Medical Malpractice
Surgical Tools Left Inside Patients
Posted in Medical Malpractice on March 13, 2014
http://youtu.be/ITlIjj_X1B8 Ohio medical malpractice attorney Craig McLaughlin explains how he helped a client that was injured when a surgical team left a towel inside his body after he had an operation. Any time you go in for a medical treatment or surgery, you expect the doctor and hospital staff to be professional and fully...
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Did Your Doctor Lie in Your Medical Malpractice Case?
Posted in Medical Malpractice on March 3, 2014
http://youtu.be/UiJGDk1AhRE Ohio attorney David Elk recalls a case in which a woman developed breast cancer and the doctors failed to diagnose her in a timely fashion. And unfortunately, that’s not the worst part. We expect doctors and other healthcare professionals to have our best interest at heart and to be completely honest. Unfortunately, there...
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Black Box Warning for Testosterone Drugs
Posted in Medical Malpractice on February 25, 2014
As we previously reported, multiple studies revealed a link between the use of Low-T medications and the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack and death. Now, consumer watch group Public Citizen has petitioned the FDA to add a Boxed Warning to all testosterone medications and require manufacturers to inform patients about the increased...
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Nursing Home Found Negligent: Nurse did not perform CPR
Posted in Accident & Injury, Medical Malpractice on February 13, 2014
A Minnesota nursing home has been found negligent in the death of a resident who died when a nurse failed to administer CPR. According to a report issued by the Minnesota State Department of Health, the woman was admitted to the short-term rehabilitation unit of Oak Hills Living Center with the goal of returning...
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Hospital Chain’s Revenue Strategy Puts Patients at Risk
Posted in Medical Malpractice on January 30, 2014
Health Management Associates has been named in eight lawsuits alleging the for-profit hospital has been increasing revenue by admitting more patients—whether they needed inpatient care or not—resulting in unnecessary tests and other procedures. This bizarre quota system, with a goal of admitting at least half of all patients over 65 who visited the emergency...
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First Spine Surgeon Patient Awarded $1M, More Cases Pending
Posted in Medical Malpractice on January 15, 2014
A Hamilton County jury has awarded $1.04 million to Crystal Pierce, the patient of Dr. Atiq Durrani in the well-publicized medical malpractice trial of the Cincinnati spine surgeon. Hundreds of Durrani’s patients have also filed similar malpractice claims. The jury awarded the plaintiff $500,000 for pain and suffering, $40,000 for lost wages, and $500,000...
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What To Do If You Suspect Elder Abuse
Posted in Medical Malpractice on December 27, 2013
This time of year, many groups launch campaigns to encourage the public to visit nursing homes. We think it’s a great idea, but not just during the holidays. Nursing home residents benefit from regular visits all year long – and you may too. If you or a loved one has been a victim of...
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Mismanagement of Birth Leads to Cerebral Palsy
Posted in Medical Malpractice on December 26, 2013
Attorney Jay Kelley recalls one traumatic case in which twins were born to thrilled parents. One infant was born healthy, but the other suffers from a lifelong medical condition due to the negligence of hospital staff. For many, one of the happiest times in our adult lives is the day our child...
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Lack of Oxygen at Birth Caused by Human Error
Posted in Medical Malpractice on November 19, 2013
A 15-year Norwegian study published in a journal of the Nordic Federation of Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology indicates that human error is the most common cause of infant asphyxiation at birth. Birth asphyxia occurs when a baby doesn't receive enough oxygen before, during or immediately after birth. Without oxygen, cells cannot work properly....
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Hidden Truth Behind Hospital Death
Posted in Medical Malpractice on November 12, 2013
When we enter a hospital due to injury or illness, we look to the doctors and hospital staff to provide a certain level of care to help us feel better and get healthy again. Unfortunately, sometimes patients do not receive the care they deserve and when a hospital stay leads to further injury at...
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