A summons is a document issued by a court, which begins the litigation process. There are a variety of different summonses, however, the most common is a combined summons and it is used for medical malpractice claims. What is included in a summons? A summons is...
What is a subpoena? A subpoena compels a witness to provide a court with information or documents on a specific date, time and location. Failure to do so can lead to a penalty being imposed by the court. There are two types of subpoenas A subpoena duces tecum: In...
When applying for any type of insurance cover, insurers typically ask a set of questions that allows for evaluation of the risk to be protected. This forms part of underwriting – the process whereby an insurer assesses and takes on financial risk for a fee. The...
By JP Ellis Senior Legal and Claims Manager for FANEWS February 2021 issue The year 2020 saw the medical community at the frontline, facing tremendous pressure and uncertainty. For quite some time, the healthcare environment has been plagued with an increase in...