Robotic Surgery and Legal Complications with Timothy Linkous

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Robotic Surgery and Legal Complications with Timothy Linkous

Timothy Linkous discusses robotic surgery and legal complications. Mr. Linkous is the owner of a law firm which focuses on the representation of healthcare providers and healthcare institutions. For the past 21 years, he has successfully represented healthcare providers in multiple contexts, including civil litigation, regulatory matters, peer review, HIPAA compliance, risk management, EMR implementation, contracts, business litigation, and many others. The majority of this representation is in the context of defending healthcare providers in medical professional liability civil actions, and Mr. Linkous has tried numerous cases to verdict using the latest trial technology. Originally from Morgantown, West Virginia, he earned a BA in Political Science and a BA in Education from Denison University, and he received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from West Virginia University, graduating with honors and distinction from both institutions. He enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending time with his wife, Kendra, and their four children.