalmalpractice #carcrash #personalinjury #subrogation #medicalbills #windfall #dumptruck #medpay #autoinsurance #healthinsurance #medicare #medicaid #badgercare Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

What happens if you are injured on hospital property? What happens if hospital staff cause you to fall and become injured? What if someone is left unattended and falls out of their hospital bed? Defense attorneys and insurance companies will generally argue that it involves medical malpractice rather than ordinary negligence. This is not because it actually arises from professional negligence, but because the rules are generally stacked in their favor that that settlement value--if they offer anything at all--goes way down. #hospitalnegligence #medicalmalpractice #personalinjury #tortreform #StLouis #OldCourthouse #premisesliability Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

Craig discusses the topic of neuropsychological examinations that are sometimes required as part of a personal injury lawsuit involving brain injury. #concussion #TBI #Braininjury #headinjury A neuropsychological examination is a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's cognitive and emotional functioning, typically conducted by a neuropsychologist. This assessment involves a series of standardized tests and observations to assess various cognitive domains such as attention, memory, language, executive function, visuospatial abilities, and motor skills. During the examination, the neuropsychologist will conduct a thorough interview to gather information about the individual's medical history, current symptoms, and any relevant concerns. The assessment may also involve tasks that measure intellectual abilities, academic skills, and emotional well-being. The results of a neuropsychological examination can help in diagnosing various neurocognitive disorders, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, neurodevelopmental disorders, and psychiatric conditions. This information is valuable for treatment planning, rehabilitation, academic support, and making recommendations for the individual's ongoing care and support. Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

Attorney Craig Steger discusses the usual practice for having potential medical malpractice or medical negligence cases revised by experts to determine whether the case has merit. From standard of care, to causation, to damages, these are important issues that must be determined as soon as possible. Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

Attorney Craig Steger discusses a recent article showing and alarming and continuing trend of fewer and fewer medical malpractice claims and lawsuits being brought, and lawyers to take them. Craig discusses some of the factors that have contributed to this decreased in medical malpractice lawsuits, and things you can do to change the course. #medicalmalpractice #medicalnegligence #tortreform #damagecap #juryduty #jurytrial #standardofcare #hospital Article link: https://www.jsonline.com/restricted/?... LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/attorneycraigsteger...https://linktr.ee/craigsteger?utm_sou... Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

Wisconsin Damages Cap upheld by Wisconsin Supreme Court: https://law.justia.com/cases/wisconsin/supreme-court/2018/2014ap002812.html Prior episode with Dr. Green: https://youtu.be/MeGMUUnG1HE?si=7j5hzYSnRs0QrNtp Dr.Ross Green bio: https://www.expertinstitute.com/about/our-team/dr-ross-green/ Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa. In his free time, Craig enjoys working on his family’s homestead and hobby farm in Western Wisconsin, chasing after his kids, podcasting, and doing CrossFit. #resourcefullawyer #trialattorney #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersoftiktok #podcast #podcastlawyer #youtubepodcast The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.  This website contains links to other third-party websites.  Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; Attorney Steger does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.  No reader, user, or browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.  Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.  Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader, user, or browser and website authors, contributors, contributing law firms, or committee members and their respective employers.  All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this site are hereby expressly disclaimed.  The content on this posting is provided "as is;" no representations are made that the content is error-free.

Craig discussed his experiences with potential clients in medical malpractice matters. He expressed that many of these clients are more motivated to prevent the same harm from happening to others than seeking compensation or justice for themselves. However, he noted that there's often little they can do to make systemic changes. Craig advised these clients to contact relevant licensing bodies or patient care coordinators to voice their concerns. He also mentioned the peer review process used by most hospitals to evaluate medical staff performance and decision-making.raig discussed the need for open discussion and investigation into negative outcomes in healthcare to avoid future mishaps. He emphasized the importance of confidentiality in peer review processes and his lack of access to them as a plaintiff's lawyer. Craig also explained the requirements for a medical malpractice case, including liability, causation, and damages. He expressed his goal to provide a platform for people with evidence of medical negligence or causation to share their stories and raise awareness. Craig also stated his hope that these stories could serve as a warning to others in similar situations.Craig discussed the potential of a podcast as a platform for individuals to share their healthcare-related stories, especially those who have reached out to lawyers but were told there wasn't a strong enough case. He encouraged anyone with such experiences to contact him through the link tree, promising confidentiality and verification before sharing any information. Craig emphasized the goal of the podcast, which is to make this platform available to those who want to share their stories. Craig Steger, an attorney, launched the inaugural episode of the 'Better Healthcare Podcast'. Despite not having everything figured out, he felt an overwhelming need to start the show. Craig primarily focuses on plaintiff's personal injury, including medical malpractice and trucking litigation. He believes that the skills and knowledge he has gained from his practice can be applied in non-medical malpractice situations. The podcast aims to improve the quality of healthcare by discussing various related topics.#BetterHealthcarePodcast #BetterHealthcare #healthcare #lawyersofyoutube #lawyersofyoutube #youtubepodcast #podcast #lawyerpodcast #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #medicalnegligence #medicalmalpracticelawyer #medicalmalpractice #hospitalmistakes #hospitalnegligence #boardcertified #doctornegligence #informedconsent

ttorney Craig Steger, a medical malpractice attorney, expresses his challenges with negotiating settlements in medical malpractice cases. He pointed out the reluctance of defendants to offer compensation in medical malpractice cases, leaving clients with the possibility or probability of getting nothing. Craig also highlighted the risks associated with medical malpractice cases, noting the insurance industry's winning record and the uncertainty of potential damages and trial outcomes. He concluded that in most cases, going to trial is the only way to receive the full measure of damages. Pre-trial settlement, if it happens at all, often means settling for a small fraction of the injured person's actual damages. #Iowa #Minnesota #Wisconsin #medicalmalpracticelawyer #medicalmalpractice #tortreform #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer #medicalnegligence #jury #juryduty #jurytrial #verdict

Craig has a discussion with Dr. Ross Green, a physician who works for a legal consulting company known as the Expert Institute. Craig and Dr. Green talk about a variety of topics related to medical malpractice, state of medicine, and potential future of medicine with respect to AI and other technologies. Dr. Ross Green is the Vice President of Sales & Medical Affairs with training in head and neck surgery, plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, general surgery, microvascular surgery, trauma, critical care, and neurosurgery. His research includes over twelve peer-reviewed publications and local, regional, and international presentations on sinus surgery and head and neck oncology, on which he has authored a textbook chapter. Dr. Green graduated summa cum laude from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and received his M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Link to Dr. Green's bio: https://www.expertinstitute.com/about/our-team/dr-ross-green/ Dr. Green's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-green-md/ #podcast #lawyersofyoutube #medicalmalpractice #medicalmalpracticelawyer #medicine #expert #expertwitness #expertinstitute #jets #ENT #AI #AImedicine #medicalnegligence #peerreview #lawsuit #tortreform #damagecap #frivolouslawsuits #personalinjury #iowa #minnesota #wisconsin #meritreview #standardofcare #informedconsent #secondopinion #medicalschool #legalconsultants #jury #jurytrial #healthcare #patientoutcomes #badoutcome #medicalinjury #medicalcomplication #risks

Craig Steger, an attorney, launched the inaugural episode of the 'Better Healthcare Podcast'. Despite not having everything figured out, he felt an overwhelming need to start the show. Craig primarily focuses on plaintiff's personal injury, including medical malpractice and trucking litigation. He believes that the skills and knowledge he has gained from his practice can be applied in non-medical malpractice situations. The podcast aims to improve the quality of healthcare by discussing various related topics.