Medical Liability
Capabilities
- Defense of medical negligence claims
- Electronic medical record discovery
- Jury trial
- Preparation of medical professionals for deposition
- Risk management for hospital systems and physician groups
Clients Served Include
- Hospitals and health care systems
- Nursing home and long-term care facilities
- Physicians and physician groups
In medical liability cases, a successful legal defense requires experienced litigators who have extensive knowledge of medical legal issues, medical terminology, and the health care system. Our attorneys have decades of experience defending high-exposure medical liability cases throughout Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Through our experience, we have established tried-and-true defense strategies and possess the critical ability to present complex medical issues to what is often a non-medical audience and jury.
Our defense strategy involves a team approach, and we are one of the only law firms in the region that has a dedicated team of in-house nurses who assist with consulting subject matter experts in defense of the case. We meet the client where they are and provide a high-quality, personalized service throughout the litigation process. Whether the case involves emergency room, surgical, obstetrical, or other health care settings, we know how to get to the heart of the medical issues.
Hard work, dedication, and zealous advocacy underscore our success. We are recognized by our peers for excellence, innovation, and the ability to achieve optimal results for our clients.
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Affiliated Membership
- Defense Research Institute
- Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities
- Kentucky Association of Hospital Attorneys
- Kentucky Defense Counsel, Inc.
- Kentucky Hospital Association
- Modern Healthcare
Our Specialists
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Andrew Pellino
Partner -
Bob Hoffer
Managing Partner -
Cathy Stickels
Partner -
David Kramer
Partner -
Ellen Grimshaw
Associate -
Ellie Houston
Partner -
Emma Gripshover
Associate -
Mike Enzweiler
Partner -
Ryan McLane
Partner -
Zack Damron
Associate
News
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Kentucky House Bill 153, providing health care providers with immunity from criminal liability for medical errors, signed into law.
On March 26, 2024, Governor Andy Beshear signed groundbreaking House Bill 159 into law, providing health care providers with immunity from criminal liability for medical…
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Ellie Houston and Mike Enzweiler Deliver Big Win at Kentucky Supreme Court
Law360 (January 19, 2024, 6:31 PM EST) — The Kentucky Supreme Court has thrown out a man’s negligence suit against a hospital over an injury…
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From Crisis Mode to Long-Term Planning: Navigating Post-PHE Healthcare
The Department of Health and Human Services will end the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. While the end of the pandemic…
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Northern Kentucky Attorney Named To Top 50 KY Super Lawyer List
DBL Law partner David Kramer has been identified as one of the Top 50 attorneys in Kentucky in the 2020 Super Lawyers nomination, research and…