The lawyers of Leib & Katt know health care because we understand medicine and the needs of medical care providers. When doctors, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, dental professionals, therapists and their related clinics, professional groups and provider organizations face allegations of malpractice or negligence, we defend them using a thorough knowledge of medical procedure and an aggressive willingness to take their cases to trial. Our firm has defended some of the highest-profile malpractice actions in Wisconsin history, and members of our team are recognized authorities on issues such as misdiagnosis of cancer and medical aspects of toxic torts.
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The heart of our practice is defense of health care providers and provider organizations, at trial and on appeal, against claims alleging malpractice, wrongful death and patient abuse. In representing hospital systems, long-term and home health care providers, physicians, nurses and other health care providers, we understand that the elements of a negligence lawsuit – breach of the duty of care, causation, injury – aim at the heart of a health care professional’s skill, commitment and reputation. Our defense of our clients is aggressive and informed, and we successfully try far more of these cases than most law firms - an average of a dozen each year in several states.
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We know that our clients are unlikely to get a fair settlement unless we present a strong defense, and we do not advise provider clients to back down from a winnable case. As experienced defense lawyers we know the standard of care requirements that courts expect, and are skilled at identifying expert witnesses who effectively support our clients’ defense. Our familiarity with policies offered by many liability insurers enables us to favorably interpret the meaning of policy terms and coverage, protecting the interests of both insurers and health care providers. Successful defense of claims alleging wrongful death, quadriplegia, paraplegia, birth asphyxia, and delays in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer typifies our record and approach.
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Although litigation is our primary health care focus, we maintain strong capabilities to help health care clients with business and operational issues. Providers trust our advice on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and contracting arrangements that comply with all legal requirements and related fraud and abuse enforcement. We ensure that physicians and provider organizations meet the performance obligations required by their state licenses, and resolve problems over compliance with regulations and patient care standards. We also help licensed health care providers prepare applications and explanations to maintain privileging, and challenge adverse privileging decisions in administrative forums and in court. Typically, through dismissal or stipulation, we can resolve most matters without trial.
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