Better Healthcare Podcast

Attorney Craig Steger is an attorney practicing in the Midwest. Craig Steger has a general practice, including but not limited to, personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, and civil litigation. Craig is licensed and practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Iowa.

Attorney Craig Steger discusses a recent article showing and alarming and continuing trend of fewer and fewer medical malpractice claims and lawsuits being brought, and lawyers to take them. Craig discusses some of the factors that have contributed to this decreased in medical malpractice lawsuits, and things you can do to change the course. #medicalmalpractice

Craig discussed his experiences with potential clients in medical malpractice matters. He expressed that many of these clients are more motivated to prevent the same harm from happening to others than seeking compensation or justice for themselves. However, he noted that there's often little they can do to make systemic changes. Craig advised these clients to contact relevant licensing bodies or patient care coordinators to voice their concerns. He also mentioned the peer review process used by most hospitals to evaluate medical staff performance and decision-making.raig discussed the need for open discussion and investigation into negative outcomes in healthcare to avoid future mishaps. He emphasized the importance of confidentiality in peer review processes and his lack of access to them as a plaintiff's lawyer. Craig also explained the requirements for a medical malpractice case, including liability, causation, and damages. He expressed his goal to provide a platform for people with evidence of medical negligence or causation to share their stories and raise awareness. Craig also stated his hope that these stories could serve as a warning to others in similar situations.Craig discussed the potential of a podcast as a platform for individuals to share their healthcare-related stories, especially those who have reached out to lawyers but were told there wasn't a strong enough case. He encouraged anyone with such experiences to contact him through the link tree, promising confidentiality and verification before sharing any information. Craig emphasized the goal of the podcast, which is to make this platform available to those who want to share their stories.

ttorney Craig Steger, a medical malpractice attorney, expresses his challenges with negotiating settlements in medical malpractice cases. He pointed out the reluctance of defendants to offer compensation in medical malpractice cases, leaving clients with the possibility or probability of getting nothing. Craig also highlighted the risks associated with medical malpractice cases, noting the insurance industry's winning record and the uncertainty of potential damages and trial outcomes. He concluded that in most cases, going to trial is the only way to receive the full measure of damages. Pre-trial settlement, if it happens at all, often means settling for a small fraction of the injured person's actual damages.

Craig has a discussion with Dr. Ross Green, a physician who works for a legal consulting company known as the Expert Institute. Craig and Dr. Green talk about a variety of topics related to medical malpractice, state of medicine, and potential future of medicine with respect to AI and other technologies.

Craig Steger, an attorney, launched the inaugural episode of the 'Better Healthcare Podcast'. Despite not having everything figured out, he felt an overwhelming need to start the show. Craig primarily focuses on plaintiff's personal injury, including medical malpractice and trucking litigation. He believes that the skills and knowledge he has gained from his practice can be applied in non-medical malpractice situations. The podcast aims to improve the quality of healthcare by discussing various related topics.