Monday, May 14, 2007
Dismissal of Doctors in Surgical Burn Lawsuit
Lowis & Gellen, LLP has obtained a dismissal of its clients from a lawsuit concerning burns sustained during a surgery. In the case, a 50-year-old woman was having a non-cancerous cyst removed from her pelvis. The surgery utilized an electric knife that simultaneously cuts tissues and cauterizes bleeding vessels. The knife requires a grounding pad to prevent electrical burns to the patient. Following the surgery the patient was found to have third degree electrical burns over her abdomen requiring skin grafts likely due to the grounding pad being improperly placed. Attorney Scott R. Wolfe represented the physicians in the surgery. Through careful preparation and deposition testimony, the plaintiff was convinced by Scott that the physicians had nothing to with placing the grounding pad and the physicians were dismissed shortly following their depositions with no settlement or other payment on their behalf. The case remains pending against the hospital and the manufacturer of the equipment, who are not represented by Lowis & Gellen. For more information on the case or for general information regarding Lowis & Gellen’s professional malpractice group or general liability practice please contact Scott R. Wolfe at (312) 456-2709 or swolfe@lowis-gellen.com.
American Physicians Assurance Names Lowis & Gellen Partner “Illinois Attorney of the Year”
EAST LANSING, MI . . . Mark J. Smith, a partner with the Chicago law firm of Lowis & Gellen, received the “2006 Illinois Attorney of the Year Award” from American Physicians Assurance Corporation.
American Physicians is a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance in the Midwest and New Mexico. According to Cathy Shutack, Vice President of Claims, “These attorneys are some of the most elite in the country.”
Mr. Smith is among the “best of the best” and was singled out for this award because of his trial skills and attention to detail. Shutack stated, “We are very lucky to have him on our team. Mr. Smith is deeply committed to his profession and attuned to the medical field, perhaps because his father is a physician. Mark’s dedication to our insureds is unwavering.”
“I was surprised and certainly honored to receive this award,” said Mr. Smith. “This is especially meaningful coming from a company like American Physicians that demands the highest level of excellence.”
Mr. Smith joined Lowis & Gellen as a Partner in September of 2001. In active practice since 1991, he represents corporations and individuals in commercial and corporate litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. According to his colleagues:
“This significant award recognizes Mark’s status as an aggressive trial lawyer with excellent skills. He cares deeply about winning, but he cares more about securing the best possible resolution for his clients in every adversarial situation. He is a valued member of our firm, an effective advocate for his clients and a fine person.” – Pam Gellen, founding partner, Lowis & Gellen
“In selecting Mark as the first Illinois Attorney of the Year, American Physicians has officially recognized what so many of us have known over the past few years – that Mark is a dynamic, skilled trial attorney who has compiled an enviable track record for his clients. He is a master in the courtroom." – Robert Smith, founding partner, Lowis & Gellen
In medical malpractice matters, Mr. Smith regularly defends lawsuits on behalf of physicians and their practice groups in state court and before the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. He also represents physicians, practice groups, hospitals and third party payors in matters of general health care law and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Smith received a B.A., Political Science, in 1988 from Purdue University and a J.D. in 1991 from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Contact Information:
Cathy Burke, APR, Director of Marketing Communications, 517-324-6776 (Media, Physicians and Office Staff)
Ann Storberg, Vice President of Investor Relations, 517-324-6629 (Investors)
Donna Shaft (for Lowis & Gellen) 708-386-5895
American Physicians is a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance in the Midwest and New Mexico. According to Cathy Shutack, Vice President of Claims, “These attorneys are some of the most elite in the country.”
Mr. Smith is among the “best of the best” and was singled out for this award because of his trial skills and attention to detail. Shutack stated, “We are very lucky to have him on our team. Mr. Smith is deeply committed to his profession and attuned to the medical field, perhaps because his father is a physician. Mark’s dedication to our insureds is unwavering.”
“I was surprised and certainly honored to receive this award,” said Mr. Smith. “This is especially meaningful coming from a company like American Physicians that demands the highest level of excellence.”
Mr. Smith joined Lowis & Gellen as a Partner in September of 2001. In active practice since 1991, he represents corporations and individuals in commercial and corporate litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. According to his colleagues:
“This significant award recognizes Mark’s status as an aggressive trial lawyer with excellent skills. He cares deeply about winning, but he cares more about securing the best possible resolution for his clients in every adversarial situation. He is a valued member of our firm, an effective advocate for his clients and a fine person.” – Pam Gellen, founding partner, Lowis & Gellen
“In selecting Mark as the first Illinois Attorney of the Year, American Physicians has officially recognized what so many of us have known over the past few years – that Mark is a dynamic, skilled trial attorney who has compiled an enviable track record for his clients. He is a master in the courtroom." – Robert Smith, founding partner, Lowis & Gellen
In medical malpractice matters, Mr. Smith regularly defends lawsuits on behalf of physicians and their practice groups in state court and before the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. He also represents physicians, practice groups, hospitals and third party payors in matters of general health care law and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Smith received a B.A., Political Science, in 1988 from Purdue University and a J.D. in 1991 from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel.
Contact Information:
Cathy Burke, APR, Director of Marketing Communications, 517-324-6776 (Media, Physicians and Office Staff)
Ann Storberg, Vice President of Investor Relations, 517-324-6629 (Investors)
Donna Shaft (for Lowis & Gellen) 708-386-5895
Monday, May 7, 2007
Illinois Best Practices "Constitutionality of Tort Reforms Not Yet Tested - Stakes Are High for Illinois Physicians"
Click here to view Illinois Best Practices Spring 2007 Insert featuring Jenny Blake.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Best Practices Newsletter Spring 2007
Click here to view Best Practices Newsletter featuring Mark Smith.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Sixty seconds with Gerald Haberkorn
View Acquisition Finance Magazine’s editorial featuring “Sixty seconds with Gerald Haberkorn,” Click here.
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