PRACTICE • Medical & Wrongful Death
The most difficult
disputes,
handled with the most
care.
Medical malpractice, standard of care disputes, and wrongful
death claims — mediated with professional precision and
profound human sensitivity.
3 – 5 wks
AVG. RESOLUTIONVirtual / on-site
FORMATStrict
Privilege
Typical timeline
4–8 weeks
Available in-person and virtually.
Session format
Private / Structured caucus
Sequenced to give space to grief before negotiation.
Fee structure
Hourly / Fixed
Agreed before the engagement begins.
01 · Introduction to the practice
When grief and law
are inseparable.
Medical disputes and wrongful death claims sit at the intersection of profound personal loss and complex institutional accountability. The families who bring these cases are often still grieving. The healthcare systems and professionals named are often managing reputational and institutional stakes. Dr. Singh mediates these cases with the depth of expertise and human care that both dimensions demand.
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Medical malpractice & negligence
Cases involving alleged failures in diagnosis, treatment, surgical procedures, or medication.
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Standard of care disputes
Conflicts over whether the care provided met accepted medical standards.
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Wrongful death claims
Mediation of death-related disputes involving breach of duty, negligence, or institutional failure.
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Cases involving unauthorized disclosure of protected health information.
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Hospital & healthcare institution conflicts
Institutional disputes between patients, families, and healthcare organizations.
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Insurance coverage disputes
Medical liability and health insurance coverage conflicts.
02 · How it works
Five steps, space for grief before negotiation.
Medical and wrongful death mediation requires a process that gives space to grief before turning to negotiation. Dr. Singh structures these sessions accordingly.
Sensitive intake & preparation
Dr. Singh conducts extended individual intake meetings with each party. For family members in wrongful death matters, this session is as much about being heard as it is about preparing for negotiation. Understanding the human story behind the claim is foundational.
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Pre-session alignment with counsel
Legal and factual complexity in medical disputes requires thorough pre-session work. Dr. Singh coordinates closely with counsel for both sides to understand the medical record, expert positions, and liability landscape before the session begins.
Structured mediation session
Sessions are carefully sequenced to allow acknowledgment and expression before evaluation and negotiation. Dr. Singh creates private caucus space for family members to speak without the pressure of the opposing institution in the room.
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Evaluation & reality testing
Dr. Singh offers frank professional perspective on litigation risk, cost, and likely outcomes — helping both sides move from stated positions to realistic settlement parameters. For institutions, he also addresses reputational and systemic considerations.
Agreement & closure
Settlement terms are documented comprehensively. Dr. Singh supports parties in ensuring that agreements address not just financial terms but any non-monetary needs — such as institutional acknowledgment or corrective commitments — that matter to grieving families.
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03 · Is this the right fit?
A short, honest fit check.
Use the toggle to switch between Good Fit and Less Appropriate views.
- The family wants to be heard and acknowledged — not just compensated
- The institution wants to resolve the matter privately without a public trial
- Expert witnesses and medical records create litigation risk on both sides
- Counsel for both parties believe resolution is possible with the right neutral
- The case involves nuanced factual and causation questions better suited to mediation than a jury
- Criminal negligence charges are pending against a named individual
- A party is seeking a public court ruling to establish institutional accountability beyond this case
- One party has no genuine interest in resolution and is using mediation only to obtain information
- The family is not yet emotionally ready to engage in a negotiation process
04 · What clients say
Quiet outcomes, in their own words.
Comments collected with permission. Names and details altered to preserve confidentiality.
March 2024
He is a man of immense depth and compassion. Wish I had more of those qualities as a mediator and person.
February 2024
I love listening to Dr. Singh. He is incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring. He was able to transfer knowledge, but his passion was evident in the way he presented the information.
05 · Frequently asked
What people usually want to know.
The questions below come up on most intake calls. If yours isn’t here, the call is the right place to raise it — there is no charge.
Yes. Mediated settlements are flexible in ways court judgments are not. Agreements can include institutional acknowledgment, corrective commitments, or other non-monetary terms that matter to families.
In most medical malpractice matters, yes — the insurer holds settlement authority and should be represented. Dr. Singh coordinates to ensure all decision-making parties are present.
Distance at the start of a medical dispute is normal. Dr. Singh’s process is designed specifically to close large gaps — by addressing the human dimensions of the dispute before the financial ones.
Yes. All statements made in mediation are confidential and cannot be used in subsequent litigation. Settlement agreements can also include confidentiality provisions.
Yes. Mediation is often the most humane resolution path in wrongful death matters — allowing families to be heard, and allowing institutions to respond in ways that a court process cannot provide.
Related practice areas
Other tracks.
Each practice runs on the same method. The pages below lay out the adjacent tracks.
01 · family-mediation
Family & Estate
Divorce, custody, separation and inheritance — resolved without the courtroom.
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03 ·business-mediation
Commercial & Contract
Vendor, partnership, M&A holdback and shareholder matters — handled discreetly.
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02 · cross-cultural-mediation
Cross-Cultural & Cross-Border
Multilingual matters where culture, language and jurisdiction layer on top of the dispute.
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04 · employment
Employment & Workplace
Wrongful termination, PAGA claims, executive exits and workplace conflict — handled discreetly and off the public record.
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A first conversation,
held in confidence.
Thirty minutes, by phone or video, at no charge. We'll tell you on the call whether this is the right instrument for your matter.
MLC Participant
February 2024