Risk Management for Healthcare Providers

WHAT WE DO

The Medical Malpractice team at Cranfill Sumner recognizes that busy healthcare professionals do not always have a 9 to 5 job, and neither do we.  Our experienced attorneys provide legal assistance to healthcare providers 24/7.

We have extensive trial and litigation results across the entire state. Our team helps physicians, hospitals, dentists, nurses, mental health professionals, chiropractors, pharmacists, and other healthcare specialists in a variety of pre-litigation and litigation matters.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

We vigorously defend allegations of medical malpractice and negligence asserted against our clients. We work with experts and our clients to prepare the right trial strategy for the facts and the case. We also recognize when a matter should be resolved early on either through aggressive dispositive motion practice or through negotiations and appropriately counsel our clients on options, risks, and potential outcomes. Results matter.

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PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS  

It is stressful and emotional when a patient files a claim against a healthcare provider with the provider’s professional licensing board. All licensing boards investigate allegations and many require a formal response from the healthcare provider. In some instances, a full hearing may be scheduled where the healthcare provider is given the opportunity to put on a defense. Some patients assert claims in conjunction with a lawsuit.  The majority of claims are brought without a lawsuit.  All claims should be seriously defended due to the possibility of adverse consequences for the healthcare professional.

Our attorneys have successfully defended over 100 of these claims before the North Carolina Medical Board, Dental Board, Nursing Board, Pharmacy Board as well as various mental health provider licensing Boards. No healthcare providers should feel alone during this time.  Our attorneys are here to help.

PRE-LITIGATION ADVICE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Given the extensive trial and litigation experience of our team of seasoned attorneys, we are well-versed in the common pitfalls and areas of potential liability exposure many healthcare professionals are too busy to recognize.  We review current protocols, provide staff education and offer risk management training to our clients in a joint effort to improve existing practices and help avoid a claim or a lawsuit.

NON-MEDICAL MATTERS AFFECTING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Whether your hospital is faced with a simple slip and fall case or a workplace violence incident of the highest magnitude, you can be assured that the attorneys at Cranfill Sumner LLP have seen something similar in our practice, and we know how to effectively defend these claims with the intelligent use of discovery and expert witnesses where required.

Whenever an event occurs on your premises, you are facing potential liability for injuries or wrongful death. We are familiar with all the various types of claims you may face and the way attorneys pursue them, including claims for inadequate security and potential liability for the criminal acts of third parties or former employees, an area in which our attorneys have extensive trial experience and valuable relationships with nationally prominent expert witnesses in the field.

 CONTACT US

If you need our assistance or have a question, contact any member of our team.  We are located in all three offices. Or you can contact our Chair:  John D. Martin

Most Recent Posts

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CSH Law Welcomes New Attorneys

Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) announced today that Coltrane Henderson, Kayla McDaniel, Austin Sistrunk, Ani Whittington and Ella Zulman have joined the firm’s Charlotte and Wilmington offices as associate attorneys.… Read More

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Colleen Shea Featured in WILMA Magazine

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Colleen Shea, a Partner at Cranfill Sumner, was recently featured in WILMA magazine. “Law & Community” discusses Colleen’s career as a medical malpractice attorney at Cranfill Sumner.… Read More

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Colleen Shea Presents ASHRM Webinar

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Colleen Shea was the featured presenter for the “The Dreaded Written Discovery Requests from Plaintiff” webinar on July 23. The webinar was presented by Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) and the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society for Health Care Risk Management (ASHRM).… Read More

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Martin and Shea Join American Board of Trial Advocates

John D. Martin and Colleen Shea have been invited to join the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious national association comprised of experienced trial lawyers and judges. Martin and Shea are Partners who are based in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP.… Read More

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James King Receives CIPP/US Certification

James King, an attorney in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), recently passed the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Certification Exam to become a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the U.S. Private Sector (CIPP/US).… Read More

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P.K. Shere Selected for NC ASHRM Nominating Committee

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P.K. Shere, an attorney based in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, has been elected to serve on the nominating committee for the North Carolina American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (NC ASHRM). His term began Jan. 1, 2018.… Read More

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Flanagan and Shere Present at NCADA Seminar

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Two Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) attorneys will be featured speakers at the upcoming 2017 Fall Seminar for Insurance Claims Managers & Defense Counsel. The seminar is presented by the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA).… Read More

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PK Shere Joins American Board of Trial Advocates

Pankaj Shere | Raleigh Medical Malpractice Attorney

P.K. Shere, a partner in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), has been invited to join the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious national association comprised of experienced trial lawyers and judges.… Read More

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Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Featured in Wrightsville Beach Magazine

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John Martin and Patrick Mincey are featured in the latest edition of Wrightsville Beach Magazine. “Longevity, Profitability and Personality” examines the process of becoming a partner in a legal services firm. John and Patrick share their personal insights and experiences in the article.… Read More

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Andrew C. Avram Joins Cranfill Sumner Raleigh Office

Andrew Avram | Insurance & Medical Malpractice Attorney | Raleigh, NC

Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) today announced that Andrew C. Avram has joined the firm’s Raleigh office as an associate attorney. He will focus his practice in civil litigation, specifically the Medical Malpractice and Insurance Law & Coverage practice groups.… Read More

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Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Receive Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

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Two attorneys from the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) were recently named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” for their respective practice areas in the Raleigh metropolitan area. (Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC) Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” is presented annually to one attorney in each practice area in each market.… Read More

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Martin and Shea Successfully Defend Regional Hospital

Case Results for NC Law

John Martin and Colleen Shea obtained summary judgment of a regional hospital in a case involving two separate visits to the Emergency Department at the hospital and patient admission to the hospital prior to her transfer to a tertiary care facility. … Read More

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Hunsucker Successfully Defends Deprivation of Rights Case

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Ginger Hunsucker successfully obtained a dismissal in a federal court case involving allegations of deprivation of rights. The plaintiff was a father who sued the healthcare provider asserting that her actions led him to lose custody of his children.… Read More

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Martin and Shea Receive Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Case

Case Results for NC Law

John D. Martin and Colleen N. Shea won a defense verdict for a Psychiatrist and Physician’s Assistant in a wrongful death case involving over $700,000 in medical expenses. The case involved allegations of improperly prescribing a drug with a Black Box Warning at over twice the FDA recommended dose.… Read More