Unnecessary Mastectomy Damages and Rape Shield Laws Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan

How does a jury decide the value of the emotional and physical toll from a medical misdiagnosis? Join us as we explore a poignant case where a woman was mistakenly diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent unnecessary surgery, leading to a $400,000 jury award. We'll unravel the stringent criteria needed to hold a doctor legally accountable and dissect the often-mysterious process by which juries calculate non-pecuniary damages such as pain and suffering. This segment promises to shed light o...