The Christmas Effect with Senior Medial Malpractice Lawyer Barb Legate

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Hospital care is riskier during holidays—and sometimes with devastating consequences.

In this encore episode of Inside Medical Malpractice, Chris Rokosh speaks with leading medical negligence lawyer Barb Legate about a newborn injury that occurred over the Christmas holidays in a large teaching hospital. What began as newborn jaundice progressed to kernicterus, one of many Hospital Never Events. They explore The Christmas Effect, uncover surprising trial details, and share practical ways to protect yourself or a loved one if hospitalization can’t be avoided this holiday season.

Timely, powerful, and eye-opening. If you care about patient safety, accountability, or simply want to be an informed healthcare consumer, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.