We are all taught from an early age to trust what our doctors tell us, and for the most part, that’s sound advice. Doctors are charged with caring for us in every way, and most would never suspiciously assume that any of them are working for any other reason than to help people on their way to success. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, as a recent situation reveals. The first potential plea agreement could soon be approved by a court in a massive scheme that involves fraud, ethical violations and medical malpractice.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal:
“Las Vegas spine surgeon Mark Kabins pleaded guilty to a felony Monday after federal prosecutors offered him a deal that allows him to avoid prison time.
If Senior U.S. District Judge Justin Quackenbush approves the agreement, the surgeon’s plea will mark the first conviction in a 2007 fraud case involving allegations that a network of Las Vegas doctors and lawyers cheated clients out of honest services by protecting doctors from malpractice lawsuits and sharing kickbacks from legal settlements.
According to the plea agreement, Kabins and partner John Thalgott performed spine surgery on Simon on Aug. 3, 2000. Simon began experiencing complications, and Kabins operated on her again on Aug. 9, 2000.
Simon ultimately was rendered a paraplegic, according to the plea agreement, and Kabins believed she could bring a viable lawsuit against him. Simon eventually retained Gage to represent her.
According to the plea agreement, Kabins received patient referrals from Awand and knew that Awand in turn referred cases from him and other doctors to certain personal injury lawyers.”
There are so many levels of wrongdoing in this situation it’s difficult to quantify. However, if you have suffered as a result of any sort of professional misconduct or malpractice, you need to assert your rights by working with a Las Vegas personal injury attorney who understands how to hold anyone and everyone accountable for serious misdeeds. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Personal Injury