We take for granted that our doctors have our best interests in mind and will adhere to the highest standards of care and professionalism when seeing our physical health. However, as several of our clients here at the Law Offices...
Medical Malpractice
Are Emergency Doctors Overlooking Suicide Risk in Patients?
Suicidal ideation in emergency department (ED) patients is common. More than four percent of all ED visits are related to psychiatric conditions, and three to eight percent of ED patients have suicidal ideation when screened. Approximately 420,000 individuals are treated...
Hypoglycemia and Medical Malpractice: What You Should Know?
Hypoglycemia, often called low blood sugar, is characterized by abnormally low glucose levels in the bloodstream. While manageable for many individuals, severe cases can lead to significant health complications and even medical emergencies. In some instances, hypoglycemia can result from...
Insulin Overdose and Medical Malpractice
An insulin overdose can cause severe health consequences, and when it occurs due to medical negligence, the legal implications can also be significant. Patients rely on healthcare professionals to administer insulin safely and accurately. However, mistakes can happen, leading to...
Can I Sue for Hypoglycemia Birth Injury Complications?
Hypoglycemia occurs when a person’s blood glucose levels fall below normal. If the glucose levels become dangerously low, it can cause various health complications, including reduced brain function. Several factors can increase the risk of hypoglycemia in a newborn baby,...
How Is Shoulder Dystocia Caused?
Shoulder dystocia is a complication that can occur during childbirth, presenting serious risks to the mother and the baby. It happens when the baby’s shoulders get stuck behind the mother’s pubic bone during delivery. Understanding the causes of shoulder dystocia...
Can You File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for Kernicterus?
Over half of all babies born in the United States have some degree of jaundice, which is a condition that occurs when there is a buildup of a chemical called bilirubin in the baby’s bloodstream. Common symptoms of jaundice include...
Can Bacterial Meningitis Be Caused by Medical Negligence?
Bacterial meningitis is a serious and dangerous infection and a medical emergency. Bacterial meningitis progresses quickly and requires immediate and appropriate treatment to prevent permanent injury or death. Negligent actions and dangerous mistakes by medical professionals causing bacterial meningitis are considered...
2023 Medical malpractice statistics
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical provider fails to provide the degree of care that another provider in the same circumstances with the same credentials would have, resulting in a patient injury. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), one...
Podiatry patient awarded $4M in med mal trial for nerve injury
In a recent medical malpractice case, a plaintiff was awarded a $4 million verdict against Village Podiatry Group LLC. This complex lawsuit came after a routine ankle surgery led to a debilitating condition called chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), allegedly...